Connor Associates Praises Recent Clients
By: Mike Connor, President of Connor Associates and Emily Griffiths, Strategic Partner for Research & Operations
Chris Brown, Board President from German International School New York (GISNY), cites GISNY’s work with Connor Associates:
“We chose to work with Connor Associates because it was clear they are different. Not only did they have the tools to deliver the data-driven approach that our Board was looking for. Their depth of understanding of the independent school market was clear. We could not have foreseen how Connor Associates would impact our school beyond our initial expectations. Our partnership with them not only gave us insights into the market, but it helped bring the board and school leadership together to function more strategically and effectively.
Connor’s 6Ws gave us a common language to focus on strategy while the data-driven enrollment feasibility study gave us clear action items to achieve on. Both gave us confidence in the path forward. We also had fun together while we did the hard work!!" — CHRIS BROWN, Board President from German International School New York (GISNY)
Next up is the voice of Molly Buttitta at The Havern School in Colorado. We recently celebrated her new role at Havern Center and how our work continues to impact Havern:
"You catapulted us into a variety of areas with your work. So much of the opportunity I see for Havern Center, and for the shape of my new role, was initiated by the work you did with us. Your partnership helped surface possibilities we might not otherwise have seen. I'm excited about what's ahead and your impact is very much part of this next chapter." — MOLLY BUTTITTA, Incoming Head for Havern Center (CO)
When a school uses data as a language for alignment and addresses the space between how it sees itself and how the market perceives it, something structural shifts. For our clients, this often means the confidence to expand, evolve and to enter a next chapter with a sense of possibility.
To Chris, to Molly, to every client who has trusted us with something that genuinely matters: thank you. The best outcome of any engagement is exactly what Chris described — results none of us could have foreseen at the outset. That's what transformation and partnership look like.
If you're a Head or Board chair navigating questions of market position, enrollment strategy, or board-leadership alignment, we'd welcome the conversation. Reach Mike Connor and Emily Griffiths at connor-associates.com/contact. 30+ years of data-driven enrollment research, market intelligence, and strategic partnership for independent schools — at your service!
Connor Associates stakes its value on its 40 years of experience in providing comprehensive services, including ensuring proof of ROI through Image Audits (reputational asset and risk management), Enrollment Feasibility Studies that identify mission-fit, full-pay prospects at rooftop level, Five-Year Enrollment Forecasts, Location Studies, Competitive Analyses for market and admission positioning, Strategic Marketing Plans based on research, and onsite training and coaching to get everyone in your school and your trustees supporting enrollment, retention, and philanthropy.