Services in Educational Consulting
As educational consultants, Susan Skelton and Deborah Thomason have extensive personal knowledge of specialized schools and programs. They travel the country regularly visiting therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers and wilderness programs. They continuously meet with Admissions Directors, Academic Deans, Clinical Directors and staff, as well as tour campuses and explore the school's living environments.
Over 25 years experience
Susan and Deborah have 25 years of combined professional experience as educational consultants. They are members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the professional association of full-time experienced educational consultants. Susan and Deborah both have parented children who struggled as teenagers and were placed in residential programs.
Understanding of Academic and Clinical Issues
Deborah worked as a private school administrator for several years and has held a number of positions including Director of Admissions. Her bachelor's degree is in Psychology. Deborah has been certified as a Parent Coach to mentor parents of troubled teens.
Susan has a Masters of Arts degree in Family and Child Counseling.
We frequently utilize the services of a licensed clinical psychologist who performs a battery of intellectual, academic, emotional and personality tests for our clients in order to attain a thorough assessment. Click to access Dr. O'Keefe's web site.
Reputation
Susan Skelton and Deborah Thomason are known for their insight, patience, compassion, and above all, their personal commitment to the families they serve. They work with other professionals who take pride in their vocations, practice confidentiality, and conduct business with the utmost integrity. Susan Skelton and Deborah Thomason are not affiliated with any school or program. The needs of the child and the family are always the most important consideration.
