How We Support You
At CARDINAL Ed., LLC, we believe every educational journey deserves personalized guidance. Whether you're a rising senior preparing for college, a young professional seeking career clarity, or a leader advancing equity in education, our services are designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.
Empowering students, professionals, and leaders with expert, culturally responsive support.
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In their words…
“I didn’t know where to start with my daughter’s college applications. Dr. Martin broke it down, encouraged us, and helped make her dreams real.”
All services are guided by Dr. Martin’s 18+ years of expertise in college access and educational leadership.
A La Carte College Planning Services
Customized support for high school seniors and their families.
After your initial consultation, strategy session, or deep dive, CARDINAL Ed., LLC offers flexible a la carte services to meet your family’s unique needs. Whether you're navigating college tours, application essays, or financial aid, we help lighten the load and bring clarity to the process, one step at a time.
Need support in more than one area? No problem. Services can be combined and bundled for a more comprehensive plan that meets your scholar where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.
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Ensure your student’s academic schedule supports their college and career goals.
Review of current transcript and course load
Recommendations for academic rigor and college-prep alignment
Advocacy for access to honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment courses
Collaboration with school counselors or administrators (with signed consent)
Monitoring progress and making schedule adjustments as needed
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Identify right-fit colleges based on academics, interests, financial goals, and personal values.
Development of balanced college list (reach, match, and safety schools)
Career and major exploration guidance
Advice on institutional priorities and admissions trends
Support with attending college fairs, info sessions, and preview days
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Make the most of in-person and virtual campus visits with strategic planning and reflection.
Personalized campus visit calendar and checklist
Guidance on booking tours and info sessions
Pre-visit planning calls and post-visit reflection tools
Suggestions for maximizing school breaks and weekends
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Build a timeline and plan that fits your student’s strengths and college list requirements.
Determining SAT, ACT, or test-optional pathways
Registration guidance and deadline tracking
Recommendations for prep programs or tutors
Advocacy for testing accommodations (if applicable)
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Support your student through the entire application process, from platforms to polish.
Common App, Coalition, and direct application guidance
Timeline and milestone tracking for all submissions
Brainstorming and editing for personal statements
Supplemental essay strategy and coaching
Résumé creation for applications, scholarships, or interviews
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Demystify the financial aid process and uncover funding opportunities.
FAFSA and CSS Profile walkthroughs
Scholarship list creation and application review
Award letter interpretation and cost comparisons
Support building a financial game plan for college
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Help your student request strong, personalized letters with confidence and professionalism.
Coaching on who and how to ask
Brag sheet or résumé prep for recommenders
Optional communication with school-based staff (with consent)
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Ensure your student is prepared and confident for interviews with admissions or scholarship panels.
Mock interview sessions with feedback
Tips for body language, storytelling, and follow-up etiquette
Rehearsal for school-specific or virtual interviews
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Navigate offers, waitlists, and transitions with clarity and confidence.
Comparison of admissions and financial aid packages
Waitlist strategy and appeal support
Planning for housing, orientation, and enrollment tasks
Family conversations around final decision-making
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Act as a supportive voice and strategic partner within your student’s school ecosystem.
Communication with school counselors or administrators (with signed release)
Academic advocacy for course placement, testing accommodations, and equity concerns
Coordination of school-based meetings (virtual or in-person)
Documentation of needs and progress updates to families
Leadership Professional Development & Organizational Learning
Customized, high-impact leadership development for organizations, teams, and systems.
CARDINAL Ed., LLC partners with organizations to design and facilitate custom leadership professional development experiences aligned to your mission, culture, and strategic goals. Whether supporting emerging leaders, senior teams, or cross-functional staff, Dr. Martin creates learning experiences that are thoughtful, practical, and transformative, grounded in research, equity, and real-world leadership practice.
Leadership development offerings are fully customized and may be delivered synchronously, asynchronously, or through blended models to meet the needs of organizations operating across multiple locations and time zones.
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Custom leadership learning experiences aligned to organizational priorities, change initiatives, and growth goals. Engagements begin with listening, assessment, and strategic alignment to ensure relevance and impact.
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Live, interactive professional learning sessions facilitated virtually or in person. Sessions are designed to engage adult learners through dialogue, reflection, application, and collaborative problem-solving.
Formats may include:
Half-day or full-day workshops
Multi-session leadership series
Retreats and leadership summits
Cross-site or regional convenings
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Custom-designed leadership modules and learning experiences that allow participants to engage at their own pace while maintaining depth and rigor.
Asynchronous offerings may include:
Leadership learning modules
Reflection guides and leadership toolkits
Scenario-based learning and case studies
Video-based learning with guided prompts
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Professional development focused on building inclusive, equitable, and human-centered leadership practices. Sessions are designed to strengthen decision-making, communication, trust, and accountability across teams.
Focus areas may include:
Equity-centered leadership practices
Leading through change and uncertainty
Psychological safety and team culture
Values-aligned leadership and systems thinking
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Individual or group coaching experiences designed to support leaders as they apply learning in real time. Coaching engagements may be embedded within PD experiences or offered as a standalone component.
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Designed for organizations operating across multiple locations, regions, or states. Engagements may combine live sessions, asynchronous learning, and follow-up supports to ensure coherence and sustained impact across offices.
All leadership professional development is thoughtfully designed and facilitated by Dr. Martin and tailored to the specific needs, context, and goals of each organization.
Engagements are collaborative, adaptive, and built to move leaders from insight to action.
Interested in leadership professional development for your organization? Let’s design an experience that meets your team where they are, and moves them forward with clarity and purpose.
Interested in leadership professional development for your organization? Let’s design an experience that meets your team where they are, and moves them forward with clarity and purpose.
🗣️ Complimentary Consultation
30 minutes
$0
Let’s get to know each other. This no-pressure call is your chance to share your goals and explore how we can work together. You’ll walk away with clarity and initial next steps.
💡Clarity & Strategy Session
60 minutes
$99
A focused session for targeted support — whether it’s building a college list, revising a resume, or planning next steps. Includes one topic of your choice and a follow-up action summary.
🧠Deep Dive Strategy Session
90 minutes
$199
A deep dive into your educational, professional, or leadership goals. We’ll tackle complex topics like FAFSA, essay review, scholarship strategy, or career navigation — and wrap with a tailored action plan.