You Don't Have to Run Your School Alone
Shared operational support and community for microschool founders who want to focus on students, not admin overwhelm.
The Reality of Running a Microschool
You're Doing Everything
Teaching, operations, marketing, enrollment, family communication, compliance, funding paperwork and it never stops.
If you're a microschool founder, you know this feeling. You started your school because you care deeply about students and learning. You envisioned a tight-knit community where kids thrive and families feel supported.
But somewhere along the way, the administrative weight became crushing. You're managing enrollment spreadsheets at midnight. You're confused about ESA funding requirements. You're trying to figure out onboarding systems while also planning tomorrow's lessons. And you're doing most of it alone.
The isolation is real. So is the overwhelm. You didn't sign up to become a full-time operations manager, but that's what running a small school demands.
What Founders Tell Us They're Struggling With
Too Many Systems, Not Enough Time
Enrollment forms, payment tracking, family communication platforms, scheduling tools—each one requires setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It's exhausting trying to keep it all running smoothly.
Enrollment and Onboarding Confusion
How do you streamline the application process? What should families know upfront? How do you create a welcoming onboarding experience that sets the right tone without creating more work for yourself?
ESA and Funding Complexity
Education Savings Accounts and other funding pathways can feel like learning a foreign language. The paperwork is dense, the requirements change, and one mistake can mean lost funding for families who depend on it.
Admin Work Stealing Time from Students
You became an educator to work with kids, not to spend hours on spreadsheets and compliance forms. But the reality is that operations eat up the time you'd rather spend building curriculum and connecting with families.
The Weight of Doing It Alone
Most microschool founders don't have a team. You can't afford a full-time operations director. And even when you ask for help, most people don't understand the unique challenges of running a small, independent learning community.
Marketing Feels Impossible (And So Does Self-Promotion)
You're an educator, not a marketer. Talking about your school online feels awkward. Imposter syndrome creeps in. You wonder if you're 'enough' to lead this work. Mindset challenges are real—and they deserve attention alongside the operational ones.
Introducing the Microschool Ops Collective
A shared support program designed specifically for independent educators who need operational guidance, practical systems, and a community of people who understand what you're facing.
This isn't a course you take once and forget. It's not a generic business coaching program. It's ongoing, hands-on support for the real, messy, daily challenges of running a small school—from someone who's been there and built these systems before.
The Collective gives you access to proven playbooks, monthly group coaching, troubleshooting support, and a small community of founders working through the same challenges. You'll finally have someone in your corner who gets it, and who can help you build systems that actually work.
What You'll Receive as a Member
Monthly 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
Private, personalized coaching where you can bring your specific challenges, get tailored feedback, and create action plans that work for your unique school situation.
Playbooks, Templates, and Systems
Access a growing library of enrollment workflows, onboarding checklists, family communication templates, and operational guides you can customize for your school.
Ongoing Support and Troubleshooting
Get answers when you're stuck. Share questions in the community, get feedback on your systems, and receive guidance between calls so you're never left figuring things out alone.
Enrollment and Communication Guidance
Learn how to create smooth enrollment processes, onboard families with clarity and warmth, and communicate effectively throughout the year without burning out.
Funding Pathways and Sustainability
Get clear explanations of ESA programs, tuition models, and funding strategies that help your school stay sustainable without compromising your mission or values.
A Small, Supportive Founder Community
Connect with other microschool leaders who understand your challenges. Share wins, ask questions, and build relationships with people doing the same hard, meaningful work.
Targeted Admin Support
Get 2 hours weekly of hands-on help in your specific area of need, whether that's setting up your enrollment system, organizing family communications, or streamlining your operational workflows.
Accreditation, Curriculum, and Masterminding
Receive guidance on accreditation pathways, curriculum development support, and strategic masterminding sessions to help you think through big decisions and long-term planning.
Meet Heather Miniello
Heather is a former microschool founder who knows firsthand what it takes to build and sustain a small learning community. After running her own program, she went on to design and lead multiple nationwide education and edtech programs for nonprofits, working closely with founders across the country.
She led a national founder support program, helping educators navigate the complexities of enrollment systems, operational workflows, and ESA funding programs. She's seen what works, what doesn't, and what founders actually need to build schools that last.
Today, Heather is building a Skool community and creating practical playbooks to give independent educators the operational backbone they deserve, without the corporate jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. Her approach is grounded, clear, and deeply rooted in real-world experience.
Who This Program Is For
Microschool Founders
You're running a small, independent school and feeling the weight of operations on your shoulders.
Homeschool Hybrid Leaders
You're coordinating a co-op or hybrid program and need better systems for enrollment and communication.
Learning Pod Educators
You're leading a small learning pod and want to professionalize your operations without losing your personal touch.
Founders Ready to Build Systems
You're actively running a program and ready to invest time in creating sustainable structures that support growth.
Educators Seeking Community
You're tired of doing this alone and want connection with people who understand the unique challenges you face.
Who This Is Not For
This program isn't designed for people looking for a done-for-you full admin team. We're here to guide and support you in building your own systems, not to take over your operations. It's also not the right fit if you're not actively working on a program, this is hands-on, practical work that requires real-time application.
How the Collective Works
Pilot Pricing for Founding Members
Pilot Founding Member Offer
As a pilot member, you receive:
- Monthly 1:1 coaching and planning call
- Up to 2 hours per week of admin or operational support
- Access to playbooks, templates, and systems
- Community support and group problem-solving
This support can be used for things like enrollment tracking, onboarding systems, communication templates, reviewing workflows, or troubleshooting operational challenges.
This is an ongoing membership program, not a one-time course. You'll continue receiving updated resources, new templates, and monthly 1-1 coaching as long as you remain a member.
Pilot founding member rate: $497/month
Cancel anytime, no long-term contracts
We're launching this program with a small group of founding members who will shape the future of the Collective.
Ready to Stop Doing This Alone?
If you're tired of managing everything solo and ready to build systems that actually support your school's mission, we'd love to talk. This program is designed for founders who want practical help, real community, and sustainable operations, without the overwhelm.
Apply now to join the founding cohort, or book a short conversation with Heather to see if the Microschool Ops Collective is the right fit for your school. Either way, you'll walk away with more clarity about what you need and how we can help.