It was once considered a radical notion: good thinking is a learned skill anyone can master - not an innate ability reserved for the lucky few. Sixty years later, it’s become standard practice for tens of millions of employees and managers. Ben Tregoe and Chuck Kepner started a thinking revolution based on these same beliefs. Kepner-Tregoe processes have improved thinking and operational effectiveness for organizations and governments around the world. TregoED brings these same approaches to schools and school districts.
Our History & Mission
Technology assists us in increasingly significant ways. But it has yet to replace the need for excellence in human thought and action. Our founder, Ben Tregoe, used to say, “The computer on our shoulders is the most important computer we will ever have.” Why then, don’t we invest more in this computer – the one we are born with? We leave our most precious natural resource under-utilized and undeveloped.
Since 1993, TregoED has helped education leaders achieve strategic, operational, and classroom goals. Leaders use our proven processes to solve tough problems and make critical decisions. And because success requires effective collaboration, these systematic approaches help stakeholders work together in achieving high-quality outcomes.
Sure, there are consultants and experts who will show up and tell you what to do. But once they leave, what have they left behind? We are committed to the lasting, permanent change that is possible when you build capacity or “teach a man to fish.”
Common sense need not be uncommon. People can consistently make effective judgments given the right skills and support. Our workshops and consulting build the capacity of your most precious resource – your people. We help people use data more adeptly, collaborate more successfully, and develop lasting and effective solutions to critical problems. Building the problem-solving and decision-making capacity of your leaders is renewable energy at its finest. Call us to find out what is possible!
Our flagship workshop, Strategic Tools for Excellent Problem Solving 1: Build Skills (S.T.E.P.S.), helps education leaders build essential skills in collaborative problem solving and decision making. Participants learn practical, systematic methodologies to effectively resolve a school or district’s toughest issues.
Successfully navigating the demands of today’s special education environment requires educators to have diverse skill sets for the job. Procedural knowledge alone is not sufficient. Individuals who provide, lead, or manage the provision of special education services require a high level of collaborative problem-solving skills. TregoED process provide a framework that can help leaders navigate high-conflict and emotionally-laden issues with transparency and confidence.
Approach the toughest problems with confidence! TregoED consultants provide impartial facilitation while helping you resolve issues with effective, enduring solutions.
Using our systematic Problem Analysis tool can help you understand and address student achievement issues, resolve discipline problems, and diffuse emotions on controversial issues involving special education, safety, school violence, etc. using your school data.
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Kathy oversees all aspects of TregoED strategy and operations. She works throughout the U.S. and Canada with districts and education leaders helping them address and resolve complex issues. Prior to joining TregoED, Kathy served as district senior director, middle school principal, and teacher with Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Florida, her M.Ed. degree from Rollins College and her Ed.D. degree from the University of Central Florida.
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Carol works from our HQ in Princeton, NJ and supports all aspects of TregoED. Prior to joining TregoED, Carol was a senior coordinator with Kepner-Tregoe, Inc., an international management consulting firm. She held a variety of positions in desktop publishing, production, management and administration.
Cynthia Richetti, Director of Operations/Administration & Product Development
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Cynthia has been with TregoED since its inception and has served in several capacities, including: consulting and delivery, management, and product development. She is co-author with Ben Tregoe of Analytic Processes for School Leaders (ASCD, 2001) and has co-authored several articles. Prior to joining TregoED, she was a consultant with Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. Cynthia holds a B.A. degree from Colgate University and a M.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Patricia’s focus is on developing client relationships and providing delivery and account management services. She also assists in securing funding. Prior to joining TregoED, Patricia was a partner and senior consultant with Kepner-Tregoe Inc. Patricia designed and facilitated engagements in a variety of areas including: strategy formulation and implementation, skill development, team building, and productivity improvement.
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Alicia brings a wealth of education experience to our team. She has 30+ years of experience working with and on behalf of individuals who have disabilities. Prior to joining TregoED, she served as a highly-respected leader in Exceptional Education in several districts, most recently as the Senior Executive Director of the Exceptional Children Program and System of Care in Chapel Hill, NC. Alicia holds a Ph.D. in Specialized Education Services. Alicia works with TregoED partners to develop client relationships, deliver services, and maximize results using process.
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Sandra manages the design and delivery of our technology, communications, professional development and marketing-related products. Prior to joining TregoED, Sandra taught for 33 years in the New Jersey public schools. Former recipient of NJ Middle Level Educator of the Year and J. Thomas Kane Presidential Award for enhancing Middle Level Education in NJ, she is currently serving on the Executive Board of the NJ Association for Middle Level Education. She received her B.A., Masters, and Supervisory Certification from Rutgers University.