Testimonial

5Rs Partnership Success Stories

Mr. Burns Jones, Head of School

Cathedral School for Boys, San Francisco, California, USA

“Dr Holmes’ extensive evaluation of our reputation and market analysis, community research and strategy development for our school in 2023/24 has been simply outstanding.”

Programme Manager

Dilworth School, Auckland, New Zealand

“I found Dr Stephen Holmes to be acutely aware of the dynamics within NZ independent schools. That he was able to illustrate commonalities and differences with independent schools in other parts of the world was valuable. Dr Holmes’ depth of understanding of the educational context made for a very relevant workshop.”

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Sacred Heart College, Perth, Australia

“Thank you for your very informative and thought-provoking presentation, delivered in a very professional manner.”

Director of Strategic Projects & EdLeaders

St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Australia

“I really enjoy Stephen’s presentation this morning, best of the conference.”

Marcy Cathey, Head of School

The Doane Stuart School, Rensselaer, New York, USA

“Throughout my career as an educator and Head of School, I have participated in countless workshops, but Dr Holmes presentation on how schools can deliberately enhance their reputation, and drive enrollment stood out as particularly compelling and thought-provoking. We sought his guidance to help rejuvenate our reputation and redefine our strategic plan and future positioning. His methodical and thorough approach using a seven-step process yielded results that were both insightful and actionable. The Board, faculty, and I were deeply impressed by his work, and I am sincerely grateful for the significant and lasting impact he has had on our school.”

Dr Lauren Lek

Head of School, Academy of Our Lady of Peace; Board of Director, International Coalition of Girls Schools ICGS, San Diego, California, USA

“Dr. Stephen Holmes provided the Academy of Our Lady of Peace with an invaluable reputation analysis that was both comprehensive and actionable. After working with separate consultants, Dr. Holmes’ strategic insights finally provided us the clarity and direction needed to bridge the gap between our internal strengths and constituents perceptions. His expertise not only validated our mission but also equipped us with tangible steps to further strengthen our reputation. We are deeply grateful for his partnership and the lasting impact of his work.”