At Polaris Education Partners, we believe that every school division deserves expert support to navigate the complexities of licensure compliance, policy development, talent systems, and organizational efficiency. Our mission is to help school communities operate with clarity, confidence, and a deep commitment to student success.
What We Do
Polaris Education Partners offers consulting services focused on:
- Educator Licensure Compliance: We help divisions audit and refine licensure processes to ensure alignment with state regulations and timelines.
- Policy Development & Interpretation: From licensure pathways to personnel procedures, we assist with the creation and revision of policies to promote clarity and equity.
- Strategic Staffing & Workforce Planning: We support systems-level planning to increase the educator pipeline, streamline hiring, and reduce vacancy rates.
- Process Improvement Audits: Through operational reviews and stakeholder feedback, we identify inefficiencies and work with teams to develop sustainable, effective systems.
- Training & Capacity Building: We empower HR and administrative teams with the knowledge and tools needed to manage complex systems with confidence.
Our Vision
Polaris Education Partners exists to guide school systems toward stronger foundations—where licensure is compliant, processes are efficient, and people feel supported and empowered to lead. We champion the educators and professionals who show up every day to make a difference.
With a passion for public education and a belief that innovative systems create more equitable schools, Maggie brings deep knowledge, strategic insight, and a commitment to service in every engagement.
About Maggie M. Clemmons
Polaris Education Partners is led by Maggie M. Clemmons, a veteran educator and systems strategist with over two decades of experience across classroom instruction, school leadership, state policy, and organizational development.
Maggie began her career as a classroom teacher and advanced to roles as a school administrator and central office leader. She later served at the Virginia Department of Education, where she was the Director of Licensure and School Leadership and the Director of Organizational Development and Advancement. She also served as staff liaison to the Virginia Board of Education’s Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure.
Most recently, Maggie served as Chief Talent Officer at Richmond Public Schools, where she focused on improving hiring practices, increasing licensure compliance, elevating school culture, and empowering HR teams to build responsive systems that better serve students and staff.
Ready to Partner?
We would be honored to work alongside your division to build better systems and support the people who power your schools.
Contact Us to schedule a consultation or request a customized service plan.