What schools say about us!
I have been so thankful for the work of Administrator Assistance in Logansport. Over the past 8 years we have utilized their services for a variety of different initiatives. Each time we have been extremely pleased with the work and outcome, but most importantly the different people that we have worked with have been very knowledgeable, flexible, understanding and thorough. I know that when I need to problem solve or gain an outside perspective, I can count them to provide the assistance that will help Logansport move forward!
Sept. 25,2019 —Michele Starkey, Superintendent, Logansport Community School Corporation
Like many schools today, we are forced to do more with less. Not only is our budget tight, but also our staffing. Finding time and resources to give professional development the commitment necessary has been a struggle for North Judson-San Pierre. Administrator Assistance has been instrumental in assisting us with our curriculum analysis and professional development planning. AA’s team works with us to create PD sessions that fit our needs, climate, culture and personality. Because AA’s philosophy is grounded in best practice and reality, there has not been a cookie cutter approach taken in helping us with our PD. Our admin team works collaboratively with AA’s consultants to develop, plan, and implement meaningful PD sessions that fit our corporation and student needs. NJ-SP considers Administrator Assistance a colleague and a friend. We are better at our work, thanks to AA.
Sept. 25, 2019 — Annette Zupin, Superintendent, North Judson-San Pierre
Our corporation was extremely pleased with the services we contracted in finding an interim superintendent, searching for and hiring a new superintendent, and the follow-up consulting. Given the pandemic crisis and the unknowns that it caused for schools, it was reassuring to have an experienced administrator guide us through those challenges and tough decisions. As a board, the search structure provided by Administrator Assistance helped us identify priorities and arrive at a consensus in our selection. The investment was well worth it in terms of continuity, community relations, and board functioning. I would recommend them highly in navigating any transition points your corporation may be facing.
March 01, 2021 —Jennifer W. Barce, Ph.D., Board President, Benton Community School Corporation
Clinton Central School Corporation contracted with Administrator Assistance to conduct an in-depth financial analysis that covered the last 5 years. With 4 new school board members, the in-depth analysis provided them a very clear picture of where the finances were 5 years ago and helped the entire school board strategically plan for the future. Gib’s presentation was clear, concise, and the new board members felt the information was very useful. I would highly recommend Administrator Assistance if you are looking for an in-depth financial analysis for your corporation.
March 2021 — Al Remaly, Superintendent,Clinton Central School Corporation
South Central Community School Corporation partnered with Administrator Assistance to provide our school corporation with the Independent Financial Snapshot in the spring of 2021. For some time, we have been communicating to our Board and public that we continue to have expenditures outpacing our revenue. Administrator Assistance provided an easy-to-understand report that our Board and community could understand. Dr. Crimmins attended our Board meeting to present the finalized report and answer detailed questions that the Board had. Administrator Assistance confirmed what we knew at South Central, but Dr. Crimmins also provided a few suggestions that we might want to consider moving forward. I would recommend the financial snapshot to other school leaders who are interested in presenting simplified financial information to their Board or community from a third-party perspective. Administrator Assistance employs a variety of school leaders whose expertise can be trusted upon to present a quality product. I would recommend them to other school leaders and plan to utilize their services again as the need arises.
May 11, 2021 —Dr. Theodore Stevens, Supt., South Central Community School Corp.
To whom it may concern regarding Administrator Assistance - (AA);
The West Lafayette Community School Corporation hired AA as its search firm in June 2021 to secure a capable replacement for Dr. Rocky Killion. After Steve Wittenauer walked us through the introductory search parameters and the necessary process, we worked closely with Gib Crimmins and Tom Austin.
Crimmins and Austin simplified our Board’s search with excellent documentation and a plan for the entire process. They played an essential role in securing more than enough strong candidates but also allowed us to use AA’s numerous contacts to provide professional feedback and guidance through the entire process. They provided us with a road map with professional but straightforward materials to move forward.
However, one of their most important attributes, was AA's ability to be flexible with the desires of the Board. This became important when we decided to interview more second-round candidates than was the norm. AA supported and assisted us in conducting a third round of interviews when the Board deemed it necessary.
Our Board also was not in lock-step with one another for a variety of reasons, making the search difficult at times. Yet, Crimmins and Austin maintained a reasoned, sensible, professional approach throughout, that allowed us to secure an excellent superintendent.
Simply put, AA did what they said they were going to do 100 percent of the time.
I was appreciative of the opportunity to work with AA, and look forward to the remaining months of our in-boarding service to complete our working arrangement.
February 18, 2022 Alan Karpick
West Lafayette Board of School Trustees
Board President, 2011-2021
The support of Administrator Assistance was invaluable as the district evaluated the current and future needs in establishing goals that would position the schools for growth. For several decades the community had discussed reconfiguration of the elementary buildings into grade level centers to better serve students. With the help of consultants, evaluation occurred through the use of focus groups, surveys, research, and peer-guidance, allowing the district to successfully open the 2022-23 school year under the new configuration.
August 08, 2022 Dr. Daniel L. Roach, Retired Superintendent Washington Community Schools 301 E South Street Washington, IN 47501
The Hamilton Southeastern Board of School Trustees engaged Administrator Assistance LLC in the fall of 2023 to lead our search for a superintendent for our district. Steve Wittenauer and his team were highly professional and provided a solid, unbiased search. They worked with us to understand the needs of our district, engaged key community stakeholders, provided internal administrative support for central office leaders, and extended solid counsel to the board throughout. We are thrilled with the outcome, culminating in a 7-0 board vote in support of our new superintendent.
March 12, 2024 Dawn Lang, 2023 President, Hamilton Southeastern Board of School Trustees
Working with Administrator Assistance to identify our new superintendent was a very positive experience. Dawn Puckett and Betsy Biederstedt were key in identifying qualified candidates and kept our process moving along efficiently. They understood the needs of our district and were invaluable in helping us navigate what could have been a long and complicated task. I am grateful for Administrator Assistance's expertise. They were accommodating and pleasant to work with, and all board members finished the process with a positive feeling.
March 14, 2024 Juanita Albright President, School Board of Trustees Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Administrator Assistance has been instrumental in helping us weather staffing changes in our schools, providing experienced education professionals who often went above and beyond our agreement. “Witt” and his team understand the challenge of finding qualified people who can hit the ground running and keep a school moving forward. I am grateful for their services and will use them again, when needed.
March 14, 2024 Dr. LeeAnn Kwiatkowski Director of Public Education/CEO Muncie Community Schools