An International Education and Management Consulting Firm
Serving Independent, International and Charter Schools, Nonprofit Organizations and Education Companies
OUR MISSION
Hollinger International’s mission is to provide tailored, strategic assistance to schools, nonprofit organizations and corporations to improve education and leadership.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
School Startup | International Baccalaureate Programmes | Dual-Language Immersion Programs
Team Building | Organizational Climate and Faculty Culture Assessment and Improvement
Executive Searches | Board Governance | Strategic Planning | Executive Coaching | Crisis and Change Management
Faculty and Staff Evaluation and Compensation | Marketing and Branding | Fund Raising
Daniel Hollinger, Founder and Principal Consultant at Hollinger International, served as Head of School for 21 years. Dr. Hollinger developed and chaired boards for schools and nonprofit organizations. He built and led collaborative, high-performing faculty, staff, management, leadership and governance teams. As a school and nonprofit leader, Danny Hollinger developed and implemented numerous strategic plans, marketing and branding initiatives, organizational climate and faculty culture assessments and interventions, and fund raising campaigns. He coached school and nonprofit leaders and business executives.
Dr. Hollinger founded and led two international schools, transitioning them from start-up to full-scale operations. He developed pioneering dual-language immersion, International Baccalaureate Programmes in Arabic, English, French, Greek, Mandarin and Spanish to educate highly diverse populations of students to excel academically, intellectually and socially. Dr. Hollinger established partnerships with corporations, foundations, governments, schools and universities worldwide. He acquired and developed five campuses.
J DANIEL HOLLINGER, PHD
Positions, Projects and Accomplishments
VICE-PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT (09/09-Present)
Northern California University
FOUNDER, HEAD OF SCHOOL and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (06/88-08/08)
Coeus International School and Rock Creek International School, Washington, DC
Founded, built and led international schools. Designed and delivered dual-language International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes in Arabic, English, French, Greek, Mandarin and Spanish. Built $6M company in highly competitive market, transitioning it from start-up to full-scale operations. Captured emerging markets with ground-breaking programs and services. Built and led faculty, management and governance teams – capitalizing on assets to create and improve services, programs and operations for competitive advantage, cost savings and revenue growth. Recruited, trained and supervised 300+ faculty and staff members. Established strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, governments, NGOs, schools and universities worldwide to enhance services, enter new markets and raise funds. Acquired and developed five campuses, raised $7M and negotiated below-market contracts for $3M savings. Functioned as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Development Officer and Chief Academic Officer.
• International, Dual-Language Programs – Developed and delivered highly acclaimed international, dual-language programs that achieved extraordinary academic, intellectual and social/emotional results for students from extremely diverse economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Transformed teaching and learning into a dynamic engagement among educators and learners across languages, disciplines and ages. Established innovative programs, including International Baccalaureate Programmes offered through the schools’ signature dual-language immersion model, Professionals-in-Residence, Peace Education, and Olympism Athletics. Set up international exchange programs globally to promote cross-cultural understanding and enhance learning. Tailored curriculum and teaching to serve special education students. Offered a world-class education to prepare students to be international persons, leaders and peacemakers.
• Strategic Planning and Business Development – Developed distinctive business concept and brand, assessed the market and identified target markets. Expanded education and related business services throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Managed significant annual growth while maintaining high quality services and strong client relations. Developed strategic partnerships locally, nationally and globally for business development, marketing, public relations, service enhancement and campus expansion. Identified and developed new revenue streams. Created and sustained an organizational culture that valued and rewarded innovation and business development at all levels. Designed and implemented strategic plans for organizational growth and development, including comprehensive marketing, branding, sales, financial, staffing and campus expansion strategies to compete successfully against significantly stronger institutions.
• Strategic Partnerships and Relationship Building – Built partnerships with corporations, foundations, governments, multilateral organizations, schools and universities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. Developed relationships, obtained funding and received unsolicited requests for proposals to establish international schools in the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. Established affiliations with schools locally and globally for teacher and student exchange programs. Forged alliances with universities for teacher training and curriculum development. Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, trustees and donors. Built and led high-performing, innovative and collegial teams at all organizational levels.
• Organizational Culture and Leadership – Created and sustained a faculty culture characterized by innovation, professional growth, teamwork and indefatigable devotion to each student’s academic, intellectual and social/emotional growth and success.
• Enrollment and Revenue Growth – Grew enrollment from 5 to 250 and revenue from $25K to $5.7M at RCIS. Increased enrollment from 75 to 125 and nearly doubled revenue from $650K to $1.2M in two years at CIS.
• Negotiations and Savings – Consistently demonstrated outstanding negotiating skills. Delivered $4M in savings by negotiating below-market real estate lease, acquisition, financing and construction contract terms.
• Campus Acquisitions, Design and Build-Out – Managed five campus acquisitions, complex zoning changes, architectural design and build-out. Completed projects prior to deadlines and under budget.
• Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Training and Supervision – Recruited 300+ faculty and staff members locally, nationally and internationally. Provided training in multiple areas, including inquiry-based pedagogy, classroom management, special education and business development. Managed supervision of 50+ faculty and staff.
• Compensation and Performance – Designed and implemented an innovative “Faculty Support, Evaluation and Compensation System” that linked performance to compensation, resulting in significant performance improvement, enrollment and revenue gains, and annual 10% salary increases for four consecutive years.
• Fund Raising – Raised over $1M from foundations and stakeholders in annual and capital campaigns.
• Marketing and Public Relations – Conducted high-impact marketing and public relations campaigns.
• Accreditation – Obtained accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Received commendations for superior quality programs from both organizations.
Early Career Experience
• Director – For Love of Children Learning Center
• Associate Director – Center for Unique Learners
• Lecturer – American University
• Lecturer – Marymount University
• Education Specialist – District of Columbia Department of Human Services
• Consultant – United States Department of Education
• Director – Montgomery County Youth Service Corps
• Special Education Resource Teacher – United States Virgin Islands Public Schools
• Owner/Contractor – Sawdust, Etc.
• Principal and Teacher – Wood Corner School
Education
• PhD, Education: Minors; Administration and Supervision, Research and Evaluation, Special Education – University of Virginia
• MEd, Special Education: Emotional Disturbance – American University
• BA, General Studies – University of Maryland
• General Studies – Phillips Universität and Eastern Mennonite University
Professional Affiliations
• International Baccalaureate Organisation
• Council of International Schools
• European Council of International Schools
• East Asian Regional Council of Oversees Schools
• Council of International Schools of the Americas
• National Association of Independent Schools
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• National Association of Charter School Authorizers
• Association for Continuing Higher Education
• Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington – Board of Trustees
• One World Education – Chair, Board of Directors
• Imagine Global Village Academy – Board of Directors
• Next Generation Education Foundation – Secretary, Board of Directors
• Northern California University – Accreditation Committee
• George Mason University FAST TRAIN Program – Advisory Board
Community Service
• DC College Success Foundation
• Mennonite Disaster Service
• Lutheran Social Services
• Mennonite Central Committee
• DC Superior Court Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division
• Manna
