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Consulting Services for Museum Educators
What kinds of consulting services does Modern Museum Education offer?
I help museum educators with program evaluation, professional development workshops, and custom, research-backed materials — all designed to save time, reduce stress, and keep your creativity flowing.
I see you, MacGyvering your way through program planning, staff training, chaperone wrangling, and Board schmoozing with literally a paper clip and a prayer.
I’ve been there, too.
And I made about a million mistakes along the way.
But you don’t have to reinvent this wheel.
If you’re feeling lost on how to lead an education department without cracking under the pressure like a dollar store googly eye, let me help you skip the trial-by-fire phase with customized and scalable resources, no matter the size of your budget.
Let’s get to work. Together.
A focused, fulfilling museum education career is within reach.
But right now?
You’re the glue holding your department together.
You are tripping at the finish line when it comes to strategy.
You feel like a firefighter, not an educator.
You’re doubting yourself, asking “am I even qualified for this?”
You don’t need a PhD and years of experience. I’ve got that part handled.
You bring your mission, your passion, and your museum’s particular quirks . . . and together, we’ll turn museum mayhem into learning that lasts.
Put my brainy insights and real-world know-how to work for you!
We can completely revamp your whole department or we can meet up for a virtual cup of coffee to talk shop. No matter what your time and budget constraints are, you don’t have to settle for the way it’s always been. We can make this easier for you.
As your strategic consultant and creative sidekick, I’m here to support you in 3 Key Areas: career-boosting professional development (for you or your whole team), done-for-you program materials to save your sanity, and program analysis and evaluation to help you see what’s working and what needs reworking.
Your Museum Needs are Unique.
Pick the Support Service that Fits You Best.
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Individual Strategy and Support for Educators
Maybe you’re wondering how to negotiate for what you need, how to design a program that won’t flop, or how to navigate the tricky parts of museum education. Big challenges don’t always need big contracts, but they do require clear, practical strategies that you can put to work right away.
In a focused one-hour session, we’ll tackle your top concern together so you leave with clarity, confidence, and a concrete next step.
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Professional Development Workshops
If you’ve been DIY-ing your professional development with books, conferences, and crossed fingers, you’re not alone.
We’re often led to believe that people skills and passion are all it takes to succeed as a museum educator. But those of us who do this work know that impactful facilitation and program design require more than instinct.
Get practical, research-backed skills and build confidence across your staff in a 90-minute customized workshop.
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Customized Done-for-You Program Materials
Stuck between big program dreams and a too-small team?
You know your children and family audiences deserve more than pieced-together PDFs and last-minute lesson plans, but overhauling your materials feels impossible when you’re already maxed out on time and resources.
With my buildable, step-by-step approach, you’ll get expert-crafted resources without the overwhelm (or price tag) of a massive all-at-once redesign.
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Program Evaluation and Design
Maybe its a field trip you inherited from a former director. Maybe its a community program you wrote a few years ago. It probably feels okay. But is it?
How confident are you that your programs are truly effective, equitable, and aligned with current best practices? If you don’t have the time, headspace, or evaluative framework to figure that out on your own, I have good news!
Partner with me to design or update your programs with strong visitor research and strategies that fit your museum’s rhythms.
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Power Hour Strategy Sessions
For Museum Educators & Leaders
Sometimes you just need to stop spinning your wheels and get unstuck fast. Together, we can get you going again with a focused micro-coaching session designed just for you. Whether your questions are about on-the-ground chaos or big-picture policy of museum education, this is how you get personalized support on a shoestring budget.
Invest in your own professional development for only $49
What’s Included?
⭐ 60-minute 1:1 Zoom Call
⭐ Professional consulting that fits your schedule and budget
⭐ You set the agenda and bring the questions
⭐ No fluff, no “upsell.” Just real-world, actionable advice about leveling up your museum work
⭐ Afterwards, you receive the call recording, transcript, and a “next steps” action item document by email
Is This For You?
👉 You’re new to the field and looking for career advice on navigating the museum leadership ladder
👉 You’re a confident educator, but new to leadership and unsure how to untangle the mess your department is in
👉 You have a specific program in mind and you want to kick around some ideas
👉 You’re feeling overwhelmed and need someone to shine a light on the solutions to your most pressing museum education problems
Feel Confident in Your Investment
If you don’t leave our session with at least three takeaways ready to implement the very next day, I’ll send you a custom 15-minute video follow-up to address those gaps for free.
Grounded in Research & Real-Life
Frontline Focus Training
Tailored Professional Development for Educators and Frontline Staff
What’s Included?
⭐ 90-minute, interactive experience (in-person or on Zoom), with a workbook created specifically for your team
⭐ Custom-built around your team’s knowledge gaps and real-world challenges
⭐ Grounded in both research and practical experience
⭐ A minimum of 30-minutes Q&A included!
⭐ High-quality training without the big price tag that often leaves small museums behind
Go beyond glue sticks and good vibes by offering your team an affordable, customized professional development experience that bridges the gap between scholarship and practice. Your staff will walk away with practical strategies, sharper policy awareness, and the confidence to turn your mission into everyday action.
Invest in your team’s professional development for only $497
Is This For You?
👉 Your staff says, “We just don’t know how to do this,” and you’re not sure how to get them the support they need
👉 You’re a seasoned educator who knows there’s always more to learn. You want to grow your skills, but with intention
👉 You’ve got new team members eager to learn, but no time (or tools) to train them well
👉 You believe your front-line staff deserve thoughtful professional development opportunities
Feel Confident in Your Investment
If your team doesn’t leave our session with at least three takeaways ready to implement the very next day, I’ll send you a custom 15-minute video follow-up to address those gaps for free.
Finish What You Started
Museum-Ready Materials
Customized & Affordable, Done-For-You Solutions
You don’t have to work another 70-hour week or write up a grant just to have polished, audience-ready program materials. With my block-by-block approach, we’ll build your program materials, one piece at a time, until your entire program is expertly crafted and, importantly, completed. This modular approach works with your timeline and your budget, so you can finally make progress without putting the rest of your job on pause.
Get started today for only $375!
How does it work?
Museum-Ready Materials is an affordable, flexible, and project-scaled solution. You get expert-level program materials created in manageable “blocks.” Each block stands alone but can also build toward a comprehensive, cohesive program over time.
Pricing: $397 for the first block in a project; $297 for additional blocks in the same project
Timeline: Every project is different, but the goal is for you to have a prototype in hand to test with your audience within 4 weeks of onboarding
Imagine all your teacher guides, pre- and post-visit lesson plans, scavenger hunts, worksheets, activity pages, and more … all custom designed and ready for printing!
What’s included?
⭐ One completed, fully functional supplement for any education program
⭐ Professionally formatted, ready-to-use Canva file, ready for printing.
⭐ Google or Word doc version of the full text for easy future edits and updates
⭐ Additional blocks can be added to your project for up to 12 months after onboarding
What is a “block?”
🧱 A block is one discrete component of an educational program or resource. It’s a single deliverable that is:
Functional on its own
Strategically designed to be part of a larger project, if desired.
🧱 Examples of a block:
One version of a scavenger hunt (for different age groups or audiences)
One lesson in a pre-visit teacher guide
One activity in a traveling trunk guide
One gallery activity card
🧱 Is it a block?
Is it complete on its own?
Is it 2-3 pages in its complete design?
Does it have explicit or implied objectives, standards, instructions, and activity?
Is This For You?
👉 You cringe every time you pass out your scavenger hunt or send your pre-visit PDF to a teacher
👉You know your audience deserves better, but you also want to take a weekend off
👉 You just want to be able to close those tabs and be done with the program update already
👉 You have BIG ideas, but a tiny budget
👉 You’re still using the same program materials the educator from 1990s made with clip art and a copy machine
👉 You want to level up your program materials, but you don’t know where to start
👉 You think your museum or your audience is too small to afford customized services
Feel Confident in Your Investment
It’s hard to know if a resource works until real visitors are using it regularly. That’s why your materials come with a 6-month audience guarantee; if something’s not clicking, I’ll fix it (with no extra fees).
Chose Clarity Over Chaos & Strategy Over Stress
360° Program Evaluation & Design
Customized Evaluation & Design Services on Your Terms
A sustainable, strategic education program design is within reach.
360° Program Evaluation & Design is a research-backed, end-to-end service that helps small and mid-sized museums evaluate, redesign, and launch programs that are mission-aligned, funder-ready, and visitor-centered. You’ll get clarity, credibility, and confidence—without draining your staff or resources.
Customized proposals start at $150/hour
What’s Included?
⭐ Complete program plan, including supplement materials, training guides, visitor reports, and a polished final report with clear recommendations and next steps
⭐ Comprehensive program evaluation and gap analysis
⭐ Strategic redesign grounded in visitor research and museum best practices
⭐ Custom program materials and guides
⭐ Practical staff training and support
Is This For You?
👉 Your are a museum education leader tasked with overhauling core programs, but you’re unsure where exactly to start.
👉 You’ve just received grant funding and need comprehensive visitor metrics, in addition to your program details.
👉 You’re stretched thin between existing groups, meetings, and you just don’t have the capacity to redesign alone. Besides, a vacation would be nice.
👉 You’re ready to elevate your museum’s signature programs without burning out yourself or your team.
Feel Confident in Your Investment
Every recommendation I deliver is grounded in research and tailored to your museum’s mission, budget, and bandwidth. If something feels impractical, I’ll revise that portion with you with no extra fees or stress.
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