Helping education, service, and community-based organizations grow their impact.

We support business development and organization change within teacher workforce, family engagement, the future of work and democracy initiatives--designing with and building on the strengths of all students, families, and educators.

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Let’s learn about the problem your organization is trying to solve.

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Let’s create a plan to help your organization grow and increase your impact.

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Testimonials

“BloomEd more than met all of our expectations. Not only was Kerry knowledgeable and professional, but I especially appreciated the diligence with which she did her work. Kerry was very thorough, which often meant finding innovative ways to get the information needed to deliver the best product to us that she could.”

– Jennifer Iverson, Co-Chair, Prince George's Early Childhood Advisory Council

“Kerry was a delight to work with! She utilized her expertise to make sure that every detail of our grant applications aligned with grant requirements and expectations. She also kept us all on a tight timeline despite our hectic work schedules. Her support for our team was exactly what we needed to accomplish this important task!”

– Dr. Kathy Curry, Associate Professor, School of Education, Oklahoma State University

“Kerry quickly became a member of our team, connecting us to other great people and resources in her network, sharing ideas, and supporting and growing members of our team.”

– Shani Dowell, CEO, Possip, Inc.

“Kerry has an attention to detail but can also see the big picture. She is an innovative problem solver and an ideator.”

– Andres Alonso, Former CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools

“Kerry is one of the best strategic relationship builders I've encountered…she developed one of the most diverse teacher pipelines in our region, with more than 50% of our teachers identifying as people of color.”

– Jennifer Green, Founder of Urban Teachers

What makes BloomED different?

Kerry Whitacre has over 30 years of experience in the education ecosystem working for the State of Maryland, Baltimore City Public Schools and Urban Teachers (now City Teaching Alliance), one of the largest teacher residencies in the country. She has been a leader in the education field solving complex challenges and transforming systems to achieve ambitious results.

BloomED Group partners with organizations in the education and nonprofit ecosystem to advance disruptive innovation and create transformational systems designed for all.

BloomED fast forwards your organization’s impact with high value, low-cost tailored solutions. BloomED supports business development and organization change within teacher workforce, family engagement, the future of work and democracy building initiatives--designing with and building on the strengths and potential of all students, families, and educators.

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The work of BloomEd aspires to these values:

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE: Thoughtful Decision-Making, Many Right Ways with Long-Term In Mind
GROWTH MINDSET: Be Okay with Discomfort Knowing it is Essential to Grow and Learn.
BIG GOALS TOGETHER: Courage to Take on Big Challenges and Set and Reach Shared Goals as a Team
LISTEN DEEPLY: Listen with Curiosity for Deeper Understanding and Analysis to Build Trust and Candor
BE HUMAN: Have a Sense of Humor, Humility, Have Fun, and Experience Joy
FUTURE FOCUSED: Imagine and Create a Better future for All.
EMPOWER TRANSFORMATION: Enable change through deep relationships, community trust and knowledge,