6035 Group
Leadership Elevated
Our Mission
Elevating Every Leader
Build self-awareness
By understanding their strengths, blind spots, energy, and influence so they can lead with more intention.
Strengthen communication
By providing clear expectations, giving regular feedback, and become a better listener to align people
to purpose and performance.
Develop others
By giving leaders tools to coach, mentor, delegate, and support growth instead of just directing tasks.
Create accountability
By setting goals, measuring results, and following through so teams can see progress and
trust the process.
Basecamp at 6,035 Feet
Located in Colorado Springs
we partner with K–12 districts, schools, school boards, and leaders nationwide
in person and virtually to strengthen leadership, improve systems,
and drive lasting results.
Leaders Achieve Breakthrough Performance
through strategic support, practical guidance, and a deep commitment to meaningful impact.
Founded on a Legacy of Leadership
Grounded in decades of educational leadership
and a deep commitment to helping schools and districts grow strong leaders, effective systems, and lasting results.
More than 50 years of recognized senior leadership experience
in Colorado public education as well as industry certifications for our services.
Learning tailored to real challenges and bold goals
through executive coaching, consulting and mentoring, and professional development.
Meet The Team
Guiding Your Ascent
Dr. Lori Cooper
With 24 years of transformative school and executive leadership experience, Dr. Cooper is a catalyst for educational excellence.
Known for her hands-on, client-centered style, Dr. Cooper takes the time to listen to each district’s story and learn the aspirations of every school leader she serves. Every partnership begins with a deep understanding of local goals, unique cultures, and specific challenges—resulting in customized solutions that reflect what matters most to each school community. Her responsive, collaborative process ensures that every plan is not only strategic but also relevant and sustainable.
Dr. Cooper’s recognized expertise in strategic planning and leadership development enables her to create transformative educational environments that ignite student success. As an educational author and national professional developer for Solution Tree, she also brings innovative strategies and practical application to the classroom. Her passion for learning and organizational growth inspires teams to reimagine what’s possible—and her clients appreciate her commitment to their long-term success. In addition, Lori is a national superintendent search consultant for McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, helping districts identify leaders who fit their vision and values.
Dr. Walt Cooper
As one of Colorado’s longest-serving superintendents with over three decades of executive leadership, Dr. Cooper now leverages his deep experience to empower district leaders and school boards in transformative governance. He specializes in equipping superintendents and Boards of Education with proven tools to design meaningful change and drive sustained excellence. He works side-by-side with school and district leaders to develop data-driven, actionable strategic plans that tie resources to local priorities and put student achievement at the center. By cultivating effective, collaborative partnerships between boards and superintendents, Dr. Cooper ensures that every solution supports district values and builds a foundation of mutual trust.
His expertise spans critical aspects of district management—including financial strategy and targeted board member training—guiding teams in designing responsible budgeting practices and growth-minded governance tailored to district objectives. Recognizing that leadership and community needs vary widely, Dr. Cooper adapts his support and training to every district’s context, helping boards evolve into high-performing teams that foster transparency, community engagement, and educational excellence. Walt is also a national superintendent search consultant for McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, where he helps districts select leaders who are a true fit for their unique aspirations.
A Different Kind Of
Purpose
Perspective +
Credibility
Experienced former educators with certified expertise and practical knowledge of current school and district realities.
The Right Fit
Two complimentary fit sessions help ensure our services match your unique needs.
Affordable
by Design
Leadership growth should not be limited by district budgets. Our fees are among the most affordable in the business.
Personalized Partnership
We listen first, tailor our approach to your context, and stay alongside you from vision to implementation.
Our Services
Stronger Leaders. Lasting Impact.
Professional Development
Shared learning creates aligned leadership practice.
We design and deliver professional development to equips educators and leaders with practical skills they can use immediately. Workshops are tailored to context, goals, team dynamics, and current challenges. Our professional learning experiences will build confidence, deepen self-awareness, and create lasting shifts in practice.
Our Most Popular Workshops :
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Blueprint for Board Excellence
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Leadership Assessment & Driving Forces
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Reimagining K-12 Accountability
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Leadership for Change and Impact
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Stronger leaders begin with intentional reflection and action.
Executive coaching is a confidential, client-centered partnership that helps leaders gain clarity, expand perspective, and take purposeful action on what matters most.
Through powerful questions, reflection, and exploration—not prescribed advice—an ICF-aligned coach supports you in identifying your own insights, challenging assumptions, and moving with greater confidence.
Unlike consulting or mentoring, coaching does not begin with the coach’s advice or prescribed solutions. It is a future-focused process that treats you as the expert in your own life, leadership context, and aspirations.
CONSULTING & MENTORING
Depth of Experience. Practical Insight. Lasting Impact.
Our consulting and mentoring services help leaders turn vision into practical, sustainable improvement. Drawing on deep executive and school leadership experience, we partner with leaders, teams, schools, districts, and boards to clarify priorities, strengthen capacity, and build the systems, routines, and collaborative cultures that support stronger teaching, learning, and lasting results.
Popular services include:
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Interview preparation and leadership transitions
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Board development and governance support
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Organizational Alignment and Improvement
BASECAMP
RESOURCE HUB
START THE CLIMB!
Download any of the free tools below (click the Basecamp symbol) from our most current work with schools and districts to navigate current challenges and gain traction quickly.
Values to Action Snapshot
Do you measure what is valued most in your district? Identify gaps between what you measure and what you value..
Elevating Superintendent Performance
Learn about our standards-based superintendent evaluation system summary that guides boards through a four-step annual cycle and five core leadership standards.
Clarity Creates Culture
Using agreements instead of vague expectations to improve organizational culture.
Superintendent Insight 360°
Learn about our tool for superintendent performance from those who work closest with the role.
Coaching Circles for Teams
A quick tool for small groups of peers to coach one another around real leadership challenges, using deep listening and powerful questions instead of advice-giving
Navigating Change
A tool for practical reflection, clear next steps, and a simple framework to help you move through change with confidence. It’s a quick, helpful resource for anyone leading or living through change.
SUMMIT MODULES - COMING SOON!
Continue the ascent and move beyond quick solutions with low-cost, in-depth modules and guided support designed to help individuals and teams grow stronger with every step
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Self-paced, virtual, and can include facilitation
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Designed from our most utilized services and resources
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Includes all instruction, downloadable materials, and resources
Client Experiences...
Our Impact....Their Words
Dr. Walt Cooper was clear from the start that his goal is a mutual process where the Board learns and understands what its community and District need so everyone can work together. There was tremendous value in the Board training, exercises, and careful approach to pulling in community and staff voice. He built a cooperative process of introspection and goal setting to create a customized matching experience.
Beth Smith, President Washoe County School District, Reno, NV
Working with Dr. Lori Cooper was transformative for our district. Her expert guidance helped us develop a clear logic model, set ambitious goals, and create actionable strategies tailored to our culture and needs. Thanks to her support, we turned our vision into measurable results and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
Melissa Burkhardt-Shields
School District 49
Consulting with Dr. Lori Cooper was invaluable. Her expertise in standards-based grading and MTSS helped us build strong, sustainable systems tailored to our needs. Through her insightful coaching and high-quality resources, our teams gained the skills and confidence to launch and sustain impactful, lasting initiatives.
John Steele
Montrose School District
We were beyond pleased with Dr. Cooper's consultative services, result, methodology and professional insight. He was a professional, a quality listener, and masterful facilitator for our public, staff, and Board of Education.
Lewis Palmer District 38 Board of Education
Let’s talk
Send us questions about our services or to discuss your unique needs!
Schedule your TWO FREE fit consultations to discover how we can elevate your leadership!