“I'm a regular reader of your daily newsletter and a listener of your podcast. I use the BA materials as a source of inspiration on a regular basis! Our school is tiny, serving 86 students from preschool to fifth grade in rural Los Olivos, CA. Having a place to look at what other big-budget schools are doing and what is successful/ working in the independent school world is truly a gift. I really appreciate what you do, it's hugely impactful for our small school.”

—Erica Olesen, M.Ed., Assistant Head of School, SYV Family School (CA)

“I absolutely loved seeing the array of talent each school had and how creativity drove their passion for displaying those talents. There are so many ways of being Brilliant and each school deserves an award for all that they do.”

— Jaime Nelson, M.A.E.D, Director of Marketing and Communication, Riviera Ridge School (CA) and Brilliance Awards Judge

“Being able to admire the work of extremely talented marketing professionals who are bringing education to life is hugely rewarding as a judge [of the Brilliance Awards]. The work by the schools entering has such a huge and positive impact on so many lives and I think sometimes they don’t receive the recognition they deserve.”

—David Milner, Director of Marketing and International Relations, Sedbergh School, (UK) and Brilliance Awards Judge

“InspirED is an invaluable resource for those of us in independent school communications, marketing, admissions and fundraising. I enjoy listening to the experts they bring on their podcast; giving and receiving advice from peers in their Facebook group; and reading all of the thoughtful and inspiring and content on their website. It’s clear that Rob and Liza are deeply passionate about supporting school marketers; it’s wonderful to have such a plethora of resources at my fingertips.”

— Sara Ring, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (CA)

"Go InspirED! We are all feeling so overworked and underwater that it's refreshing to have someone notice!"

— Julia Boyer MacMullan, Director of Marketing, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (PA)

“This is GOLD as we plan communications for the first weeks of school, Zoom back-to-school night messaging, etc. Thanks to you and Liza for decades of making the rest of us better at what we strive to do!”

— Andrew T. Weller, Ed.D., Dean of Admissions and Enrollment, The Birch Wathen Lenox School (NY)

“Thank you for the countless resources InspirEd has provided to independent school communicators like me. Especially in a time like this, it is so great to know there is a place with information and support specific to our job in communications.”

— Noelle Becker, Director of Communications, Harbor Day School (CA)

"I could tell there was something different about this company. All of the content was so relevant and new. I know this will be the difference our school needs going forward with our marketing efforts. InspirED is now my go-to for when I need a 'light bulb' moment!"

— Alison Prusia, Director of Marketing and Recruiting, Forest Lake Academy (FL)

"Liza and Rob's knowledge of school marketing is extensive, but what's impressive is their willingness to generously share what they know. Liza and Rob give words to encourage, practical tips to redirect your focus, and language to articulate it to your supervisor. They are a gem in the marketing world.”

— Marina Shannon, PR / Marketing Manager, Shalom Christian Academy (PA)