About
An outside perspective, focused on the student in front of us.
Independent education consulting for families and schools who need a clear answer rather than another opinion.
Karen Duncan
Independent Education Consultant
PLACEHOLDER. This is where Karen’s story belongs: how she came into education, what she taught, where she has worked, and what led her to consulting independently.
PLACEHOLDER. A second paragraph covering credentials, degrees, certifications and the kinds of students and schools she has worked with. On a consultant’s site this section carries more weight than anything else, so it is worth writing properly.
Independent by design
No institution pays me to steer you anywhere. The recommendation follows the student.
Honest about fit
If I am not the right person for your situation, I will say so in the first conversation.
Plain language
Education is full of acronyms and jargon. You will get neither from me.
Professional standards
Accountable to more than my own judgement
Membership of these associations means adhering to their published standards of good practice for independent educational consultants, including how families are advised and how conflicts of interest are handled.
Free initial consultation
Start with a conversation
No commitment, and no obligation to continue. We work out whether I can help, and what the right next step is.