Who We Are
The KINDer Schools Project is an education consulting and coaching practice founded by Christopher Guidarelli, a former public school teacher, district leader, and principal. Our work partners with school and district leaders to intentionally build KINDer, more human-centered schools—places where adults feel supported, students feel a sense of belonging, and strong instructional practice drives meaningful student outcomes.
Grounded in the belief that KINDness is not soft—but strategic, the KINDer Schools Project helps leaders align school culture, adult learning, and instructional systems around shared values that foster trust, joy, accountability, and growth.
After designing and leading a school rooted in KINDness—where both teachers and students thrived—Christopher made the decision to leave school-based leadership to support other principals and leadership teams doing this work across contexts.
Through years of coaching and systems-level work, a clear pattern emerged:
many leaders want schools that are safer, more connected, more joyful, and academically strong—but too often, the support available to them feels compliance-driven, performative, or rooted in surveillance rather than trust.
The KINDer Schools Project exists to offer something different.
Our Services
We provide customized, high-impact support for schools and districts, including:
1:1 and small-group coaching for principals and leadership teams
Professional learning series focused on adult culture, instructional practice, and leadership development
Danielson Framework–aligned support that centers growth, reflection, and humane feedback
Strategic planning and facilitation for schools navigating change, growth, or transition
In-person and remote consulting tailored to the unique needs of each community
At its core, the KINDer Schools Project helps leaders do the hard work of school improvement without losing their values—or their people—along the way.
Meet the Team
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Founder/CoachChristopher has over 15 years experiences in education. He specializes in helping new, struggling and burnt out principals lead their schools with more ease and joy. Christopher has expertise in building a positive school culture with KINDness at the center. He helps principals create and manage systems to help their school run smoother and with higher student achievement. He is passionate about running school-wide/district-wide professional learning on various topics and practices.
“But what we can do, and what we are ethically called to do, is create a space in our schools and classrooms where all students can walk in and, for that day or hour, take off the crushing weight of their armor, hang it on a rack, and open their heart to truly being seen.”
— Brene Brown
