General Consulting

We have experience in working with individual families who are seeking school placement or educational advice for children of all ages. Whether your child is in preschool or high school, you can talk with us about what’s on your mind. We can help steer you in the right direction and ease your mind. Areas of expertise include:
  • Gifted and talented education
  • Special needs
  • Preschool/elementary school placements
  • Summer camp recommendations
  • Internship advice
  • Extracurricular/after-school programming
  • Testing and evaluation referrals
  • Start-up school consulting
  • Parent and school relations
  • Parent coaching
  • Relocation services
  • ​Transition to and from overseas schools/ex-patriot services
  • Financial aid, scholarships and grants advice​
“We knew our son was intellectually and socially ready for kindergarten even though he was technically too young. The school district amassed a team to hear us plead our case. Feeling overwhelmed, we went to Jo for help. We stood no chance of success without her experience as a skilled educator and intimate knowledge of school administration. She knew the roles of each person and the technical arguments they’d use to deny his advancement. We entered the meeting confidently, followed the plan she laid out, and our son advanced into kindergarten a week later.”
                                                           -Philip S., San Rafael, CA

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" Our son was not performing to his true academic and athletic potential in public high school. Jo worked with our whole family, got to know our son's strengths, and advised us on appropriate boarding school programs. He is now thriving in a rigorous yet supportive east-coast prep school environment. Jo was especially helpful supporting us and our son in the writing process as we put together our applications. We are grateful for her patience and expertise in the field, and would recommend her services to other families."
                                         -M-J and Garey, Redwood City, CA
“I've worked with Jo over the years and highly recommend her services. Her in-depth knowledge of local schools, combined with her dedication to the 'whole child' ensures that you will find the school or college that best fits your child's needs.”
                          -Jennifer Tsay, CEO and Academic Director
                            Omega Teaching 
Please contact us directly if you have questions about your child’s educational pathway. We are here to help!