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Independent School Moonshot Podcast

Peter Baron
Independent Schools
Strategic Planning
Education
Board Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Enrollment Management
Fundraising
AI In Education
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Enrollment
Leadership Development
Leadership
Educational Leadership
Innovation
Enrollment Strategies
Community Engagement
Education Sector
Philanthropy
Organizational Health
Professional Development

Curious about the latest trends and breakthroughs in independent schools reimagining the business model? The Independent School Moonshot Podcast, packed with real-world examples, is just what you need!

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Latest Episodes

What does it take for a school to be named a Top Workplace in its city when it never set out to win the award? Bodo Heiliger, Head of School at the International School of Portland, leads a pre-K through fifth grade language immersion IB school of ju... more

What if meaningful enrollment growth comes from getting the fundamentals right, week after week, rather than from a sweeping overhaul?

Pete Moore, Head of School at Oak Hill School in Eugene, Oregon, joins me to talk about how his team grew from 134... more

What does it mean for a school to go fractional? After my conversation with Pete Moore of Oak Hill School, I heard from more listeners about fractional services than almost any other topic, and nearly all of them were asking some version of that ques... more

How can independent school leaders transition from fragmented departmental data to a unified system that accurately measures organizational health?

In this episode, Cara Gallagher, founder of Cara Gallagher Consulting, returns to discuss how integra... more

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Recent Guests

Mattingly Messina
Founder of Throughline, works with independent schools on fundraising
Throughline
Episode: How to Know When Fractional Support Is Right for Your School
David Hanson
Founder of Winthrop and Associates, focuses on business issues for independent schools
Winthrop and Associates
Episode: How to Know When Fractional Support Is Right for Your School
Cara Gallagher
Founder of Cara Gallagher Consulting
Cara Gallagher Consulting
Episode: Designing the Organizational Health Dashboard for Independent Schools
Ann Snyder
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at NAIS
NAIS
Episode: Designing Systems for Head of School Longevity and Board Alignment
Pete Moore
Founder/CEO of MoonshotOS, interviewee
MoonshotOS
Episode: 100+ Episodes: What I Have Learned Building MoonshotOS
Megan Gerhardt
Professor of Management and Leadership at the Farmer School of Business, Miami University; co-author of Gentelligence
Miami University; Gentelligence.org
Episode: Why Generational Conflict Is the Wrong Diagnosis (Rebroadcast)
Darcie TeVault
Founder of Cove and Bead Education; Director of Professional Learning at VAIS
Cove and Bead Education; VAIS
Episode: The Science of Learning as an Institutional Strategy
Tom Olverson
Search consultant at RG175; former head of school; author
RG175
Episode: How to Build a Strategic Mindset as a Head of School
Robert Ryan
Director, First Tryon Advisors
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Episode: The School Financing Playbook For Heads and Boards

Host

Peter Barron
Host of the Independent School Moonshot Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Tactical advice for school leaders

    Each of these episodes has helped me think about my work with independent schools, and Peter uses his deep relationships to bring the best out of his guests and challenge our thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattingly Messina
    United States2 years ago
  • Must Listen for Independent Schools

    If you work at an independent school you really need to listen to this podcast. The interviews are a great mix of strategic thinking coupled with practical tactics to help schools think and rethink their business model.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SchneiderB
    United States2 years ago
  • A great show from a highly credible thought leader

    This is a great podcast from one of the most thoughtful and innovative voices in our space. Strongly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hmundahl
    United States2 years ago

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Designing the Organizational Health Dashboard for Independent Schools
Q: Can you introduce yourself and the work that you do with independent schools?
Cara describes her background in teaching and administration, plus organizational psychology, and explains how she translates corporate health frameworks into mission-driven school contexts to create an organizational health dashboard.
100+ Episodes: What I Have Learned Building MoonshotOS
Q: What advice would you give to someone with a school leadership background thinking about starting a consulting business?
Validate the opportunity through discovery, engage peers with consistent questions, and be prepared for the hard work of building operations, sales, and marketing alongside delivering value.
100+ Episodes: What I Have Learned Building MoonshotOS
Q: What makes the MoonshotOS approach different and effective for schools?
MoonshotOS uses a structured operating system that aligns strategy with 90-day execution cycles, enabling iterative learning and adaptation to changing market and enrollment dynamics.
100+ Episodes: What I Have Learned Building MoonshotOS
Q: How did you end up starting your own business, and what were the pivotal moments?
After leaving senior roles and with family in mind, Peter pursued entrepreneurship, soldering together experiences from Admissions Quest to EdSocialMedia, and ultimately founding MoonshotOS to address long-term school sustainability.
100+ Episodes: What I Have Learned Building MoonshotOS
Q: Who is Peter Barron and what is MoonshotOS?
MoonshotOS grew from conversations with heads of schools about sustaining business models; Peter details a two-decade journey through EdTech and associations, culminating in a focused effort to improve school strategy execution and sustainability.

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The show explores trends and practical strategies shaping independent schools' business models and governance. Episodes blend leadership, enrollment, marketing, finance, and organizational health with actionable frameworks that help school leaders, boards, and educators turn data into better decisions. A standout angle is pairing behavioral- and organizational-practice insights with real-world school scenarios, from dashboards and governance to talent and fundraising, often featuring practitioners, researchers, and industry experts who work directly with independent schools.

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2. David Hanson
3. Cara Gallagher
4. Ann Snyder
5. Pete Moore
6. Megan Gerhardt
7. Darcie TeVault
8. Tom Olverson

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