Independent School Consulting with Experience and Vision
Steve Bristol, Founder & Managing Partner
With over 35 years in independent school leadership, Steve Bristol brings unparalleled expertise and insight to Sebago Partners. From enrollment management to strategic school operations, his guidance shapes the direction of schools across the nation.
" What drives me is the boundless potential I see in schools. Through genuine partnership and a commitment to mission-driven decisions, I help educators build the lasting success their communities deserve."
Authentic Engagement
Mission Driven
Industry Leadership
Educational Leadership and Expertise
Experience
Steve Bristol brings over 35 years of comprehensive independent school experience to his role at Sebago Partners, having served as a student, teacher, coach, senior administrator, and consultant. His career began as a traditional "triple-threat" boarding school educator before expanding into leadership roles across enrollment management, advancement, athletics, and operations. He has also developed expertise in school technology, marketing, and communications.
Collaboration
Throughout his tenure, Steve has guided schools through triumph and tragedy, building an unusually broad range of experience. His approach to consulting is hands-on and collaborative, working directly with clients to address the strategic, personnel, and operational challenges facing modern educational institutions.
Education
A “product of the system”, Steve attended Independent Schools throughout his life culminating in high school where he graduated from Westminster School in Simsbury, CT. After Westminster, Steve earned a B.A. from Hamilton College and a M.S.Ed in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. His ongoing industry leadership includes serving as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP), serving on the Board of Trustees at his children's school, and presenting domestically and internationally at conferences and events on topics including school sustainability, enrollment management, and international recruitment.
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Sebago Partners
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