Soaring
beyond
the
status quo.
SPIRE Education & Leadership partners with you to create bold solutions that transform student potential.
Soaring
beyond
the
status quo.
SPIRE Education & Leadership partners with you to create bold solutions that transform student potential.
We
We
reject the boundaries
reject the boundaries
that
that
We
reject the boundaries
that
zip code, income and circumstance
zip code, income and circumstance try to impose
zip code, income and circumstance
try to impose
and work to eliminate
and work to dismantle
try to impose
and work to dismantle
the barriers that limit
the barriers that limit
access,
access,
the barriers that limit
access,
expectation
expectation
and
and
opportunity.
opportunity.
expectation
and
opportunity.
About Tim
About Tim
The
The
Educational Leader
Educational Leader
on your side.
on your side.
The
Educational Leader
on your side.
Superintendent, State Education Official,
Non-Profit Leader, High School Principal, Teacher.
Superintendent, State Education Official,
Non-Profit Leader, High School Principal, Teacher.
During his more than three decades in education, Tim Matheney has led schools, districts and organizations to achieve outstanding results. As Superintendent of Schools in South Portland, Maine, he led the district's efforts in significantly reducing chronic student absenteeism and increasing SAT scores.
He delivered best-in-class professional development as the founding executive director of the Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders.
Tim also served as the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)'s Chief Intervention Officer, overseeing the improvement of 14 at-risk school districts with 135,000 students.
Tim was the NJDOE's first Director of Educator Evaluation where he led the implementation of the TEACH NJ Act, New Jersey's landmark tenure reform legislation.
From 2004-2012, Tim served as a principal of South Brunswick High School which, under his leadership, was designated a National School of Character and named as one of "America's Best High Schools" by Newsweek.
In 2017 he founded SPIRE Education and Leadership providing outstanding consulting services to schools, districts, and non-profit organizations.
Tim graduated from Princeton University cum laude and earned his graduate degree in educational administration and policy from the University of Michigan.
During his more than three decades in education, Tim Matheney has led schools, districts and organizations to achieve outstanding results. As Superintendent of Schools in South Portland, Maine, he led the district's efforts in significantly reducing chronic student absenteeism and increasing SAT scores.
He delivered best-in-class professional development as the founding executive director of the Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders.
Tim also served as the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)'s Chief Intervention Officer, overseeing the improvement of 14 at-risk school districts with 135,000 students.
Tim was the NJDOE's first Director of Educator Evaluation where he led the implementation of the TEACH NJ Act, New Jersey's landmark tenure reform legislation.
From 2004-2012, Tim served as a principal of South Brunswick High School which, under his leadership, was designated a National School of Character and named as one of "America's Best High Schools" by Newsweek.
In 2017 he founded SPIRE Education and Leadership providing outstanding consulting services to schools, districts, and non-profit organizations.
Tim graduated from Princeton University cum laude and earned his graduate degree in educational administration and policy from the University of Michigan.
During his more than three decades in education, Tim Matheney has led schools, districts and organizations to achieve outstanding results. As Superintendent of Schools in South Portland, Maine, he led the district's efforts in significantly reducing chronic student absenteeism and increasing SAT scores.
He delivered best-in-class professional development as the founding executive director of the Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders.
Tim also served as the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)'s Chief Intervention Officer, overseeing the improvement of 14 at-risk school districts with 135,000 students.
Tim was the NJDOE's first Director of Educator Evaluation where he led the implementation of the TEACH NJ Act, New Jersey's landmark tenure reform legislation.
From 2004-2012, Tim served as a principal of South Brunswick High School which, under his leadership, was designated a National School of Character and named as one of "America's Best High Schools" by Newsweek.
In 2017 he founded SPIRE Education and Leadership providing outstanding consulting services to schools, districts, and non-profit organizations.
Tim graduated from Princeton University cum laude and earned his graduate degree in educational administration and policy from the University of Michigan.
Our Services
Our Services
The
The
best
best
ways to
ways to
The
best
ways to
achieve
achieve
student success.
student success.
achieve
student success.
Smart, effective, and research-based approaches — helping your school or district become the best version of itself.
Smart, effective, and research-based approaches — helping your school or district become the best version of itself.
Accelerating
Accelerating
student
student
success
success
SPIRE's three-pronged approach — Securing Optimal Accelerated Results (SOAR) — strengthens cultures, identifies key areas for improvement and maximizes resource use to create rapid improvement in learner outcomes.
SPIRE's three-pronged approach — Securing Optimal Accelerated Results (SOAR) — strengthens cultures, identifies key areas for improvement and maximizes resource use to create rapid improvement in learner outcomes.
Results-oriented
Research-based
Effective use of resources
Meaningful outcomes
Step-by-step implementation
Results-oriented
Research-based
Effective use of resources
Meaningful outcomes
Step-by-step implementation
Developing
Developing
leaders
leaders
of excellence
of excellence
Developing
leaders
of Excellence
We work with you to design tailored professional learning that enhances the impact of school leaders.
We work with you to design tailored professional learning that enhances the impact of school leaders.
Leadership coaching
Personalized
Skill building
Measurable growth
Principal evaluation and support
AI productivity tools
Leadership coaching
Personalized
Skill building
Measurable growth
Principal evaluation and support
AI productivity tools
Building
Building
exemplary
exemplary
systems
systems
Building
exemplary
systems
We partner with you to identify key levers of growth and build improved systems to create long-lasting change and a measurable impact.
We partner with you to identify key levers of growth and build improved systems to create long-lasting change and a measurable impact.
Recruitment, hiring and induction
Data analysis
Adapting to AI
Educator evaluation and growth
Multi-tiered systems of support
Recruitment, hiring and induction
Data analysis
Adapting to AI
Educator evaluation and growth
Multi-tiered systems of support
Our Values
Our Values
Catalyzing
Catalyzing
change
change
that
that
Catalyzing
change
that
benefits
benefits
all.
all.
benefits
all.
Students at the Center
Your students are our top priority, and their success is how we measure progress.
Students at the Center
Your students are our top priority, and their success is how we measure progress
Leadership that Lasts
We invest in leaders who foster lasting, positive impacts on schools and students.
Leadership that Lasts
We invest in leaders who foster lasting, positive impacts on schools.
Leadership that Lasts
We invest in leaders who foster lasting, positive impacts on schools and students
Accelerated Results
We partner with you to bring focus and speed to the pursuiit of your goals.
Accelerated Results
We partner with you to bring focus and speed to the pursuiit of your goals.
Urgent Action
Because students depend on us, our collaboration with you results in thoughtful and urgent solutions.
Urgent Action
Because students depend on us, our collaboration with you results in thoughtful and urgent solutions.
Belonging and Dignity
SPIRE fosters belonging and dignity for all members of school communities.
Belonging and Dignity
SPIRE fosters belonging and dignity for all members of school communities.
Research-Informed
We identify solutions for you based on resarch and track records of success.
Research-Informed
We identify solutions for you based on resarch and track records of success.
FAQs
FAQs
Everything
Everything
you
you
Everything
you
need to
need to
know.
know.
need to
know.
How can SPIRE Education and Leadership support my school or district in transforming student potential?
SPIRE partners with schools and districts to expand and accelerate student success through our trademark approach, SOAR (Securing Optimal Accelerated Results). We work with leadership teams to diagnose barriers to learning, prioritize strategies that drive achievement, and build clear pathways for sustained improvement in student outcomes.
How can we be sure a partnership with SPIRE will produce durable results?
SPIRE’s founder, Tim Matheney, has spent his career designing and implementing change with lasting impact. He was the chief architect of New Jersey’s educator evaluation framework that has been in place since 2014. His book, Leadership that Lasts (2018), outlines seven approaches essential to deeply embedding change. Tim and the SPIRE team have a proven track record of building leadership capacity, systems, and practices so improvements persist beyond the engagement.
Does SPIRE draw on a team of educational experts when working with districts and schools?
Yes. In addition to Tim Matheney, SPIRE leverages a national network of highly experienced educators, and we partner with other consulting groups as needed to provide the capacity and expertise required to meet your goals.
What services does SPIRE provide?
We offer leadership coaching, strategic planning, instructional improvement, data-driven school improvement support, professional learning, and systems design. Services are tailored to local needs and scaled to district or school priorities.
How do we begin working with SPIRE and what should we expect next?
Contact us for an initial consultation to discuss goals and challenges. We’ll propose a targeted engagement that includes a needs assessment, prioritized action plan, measurable goals, and a timeline for implementation and progress reviews.
How can SPIRE Education and Leadership support my school or district in transforming student potential?
SPIRE partners with schools and districts to expand and accelerate student success through our trademark approach, SOAR (Securing Optimal Accelerated Results). We work with leadership teams to diagnose barriers to learning, prioritize strategies that drive achievement, and build clear pathways for sustained improvement in student outcomes.
How can we be sure a partnership with SPIRE will produce durable results?
SPIRE’s founder, Tim Matheney, has spent his career designing and implementing change with lasting impact. He was the chief architect of New Jersey’s educator evaluation framework that has been in place since 2014. His book, Leadership that Lasts (2018), outlines seven approaches essential to deeply embedding change. Tim and the SPIRE team have a proven track record of building leadership capacity, systems, and practices so improvements persist beyond the engagement.
Does SPIRE draw on a team of educational experts when working with districts and schools?
Yes. In addition to Tim Matheney, SPIRE leverages a national network of highly experienced educators, and we partner with other consulting groups as needed to provide the capacity and expertise required to meet your goals.
What services does SPIRE provide?
We offer leadership coaching, strategic planning, instructional improvement, data-driven school improvement support, professional learning, and systems design. Services are tailored to local needs and scaled to district or school priorities.
How do we begin working with SPIRE and what should we expect next?
Contact us for an initial consultation to discuss goals and challenges. We’ll propose a targeted engagement that includes a needs assessment, prioritized action plan, measurable goals, and a timeline for implementation and progress reviews.
Is your school
Is your school
or
Is your school
or
district
ready to
ready to
soar
soar
?
?
district
ready to
soar
?
or district
Let’s work together to transform student potential. Whether you’re ready to start or just have questions, we’re here to help.
Let’s work together to transform student potential. Whether you’re ready to start or just have questions, we’re here to help.
