About Us

Dr. Bret Church and Dr. Luke Simmering combine their passion for education and data analysis to offer a uniquely skilled team-based approach to identifying and exploring meaningful engagement and retention strategies for K-12 education.

The partnership in multidisciplinary thought and perspectives produces a deep understanding of the educational landscape, paired with the analysis and insights leveraged by business that impact results for our clients.

Bret Church, Ed.D.

Born and raised in a family of educators, Bret Church, Ed.D., has been around education his entire life. He has spent his career focusing on how to improve education from the inside out, as a teacher, administrator, consultant, and college professor. His passion and relevant experience in the classroom, as a coach, in school leadership, district administration, and higher education drive him to improve the sustainability of K-12 workforces nationwide.

Luke Simmering, Ph.D.

Luke Simmering, Ph.D. is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience advising clients ranging from non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. He has also served as a professor developing the curriculum for and instructing post-graduate analytics courses. He is committed to developing psychometrically sound tools that can be leveraged for meaningful insights to help guide data-driven decision making.

Discover the critical role of teacher engagement in transforming public education systems in our comprehensive whitepaper: “Enhancing Teacher Engagement and Motivation in Public Education: The Role, Impact, and Future Prospects.” Dive into insightful research and strategies for boosting educator motivation and commitment, shaping a brighter future for our schools.”

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How can your district improve engagement with its most valuable resource? Let’s strategize together.