A four-generation family legacy in education, beginning with a one-room Michigan schoolhouse in 1902, shapes everything JAG Consulting Services does today.
Founded by Dr. Jeannie A. Gudith, a former private school owner, JAG works with a select group of private school leaders worldwide on accreditation, growth strategy, and confidential school sales, bringing the perspective of someone who has built schools, not just advised them.
A Boutique Consulting Firm Dedicated to
Helping Private Schools
From Preschools to Colleges
JAG supports private schools, from preschool through college level, with development, operations, and legacy transitions. We walk alongside school leaders through growth, change, and strategic decisions, bringing top-tier consulting rigor built specifically for education.
We specialize in Guiding you to meet your private school goals more efficiently + effectively.
True operational excellence happens only when they work as one system.
- Accreditation Guidance: Navigating the accreditation process
- Enrollment & Growth Strategy: Practical, proven strategies
- Operational & Compliance Strategy: FERPA, SEVIS/SEVP, CCPA/CPRA
- School Startup Support: For founders launching a new private school
- Confidential School Sales & Acquisitions: Discreet, expert guidance
- AI Readiness & Technology Advisory: Evaluate and adopt AI tools
Strategic Advisory for Private Education.
Helping Your School Thrive
years of changing lives
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Proven strategies that preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and vocational schools need to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Education Numbers that matter
Some of the schools we have helped
JAG Consulting brings decades of hands-on private school experience in founding schools, leading them, and managing their day-to-day operations directly to your school's specific needs.
That experience, built through creating and strengthening specialized schools of every kind, is what translates into results for our clients.
A consulting firm dedicated to the success of private schools around the globe.
About JAG Constulting
Serving the educational Field since 1902
– Dr. Jeannie A. Gudith
When you align leadership, compliance, and planning now, you sustain growth and avoid costly problems later.
Whether you're a school owner ready to sell and protect your legacy, or a buyer seeking the right institution to acquire, JAG Consulting provides discreet, expert guidance through every stage of the process, from valuation and buyer qualification to due diligence and closing.
Led by Dr. Jeannie A. Gudith, a former private school owner herself, we've facilitated millions in successful transactions while keeping confidentiality and legacy protection at the center of every deal.
Interested in buying or selling a private school?
Experts in Private Schools
our clients are raving about us
— Jim Gillen, Founder, Aquinas International Academy (AIA)
It was my great privilege and pleasure to work with JAG Education consulting services in the recent sale of my school, Aquinas International Academy. From start to finish they were the epitome of professionalism and attention to detail. I have no hesitation in recommending JAG Consulting unreservedly and I would be happy to speak to anyone considering using their services, so satisfied am I with the outcome of our collaboration.
— Deborah Posner, Ed.D., MBA, Executive Vice President Cyber Tech High School
Jeannie was very patient, thorough, and prompt in providing us with all of the answers and resources we needed to prepare for our school’s launch. Thank you!
— Wayne Gan,
Board of Directors Oak Crest Academy
"Ms. Gudith and I have been working together to build an international school in Korea. She has been an integral component of this extensive project. Ms. Gudith has brought immeasurable insight and guidance to our team. I would highly recommend her services."
Dhe Hyun You, CEO
Dove Crest International
"As a consultant and board member for our schools, she advises us on many aspects of various projects and then manages the projects from ideation through execution. Ms. Gudith builds strong relationships and ensures successful project outcomes."
— Dr. Stephanie Freeman
I highly recommend JAG. When I partner with a business, I value great customer service; efficiency, expertise, and a measurable ROI. I get all of that and a friendly staff with JAG. JAG takes the time to make sure that my expectations are met. If you have a school--whatever level--JAG has a solution for you!
— Brandi Simison
JAG Consulting was invaluable in shaping our 5-year plan. They provided excellent insight into the big picture and clear guidance on how to move forward with the school’s future.
— Andreas Marinopoulos, Co-Founder, Brilliant Microschool
JAG and Jeannie specifically was a great resource for us during our accreditation process and was instrumental in our success.
— Ash Archambau
Founder Healthy Mind Healthy Body
Dr. Gudith is always looking to make every aspect of her client's schools better. She never gives up and always offers time and energy to those around her to see that everyone succeeds.
— Samuel D. Gough, School Founder & Chief School Administrator
SALA (Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy) unequivocally recommends JAG Consulting Services to support any school in its evolution, refinement, growth, and overarching strategic impact. The professionals at JAG are consummate professionals who care deeply about young people, their learner experience, and advocating for high-quality scholastic institutions. We count JAG as integral members of our district's PLC and our most trusted professional advisors.
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Align leadership, compliance, and planning now to sustain growth and avoid costly problems later.
Frequently asked questions
We support private and independent schools worldwide, including preschools, K–12, higher education, trade schools, and specialty programs. Every engagement is custom-designed around your institution's structure and goals.
We're a boutique firm built exclusively to support private schools. Our engagements are open-ended and adapt monthly to what your school actually needs — never a rigid, pre-set scope. You get Dr. Gudith's direct expertise and hands-on support, grounded in real operational experience, not theory.
JAG has partnered with and supported 100+ schools globally, building on a legacy in private education dating back to 1902 and 8 years of dedicated consulting work under Dr. Gudith's leadership.
Not at all. We support schools at every stage of their journey, from those navigating a turnaround to those pursuing expansion, acquisition, or long-term legacy growth.
Early expert consulting can save time, money, and risk.
From founding to accreditation to growth, and even a future sale, JAG helps you build the systems your school needs at every stage.
Every Successful School Runs on the Right Structures
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