Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“I first met Andy virtually during the AISH New and Aspiring Heads Institute when it could not run in person due to the pandemic. The institute was so jam packed with information and guest speakers, but Andy was especially inspiring and encouraging in his facilitation of conversations with all of us aspiring leaders. Unexpectedly, I became an Interim Head of School immediately after the Institute and I asked Andy to be my mentor and coach. I always looked forward to our weekly coaching sessions, having an outside empathetic ear with so much experience off of whom to be able to bounce ideas and share stories, especially when confronted with difficult situations. Andy was invaluable help to me over the entire course of my headship and I am truly grateful for his guidance and friendship over the years!”
— Dr Grace ChengDodge, Dodge Consultants (Former Head of Taipei American School)
“I have had the privilege of working with Dr Andy Page-Smith, in his capacity as coach and Board consultant, for the past six years and across two different schools. I can confidently say that his expertise is outstanding. Andy's extensive experience and deep knowledge shine through, making our regular meetings something I eagerly anticipate and always find beneficial. What sets Andy apart is his strongly collaborative and authentic approach. He has a remarkable ability to connect with people, fostering an environment of trust and open communication. Our Board members are extremely enthusiastic about working with Andy, consistently impressed by his efficacy, clarity, and engaging facilitation skills.”
— Rachel Caldwell, School Director, The American International School of Bucharest.
“Andy’s leadership, expert advice and passion were invaluable to helping our Board and Executive Leadership team develop a new and innovative Purpose and set of Commitments that was uniquely tailored to our international school community. Through this effort together, Andy has formed a relationship with us that has now included the development and implementation of a new Strategic Plan and Governance procedures and processes which has helped us grow enrolments by 30% over the past several years.”
— Christopher Taylor, Board Chairperson, International School of Western Australia
“Andy's wise counsel has enabled me to view my own leadership through a different perspective! His support and guidance have been invaluable in ensuring that we keep moving forward as a school in realising our mission and vision.
Andy's role in training new and existing board members has been instrumental in ensuring that Lincoln Community School's board operates professionally and in accordance with best governance practices.
Andy's and Fran’s guidance in helping Lincoln Community School redesign their school policies and procedures has been hugely supportive. It has set us up for success as a board and leadership team.”
— Lesley Tait, Head of School, Lincoln Community School, Ghana
“Andy has been my coach for the past three years and has supported my professional growth while helping me navigate complex and challenging situations. Our bi-weekly conversations cover a wide range of topics ranging from day-to-day operations, dissecting a challenging issue, and long-term planning to personal leadership growth. His support has been instrumental in my success as an educational leader.”
— Dr. David Lovelin, Assistant Head of School, Jakarta Intercultural School, Indonesia
“In 2016, the Luanda International School Board of Directors sought to enhance governance and leadership development. They partnered with Dr. Andy Page-Smith and The Educational Consortium.
Dr. Page-Smith provided invaluable support through leadership workshops, strategic plan development, contractual guidance, and coaching for the new School Director. The initial year's success led the Board to extend their partnership with Dr. Page-Smith.
We are proud to have Dr. Andy Page-Smith as a trusted advisor (thought partner) who continues to contribute to LIS's ongoing success.”
— Dylan Hughes, Former School Director,August 2015 - July 2024
“Andy is a one-of-a-kind coach. He is able to thoughtfully listen and share purposeful feedback that reflects both his expertise and empathy.
He balances honesty and humility, humor and straight-forwardness, and perspective and kindness.
I appreciate his directness, reflect on his insightfulness, and am drawn to his care for me. I've developed as both a person and leader with Andy on my side.”