Amanda M

Lead Consultant

Dec 2025 - Present • 5 mos

At Insite Education Services, I partner with schools of all shapes and sizes across the country to strengthen and support systems that keep them running smoothly. Whether it's accreditation, compliance, enrollment experience, or beyond, my strength lies in breaking complex, often time-consuming, processes into manageable systems. At the end of the day, my goal is to lighten the load of school leaders so they have more space to focus on their teams and students.

Director of Research, Accountability, and Student Systems

Jul 2014 - Nov 2025 • 11 yrs 4 mos

At the Orlando Science School System, I oversaw system-wide accreditation, accountability, state reporting, data integrity, enrollment operations, and strategic planning across six campuses. Key Contributions: Accreditation & Accountability - Led Cognia accreditation and STEM Certification cycles; built evidence trackers, narratives, and compliance structures. -Owned system-wide state reporting/FTE processes, ensuring accurate submissions, audit readiness, and maximum funding. -Designed compliance checklists, website audit protocols, and annual accountability frameworks used across all campuses. -Guided Character.org School of Character application process, supporting data collection and narrative development. Systems & Process Development -Centralized operations by designing SharePoint/OneDrive platforms for consistent access to policies, procedures, and data. -Created system-wide tools including: Enrollment Policy Manual, Accreditation Evidence Tracker, KnowledgeBase site, annual Data Tracker, and Comprehensive Enrollment Report. -Developed a student scheduling file aligned to LMS imports, cutting errors and reducing custom reporting time in half. Enrollment & Team Leadership -Achieved 99% enrollment targets each survey period and forecasted summer enrollment to reduce strain from late-year withdrawals. -Led and trained six registrars, standardizing enrollment workflows, file management, and enrollment experience practices. -Increased team capacity by strategically offboarding responsibilities and assigning domain leadership across the registrar team.

Accreditation, Licensing, and Compliance

Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 • 1 yr 7 mos

F.I.R.S.T. Institute key contributions: -Submitted all annual licensing and accreditation reports to the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), ensuring full compliance with state and accreditor requirements. -Conducted comprehensive internal audits across Admissions/Marketing, Career Development, Education, Financial Aid, Personnel, and Student Records, identifying risks, documenting corrective actions, and strengthening operational consistency. -Oversaw the Career Development department, including curriculum updates, student progress tracking, and placement reporting to meet state and accreditation expectations. -Created, revised, and quality-checked institutional documents - including training manuals, policies, procedures, and operational forms - to support accuracy, clarity, and compliance across departments. -Supported front-of-house operations by managing reception workflows, ensuring professional communication, and maintaining a smooth experience for students, staff, and visitors.