What Sets Us Apart:

We are a specialized search and consulting firm that focuses on the Educational Leadership, Technology and Publishing Markets. Many years of senior leadership success with educational organizations, large education companies and technology start-ups has provided us with unparalleled insights and expertise to fully understand the critical personnel needs of the growing education industry. We’re proficient listeners and have developed specialized skills in understanding our client’s needs and then matching these needs with exceptional top-performing candidates. We are experts in school district leadership, governmental strategy, business development, product launches, marketing, sales strategy and implementation.

The foundation of our business is a passion for team building and an understanding of how good teams add exponential value to institutions and market-driven organizations. To find the right talent for each client’s specific needs, we draw upon a rich database of diverse cross-industry candidates, from rising stars to senior level experts. Our candidates provide expertise in visionary leadership, curriculum, instructional / informational technology, assessment, ELL and administrative solutions etc.

We provide a competitive advantage to our clients through:

• In-depth specialization in the education market nationally and internationally.

• Strong established relationships at the highest levels in the education industry.

• Providing the highest quality of search consulting / advisory services in the education industry.

• Comprehensive consulting, coaching and training.

• Highly effective ROI-based recruiting.

• Exceptional creativity in identifying and recruiting the best talent.

• Emphasis on diversity.

• Addressing the importance of company culture.

• A focus on character traits and innate capabilities.

• Emphasizing performance results rather than prior roles occupied.

• Broadly pursuing the best talent without the “off limit” constraints of larger firms.

• Remaining agile, flexible and focused on solving our client’s needs.

• Long term candidate fit and retention.

• Expertise in the specialized personnel needs of startups.

• Deep understanding of our client’s business model, value proposition, organizational style and culture.

• Treating clients and candidates with respect and confidentiality.

• A commitment to integrity and honest communication.

Our Search Process:

Needs Analysis: In partnership with our clients we determine the characteristics of the ideal candidate and specific results to be achieved over both the short and long term.

Position Specification: After carefully analyzing the client’s needs, a written position specification is prepared to guide our search efforts.

Candidate Identification: A comprehensive research study is designed including target organizations, sources and prospective candidates. Intensive research begins to identify highly qualified candidates. Top candidates are interviewed and evaluated on the basis of their experience, accomplishments and fit with our client’s organization.

Presentation of Potential Candidates: Confidential written reports are typically presented on exceptionally qualified candidates and discussed with our client.

Client Interviews: We schedule meetings between the client and candidates and coordinate logistical arrangements. Based on feedback from both our client and candidate, finalists are selected and further meetings scheduled.

Reference Checks: When our client selects one or two finalists, we contact previous managers and colleagues of the candidates over the course of their careers and obtain specific information regarding their performance and track-record.

Our Consulting Focus:

School District Consulting: in product analysis, curriculum integration and effective product adoption processes.

Product Launches: including development of new and innovative strategies for immediate ROI through strategic planning, marketing, branding, public relations, pricing analysis, infrastructure development, strategic partner alliances, establishment of reference sites and validation.

Sales and Distribution Strategy: for emerging educational technology and publishing companies including territory focus, adoption state processes, channel strategy, independent sales rep / reseller recruitment, training and certification.

Mergers / Acquisitions: providing industry expertise and established relationships through our international network of emerging educational companies.

Career Consulting: including resume writing, skill analysis and pro-active introductions to appropriate organizations.
 

Prior to launching his recruiting service, Dayton Johnson was a successful K-12 sales manager for over 25 years.

Before joining Dayton Johnson Executive Search, Eileen Johnson held senior management positions at several major education companies.

Associates

Franklin Smith, Ph.D., has held superintendent positions in Washington, DC, and Dayton, OH

Robert Gilpatrick, Ph.D., has been a  superintendent and the CEO of an education consulting firm.

Ankur Bhasin is director of our affiliate Bangalore Talent Solutions Office.