Meet the 2025-26 Chief Academic Officer Cohort!
We’re thrilled to introduce our newest Chief Academic Officer Cohort class! This exceptional group of academic leaders from high-performing charter networks across the country will spend the year collaborating, problem-solving, and pushing each other’s practice. Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and collective impact as we get to know each outstanding member of our…
Re-Introducing the Hendy Instructional Excellence Rubric: A Renewed Vision for Teaching Excellence
The Hendy Instructional Excellence Rubric has been a cornerstone of our work at Hendy Avenue Consulting, designed to help educators create equitable and high-impact learning environments. We’re re-introducing it with a renewed focus on its core purpose: to be a practical, actionable roadmap for teachers and school leaders. Why This Rubric Matters The Hendy Rubric…
Erica Murphy Celebrates 5 Years with Hendy Avenue Consulting!
In August, the Hendy team celebrated Erica Murphy for her 5 years of service to our team and the clients we serve. We think Erica is the best, but don’t take our word for it – here’s what a few partners had to share with Erica: Thank you for everything you have done to support…
Announcing the 25-26 DEEL Cohort!
Last fall, Hendy launched the District Educator Effectiveness Leader (DEEL Cohort) – an opportunity for senior-level leaders in large public school districts responsible for employee effectiveness initiatives. The cohort was so successful that we are launching for the second year this September! The DEEL builds on Hendy’s success at facilitating cohorts for charter-network leaders, and…
Get to know Erica Murphy!
Erica with her daughters Hadley, Maggie and Tessa, and her husband Tim. Get to know our team! This month, Jess will be sharing an interview with each of the Hendy team members to help you get to know us better. Click here to read her interview with Jeremy Abarno, and here to read her interview…
Get to know Rachel Modica-Russell!
Rachel with daughter Simone, son Quincy, and wife Alice! Get to know our team! This month, Jess will be sharing an interview with each of the Hendy team members to help you get to know us better. Click here to read Jess’s interview with Jeremy Abarno. Next up, our newest team member Rachel Modica-Russell! Rachel…
Get to know Jeremy Abarno!
Jeremy with his sweet family: Marlon, Lucia, Eve, and Vivian Anyone who has worked with Hendy knows how fantastic our team is. This month, Jess will be sharing an interview each each of the Hendy team members to help you get to know us better. First up, Jeremy Abarno! Jeremy joined Hendy in 2019 and…
Get to know Hendy’s new President – Jess Wilson!
Earlier in April, we announced that Jessica Wilson is taking over as Hendy’s President. Sarah and Jess sat down (thanks to zoom) to talk about Jess’s experiences and excitement about the transition. Read below to get to know more about Jess! And read her first team spotlight here. Congratulations on your new role leading Hendy!…
Announcing an Exciting Leadership Transition at Hendy Avenue Consulting!
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We have exciting news to share: Sarah is passing the baton and the wonderful Jessica Wilson has been named the new President of Hendy Avenue Consulting! Jessica Wilson has been a cornerstone of the Hendy Avenue Consulting team since 2017, bringing unparalleled expertise, dedication, and vision to our work. Jess is an experienced consultant,…
The CAO Cohort: Where Vision Meets Action
In education leadership, the role of Chief Academic Officer stands at a critical intersection: where strategic vision meets daily implementation, where data meets human experience, and where individual school success connects to systemic change. Yet too often, CAOs navigate these challenges in isolation. A Different Kind of Professional Community The CAO Cohort breaks this isolation…