Preparing future-focused international schools.

Greg Hedger and Cameron Janzen have made a significant and lasting contribution to The American School of Kinshasa. Greg’s work with our Board brought greater clarity to governance roles, strengthened alignment between the Board and school leadership, and helped us establish structures that support better decision-making and institutional continuity.

Cameron’s operational review and subsequent budgeting work were genuinely transformative. His analysis across governance, finance, procurement, human resources, and technology, and his practical support in redesigning our chart of accounts and building a strategic budgeting process, changed how our business office operates and how we connect resources to school priorities.

What distinguishes both Greg and Cameron is that they understand international schools as experienced practitioners. They do not arrive with generic solutions. They listen carefully, identify what will make the greatest difference, and leave behind stronger systems and greater internal capacity. Their support has helped TASOK become a more effective, sustainable, and well-governed school. Based on my experience working with them, I would recommend VisionNext to international schools seeking thoughtful, practical, and highly credible support.

I have had the opportunity to work with Sandy Sheppard in an international school context for over 15 years and can recommend her without reservation. Sandy brings extensive experience in school leadership, with a particular strength in communications, community engagement, and organizational culture.

What distinguishes Sandy is her ability to help schools articulate their identity with clarity and authenticity. She understands how culture is built and sustained in complex school environments, and she brings a calm, warm, thoughtful, and highly professional approach to supporting leadership teams through both growth and change. Her guidance is practical, strategic, and consistently grounded in a deep understanding of international school communities.

What impressed me most was Greg's ability to connect with board members from diverse professional backgrounds while communicating concepts in a clear, engaging, and actionable manner. His professionalism, credibility, and collaborative approach fostered meaningful discussions that strengthened the board's effectiveness and strategic focus.

The TASOK Board was so impressed by Greg's contributions and the value he brought to our organization that we unanimously decided to engage him under a three-year contract to provide ongoing strategic guidance and governance support. His counsel has proven invaluable as our institution continues to navigate opportunities and challenges while striving to fulfill its mission and long-term objectives.

What I valued most about working with Sandy was the way she saw people. She noticed strengths, encouraged them, and helped turn ideas into action. She taught me that strong communication is never just about the message; it is about relationships, trust, and helping people move forward with confidence. Conversations with Sandy leave people feeling valued, capable, and ready to take the next step.