developing
catalyst
leaders
who activate your
culture’s purpose and
greatest potential
we create catalysts
cat·a·lyst
noun: a person who increases the rate of a reaction
we create the circles
you start the ripples
at circles community
we believe
in a transformative, equitable education for every student.
However, the seemingly never ending complexities and busyness make it easy for leaders to drift away from why they got into education.
No one can make the kind of change needed in public education alone. In order to be their best, school districts must move towards a culture of interdependence creating a mindset where your students…are my students.
This requires leaders with uncommon connection, character and courage …who lead a compelling journey of becoming more than a district…more than a school…
becoming a thriving community
that speeds up the change for what keeps you up at night.
about us
Samantha, Jon and our team bring14 years and over 13,000 hours of facilitation, coaching and program design with a deep passion for creating change in education…
our services
teams & leadership programs
1:1 & group coaching
what they are saying
Denise Watts, Superintendent of Savannah-County Chatham Public Schools
“It was a transformative experience for me and my team…many expressing newfound motivation, a sense of cohesion and a shared vision for what is possible.”
Anna London, CEO of Charlotte Works
“Participating in Circles brought me back to my passion, my purpose, and re-ignited the flame within me so that I can continue to lead as a catalyst alongside others to make our community a better places for all."
Molly Shaw, Former CEO of Communities In Schools of Charlotte
“Working with Jon was a transformative professional experience for me personally and for our team. Jon brings insight, passion and intentionality into every room and has the ability to connect deeply with individuals. He sees strength in every person and helps us all to claim our gifts and put them to use for a better world."
Trusted
by
circles in 5 words
a quote that grounds our work
“a person is a person through other persons...i have to learn from other human beings...how to be human.”