Vermont-Based · Serving Districts Nationwide
Trusted Vermont Educators
Summit Leadership Partners is led by veteran Vermont educators who have served as classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and building- and district-level leaders. We bring that first-hand perspective to every partnership, helping schools translate ambitious goals into everyday practice.
Stephanie Phillips
Founder
Summit Leadership Partners
Meet Our Founder
Vermont Roots. Nationwide Impact.
Summit Leadership Partners was founded on the belief that every school district — regardless of size or resources — deserves access to high-quality, research-backed improvement support. With deep roots in Vermont education and experience serving districts across the country, our founder brings a practitioner's perspective to every engagement.
From classroom teacher to district leader, the journey behind Summit Leadership Partners is one of relentless commitment to students, educators, and the communities they serve. The team brings a wealth of experience in PreK-12 education and are ready to support your needs.
Our Approach
Three Levers of Continuous Improvement
Lasting improvement rests on three connected levers — Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Coaching, and Instructional Leadership Teams — working together as a continuous loop that turns strategy into sustained daily practice.
- Leadership sets a clear, data-driven roadmap
- PLCs translate goals into daily instructional practice
- Coaches deliver responsive, job-embedded support
- Leadership teams sustain momentum and accountability
A Continuous Loop — Not a One-Time Event
Our three levers don't operate in isolation. They form a reinforcing cycle that keeps improvement alive long after our engagement ends.
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Instructional Leadership Teams
District and building leaders set a clear, data-driven roadmap aligned to student outcomes.
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Professional Learning Communities
Teacher teams translate leadership goals into daily instructional practice through structured collaboration.
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Instructional Coaching
Coaches deliver responsive, job-embedded support that closes the gap between professional learning and classroom reality.