Industry
Education, Private Schools
Our Role
- Faculty & Staff Training on Process Improvement
- Development of Problem-Solving Frameworks
- Application of Root Cause Analysis & Countermeasure Tools
- Coaching on Culture Change & Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Integration of Operational and Academic Improvement Strategies
Situation
Aquinas Academy, a K-12 independent Catholic school, was committed to excellence in both academics and operations. As part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and school culture, administrators recognized the need to introduce continuous improvement practices among faculty and staff. The school aimed to empower team members to identify challenges, solve problems collaboratively, and sustain a culture of growth—without overwhelming busy educators. The Hill Group was engaged to lead training that would equip staff with tools for thoughtful change.
Solution
The Hill Group designed and delivered a customized training series to bring continuous improvement to life in an educational setting:
- Facilitated hands-on workshops for faculty and staff introducing core improvement principles
- Provided simple, adaptable tools for root cause analysis and countermeasure planning
- Guided teams in applying frameworks to real challenges in instruction and operations
- Integrated leadership coaching on culture change and team engagement
- Emphasized sustainability and shared accountability in improvement efforts
- Offered practical, education-specific strategies to build momentum and reduce resistance
Results
- Improved staff confidence in identifying and addressing operational and instructional challenges
- Strengthened problem-solving culture grounded in collaboration and data
- Introduced frameworks that became part of schoolwide planning and decision-making
- Boosted staff engagement and ownership of school improvement goals
- Positioned Aquinas to build on its academic strengths with organizational excellence
- Supported leadership in modeling and reinforcing continuous improvement values
Behind the Scenes
This engagement made continuous improvement accessible and actionable. The Hill Group helped Aquinas Academy bridge strategy and practice—embedding improvement thinking into everyday operations. The result: a more agile, empowered school community ready to learn, lead, and grow together.