COTG Consulting Agency

Today’s visit to was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when vision, leadership, and innovation align in rural education.

I had the opportunity to engage with district and school leaders who are truly delivering a world-class education for students in rural Georgia. From meaningful conversations around curriculum design, discipline policies, and leadership systems—to experiencing the student environment firsthand—this was a day rooted in both strategy and impact.

And yes… I fully immersed myself in the student experience:
🚜 Drove a virtual tractor at the high school
🛝 Took a trip down the indoor slide
🏫 Even got to choose a “House” at the middle school-

But beyond the fun, the most fulfilling part of the day was witnessing authentic student engagement in action. Students were not just present, they were invested, empowered, and thriving in environments intentionally designed for them.

I left inspired and energized and already thinking ahead. I can’t wait to bring rural leaders from Louisiana to Metter Schools to see this work up close. There is so much we can learn, replicate, and scale for our communities.

Rural schools are not behind— they are leading.

Thank you ✨

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LouisianaMeetsGeorgia

“God is giving you favor and opening doors that you haven’t even thought to knock on.” -Esther 2:15

As I reflect on 2025, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the favor of God that went before me. Doors opened that I didn’t knock on. Rooms I prayed about welcomed me in.

From speaking at Johns Hopkins University, to partnering with LSU, to securing our largest contract to date—this year was a living reminder that when God places you, He prepares the room.

May we never mistake favor for coincidence. Walking boldly into 2026, trusting that the same God who opened these doors is still ordering every step.

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I’m thrilled to be a part of the Edupreneur Leadership Summit 2025! Honored to join this powerful lineup of leaders and changemakers committed to helping educators learn, grow, and lead. Let’s build together!

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✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨
This Saturday, I’ll be joining for an important conversation on how “Cancer Alley” has shaped rural communities, families, and educational opportunities.

📍 Capitol Park Museum
🕚 My panel begins at 11 AM
I’d love to see you there! 💚

I’ve been considering a national fellowship for some time but never applied. So, I am deeply grateful to those who believed in me enough to nominate me and give me the encouragement I needed to take this step.

I’m honored and excited to about this opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute on a larger scale. A special thank you to my colleagues at Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge for the nomination and continued support!

🎙️ It’s here! The Other Voice is back this Sunday at 6 PM!

Join EBR Superintendent Lamont Cole, Tramelle Howard, J.D., and Jaleesa Thompson, Ed.D. as they dive into real conversations on education, leadership, and the voices that matter most in Louisiana.

📅 When: Sunday • 6 PM
📍 Where: Our YouTube Channel — Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode!

🔗 Subscribe Here

Today, we had the honor of facilitating a powerful session with a brand new SPED team—and the energy was unmatched! 💥 With COTG, we don’t just talk strategy—we build it with you.

From creating customized checklists ✅ to designing service delivery schedules 🗓️ to walking through compliance tools and real-time problem-solving, our support is always individualized to your school’s needs.

One thing about our sessions? You’re leaving with something in your hand you can use tomorrow. No fluff. Just practical tools, built together.

We’re excited to continue supporting our partner schools this year—and helping teams feel confident, prepared, and empowered every step of the way. 💼📘

🌱 Here we GREAUX again! 🌱
COTG Consulting is seeking a dynamic Instructional Coach with proven leadership and coaching experience!

✅ PRN (as needed)
✅ Must be open to travel
✅ Master’s Degree preferred

This is a perfect opportunity for a retired educator or someone looking to stay in education without the full-time classroom commitment.

Interested or know someone who is?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
🔁 Please share with your network!

Congratulations, Dr. Fateama Fulmore on your appointment as the Superintendent of New Orleans Public Schools! 🎉

When I partner with schools, it’s often in three categories: strategic planning, leadership coaching and teacher coaching.
While I LOVE providing those services, I’m still a teacher at heart.

So when I walked into this 5th grade Math class today and saw this child struggling, I jumped at the opportunity to close my laptop, stop writing observation notes for my Coachee, and help this child (which entail helps her!)

Their time for Math was coming to an end and a student sitting at the table with me, had only completed the first 2 questions, incorrectly. I asked him if he needed help, and he politely said, yes mam.

To begin our work I asked him, what does the word difference mean when discussing two numbers. He said, I don’t know. I said, what is the root word of difference, he replied, “What is a root word?” I was floored.

A 5th grader, who doesn’t know root words? Who didn’t know how to find the difference? Who doesn’t know how to read well enough to read the terms at the top of his paper that provide him with definitions. Heartbreaking.

After about 5 minutes one-on-one, he got it. He just needed help.

We completed our work and I began my coaching session with his teacher. She told me that he has a paraprofessional who provides him support, however, she has been absent a lot, leaving the child to fend for himself and wait until she has time to give one-on-one attention to 1/30 students.

When I think of the current state of education and situations like this, it infuriates me. But when I think about what next year will look like for him with a full dismantle of the Department of Education, it hurts me to my core.

Like his peers, he will take his LEAP exams starting tomorrow, and he’s excited, but his results may not be as favorable as he hopes. Not because he isn’t capable, but because he needs resources and one-on-one support. And since he’s completed 3rd grade and can’t read, research tells us that his jail cell is already prepared for him.

So when you think of what this administration is doing to children, think of “Justin”. A kid who can learn, but is trapped because of the adults in his life.