Mike Kowalchick
Founder | Principal Consultant | School Leader
Mike Kowalchick has devoted his entire life to education, leadership, and community building. Raised by English Teachers and Independent School Leaders on the campus of The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, Mike’s passion for education was shaped early in life. As a faculty child and student surrounded by teachers, classmates, and community-a love of learning was instilled-whether having pedagogical conversations around the dinner table or playing shinny hockey with his brother, Matt and second and third formers living in, Markle House, his family’s dorm. Education and Learning through relationships and connections became a calling and a lifestyle.
This immersive upbringing led Mike to begin working in schools while earning his undergraduate degree at Ohio Wesleyan University. His commitment to educational leadership deepened at Gonzaga University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. There, he honed his belief in the power of community, pedagogy, and the transformational nature of authentic educational experiences.
With over 25 years of experience across all levels of education, Mike has worn many hats: teacher, coach, dorm parent, and administrator—including Interim Head of School. His career spans Junior Boarding Schools, Secondary Schools, and the University level, where he has led in a range of areas including:
Admission & Enrollment Management
Academic Programming
Secondary School & College Placement
Athletics & Student Life
Advancement, Marketing & Strategic Planning
A respected voice in the field, Mike has presented, consulted, and collaborated with schools and organizations across the United States and internationally—including Europe, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Bermuda, and Canada.
His consulting and speaking engagements have included partnerships with: NAIS, TABS, SBSA, OASIS, IECA, IDA, CAIS, MIAA, AISGW, AIMS, and PCA.
Mike lives with his wife and two children in Litchfield, Connecticut, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, dogs, and horses.
TKG Leadership Experience
The TKG Consulting team is comprised of dedicated, like-minded educators, consultants, and clinical psychologists with extensive experience across diverse educational roles and services. The positions highlighted below represent a sampling of their collective expertise and leadership, reflecting—but not limited to—the breadth of their contributions to the field.
Head of School
Interim Head of School
Associate Head of School for External Affairs
Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management
Director of Advancement
Director of Admissions
Director of Residential Life
College Admission Counselor
NOLS Program Leader
Director of Diagnostic Services
Director of Student Life
Director of Project Based Learning
Director of College Counseling
Secondary School Placement Counselor
Dean of Faculty
Dean of Students
Dean of College Advising
Head of Advisory Program
Educational Consultant
Department Chair
Athletic Director
NCAA Division I, II, and III Coach and Recruiter
Professional Coach
NCAA Recruiter and Consultant
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustee Chair
Teacher
Coach
Dorm Parent
Therapist
Counselor