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 Unlocking Educational Success:

Expert Guidance For School Admissions

  

At Howell Academics, we offer unparalleled expertise in guiding families through school admissions. We specialize in preschools, kindergarten, lower, middle, and upper schools. With advanced degrees in education and over 15 years of experience in independent school roles, our  invaluable insights ensure your educational journey is successful. 

Looking for the most trusted source to help you and your family navigate the complex path to private education?

We're here to help you succeed in your admissions journey & beyond.

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"On behalf of my family, we truly appreciate your support to our daughter and  making our dreams come true, with acceptance into Crofton House School."

 

Crofton House JK 2021/2022 B & H Sue.
Founder; Paula Howell

Elevating Education & Business

 

Paula Howell is the Founder and Education Director of Howell Academics, a leading consulting firm specializing in educational readiness, private school admissions, and business coaching for educational leaders and entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of experience spanning early childhood development, educational consulting, and strategic business mentorship, Paula is passionate about empowering both families and organizations to reach their highest potential.

Paula holds a Bachelor of Education with Honours in Early Childhood Education and Developmental Psychology, and advanced certifications in Human Resource Management from Cornell University, Family Mediation from York University, and specialized training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy®. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology, further deepening her expertise in relational dynamics and personal development.

Through Howell Academics, Paula supports families navigating private school admissions with programs like Testing Ready® and Admissions Prep®, while also offering business coaching, strategic consulting, and professional development for educational institutions, daycares, and small business owners. Her work is grounded in a holistic approach that values readiness, resilience, leadership, and authentic growth — whether guiding a child into their first school community or helping an entrepreneur scale their business with clarity and purpose.

Company Values & Commitment

 

Opportunity 

Opening doors and minds to new possibilities, creating a foundation for long  term success, joy of lifelong learning, wonderment, thriving environment for  growth, education, socialization, professional skills, personal development.

Understanding 

Clarity, confidence, helping clients through the process, trust, vulnerability,  relatability, relationships, honesty, transparency. 

Personal Excellence 

Uniqueness, finding the right fit, family strengths, child strengths, family story,  customized plan, authenticity, getting to the heart of your family’s personality,  interests, qualifications, and aspirations. 

Empowerment 

Educating, confidence, helping families articulate and express their unique  strengths and qualities, providing tools and personalized support, connections.

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Our office is thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation. By welcoming you into our well-equipped, professional environment, we aim to create a space where meaningful work and authentic connections happen naturally.

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