About Us

Hi, I’m Paul! Nice to meet you.

I am passionate about getting schools to where they want to go. Out of my 40 years in school leadership, two lessons begin to rise above all others: First, make certain that when you leave any situation, it is better than when you entered into it. Secondly, in the words of Peter Drucker, the question isn’t will you be successful. The question is how many people can you help?

I started Better Schools to help faith-based schools position themselves to thrive in the future. Frequently, schools face uneven enrollment with new competitors arising yearly. Through our partnership, we will build a strong brand and strategic plan, create enrollment plans that build robust student populations, and instill tried and true methods of philanthropy that align with your school needs.

I have spent the past four decades in school leadership roles ranging from teacher to Head of School. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed tackling a range of initiatives—developing and executing multi-million dollar Capital Campaigns, growing Annual Funds to double and triple school income, and working with committees to put on million-dollar gala events. Through all of this, I learned the value of strategic planning and the importance of unity between the Head of School and the Board. I also learned that coming up with a clear why—mission, vision, and value statements—can transform the impact and reach of schools in their communities. Defining purpose can create a newfound unity.

My values align with yours. Our belief that Christian education has a strong role in shaping the future of our children is our driving motivation. I live with the Great Commandment and Commission as my daily guidance (Matthew 22:37-39). Through the work of Better Schools, we as brothers and sisters in Christ both better our school’s situations and assist children in becoming strong disciples.