Elevate2Excellence knows:

The leap from teacher to school principal is often underestimated

Without training, principals struggle to manage the complex challenges and competing priorities in their schools

Without intervention, principals are prone to experience burnout and their schools pay a high price

We've been there

We’re on a mission to reduce your isolation, increase your network of support, and help you excel at your work

Meet Lara Melashenko, the founder of Elevate2Excellence

With 22 years of experience in school administration and teaching in independent faith-based schools across Canada, I bring a passion and optimism for increasing leadership effectiveness and longevity. I take the ‘load off’ and offer compassionate, expert solutions.

Areas of expertise:

solution-focused leadership development
data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
school improvement planning
safe and vibrant school cultures
system policies to strengthen school operations
effective mission-focused teams

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During my career I have witnessed a steady stream of excellent principals leave their schools as a result of heavy workload and lack of support. Over and over principals have confided in me that they need a space to let their guard down and get help about the problems they face.

With the right investment and resources, principals can be better prepared to fulfill their responsibilities. With context-specific and confidential coaching, principals can better face their unique school realities creatively and sustainably. And they can experience a reignited passion to lead.

Elevate2Excellence delivers expert, on-site training and support, customized to your specific needs. We help you embrace your leadership with wisdom and skill.

Our Mission

We deliver creative and customized solutions to elevate principal effectiveness, expertise and endurance.

Our Vision

We envision a world where all faith-based school principals are trained and equipped to lead with confidence, joy and longevity.

What People Say

Testimonials

"Lara is passionate about educational leadership and is experienced, knowledgeable and wise. She has a wealth of expertise and operates at the highest level of integrity. I have known Lara since 2008 and have been consistently impressed by her deep care and concern for students and staff. I strongly recommend Lara to any educational leader or organization looking to improve and excel."

“Lara compassionately understands the complexity of independent schools and from her extensive administrative experience is able to successfully facilitate organizational improvement projects and professional development. Thanks again for all your work on our admin evaluations - what a blessing to have this wonderful new tool and process tackled. Invaluable!"

“Without Lara’s leadership, mentoring, and influence, I would definitely not be where I am today. She is able to see to the heart of an issue and connect with people in a way that makes them feel cared for. Her support and expertise have helped guide and prepare me in my current or future leadership roles. We all need someone who understands and can offer wisdom from years of experience and Lara is that person!“

“Over the past ten years, I have worked very closely with Lara in a variety of professional contexts with respect to elementary schools, high-schools and advanced educational institutions across Canada. Lara has always impressed me and other team members with her meticulous attention to detail and her uncanny ability to put her finger on the crux of a problem. This skill is very much appreciated in cases involving a multitude of facts and complexity of issues.”

Reclaim your vision to lead with strength & joy!

Call or text today for your confidential consultation

Contact us to for your free 15 minute consult

403.630.3751

“For I will give you abundant water for your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit and my blessing on your children. They shall thrive like watered grass, like willows on a riverbank.” Isaiah 44:3-4

Based in Calgary, Alberta.

Serving – anywhere.

Phone: 403.630.3751

Email: lara@elevate2excellence.com

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