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FC Hurdle Consulting
At FC Hurdle Consulting, we serve as partners to educational leaders, collaborating to develop and implement effective school improvement strategies.
Our mission is to enhance educational leaders through strategic approaches that drive school improvement.
Core Values
Hope
Cultivating Strength and Purpose.
Overcome
Demonstrating Courage and Clarity.
Thrive
Embracing Growth and Vision.
Our Services
Over 30+ Successful Years of Experience
Our tailored solutions in Educational Leadership equip school leaders with the tools and strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and sustain continuous improvement.
From executive-level principalship consultations to comprehensive Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Literacy, we support schools in expanding beyond compliance-driven models to frameworks that foster organizational learning. Our expertise includes culturally responsive practices, family engagement, school culture assessments, and needs assessments, empowering leaders with actionable strategies to drive meaningful improvement. Additionally, we design and facilitate PreK-8 mathematics/ STEAM institutes that center on culturally responsive teaching, further equipping educators to create impactful and equitable learning environments.
We Engage
- State-Level and Regional Educational Agencies
- Public Schools (PreK-12)
- Private Schools
- Charter Programs
- Religious Schools
Clients & Partners
Colors of the Northwest
FCH leads educational initiatives across the Northwest, building on the rich historical legacy of diverse communities. Rooted in family migration narratives—particularly those from the Jim Crow South to Vanport, Oregon, and the Tri-Cities, Washington—we recognize the impact of school cultures on educational outcomes. Partnering with principals, FCH enhances improvement strategies through a culturally responsive lens, strengthening systems and practices to better support students who are facing ongoing educational disenfranchisement.
Enjoy Our Blog
Microaggressions: Ouch!
FC Hurdle Consulting (FCH) was invited to facilitate a professional development session on microaggressions with a group of educators. We experienced a variety of responses from some participants really leaning into the conversation, some questioning, and others wanting to detour to other topics. We know when discussing cultural awareness it
Is Playing it Safe Always the Best Choice?
“…in a multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 24:6 This message is for consultants, mentors, and colleagues who are working with school leaders who struggle to listen to suggestions. In your role, you can be an essential part of providing opportunities for the leader to be guided towards safety.
Learning Inside and Outside the Fishbowl
When considering the concept of the “fishbowl,” it becomes apparent that it can manifest in more authentic ways than the traditional protocol suggests. The fishbowl protocol I have in mind involves a technique that encourages active participation and dialogue among students or participants. It entails forming a small group or