INNOVATION
COURAGE
OUR VALUES
COLLABORATION
RESEARCH
GROWTH
Our Mission
We transform organizations by delivering innovative services that cultivate a culture of continuous improvement leading to meaningful outcomes.
Our Vision
To lead and inspire the evolution of organizations into spaces that honor individual strengths and cultivates mutual respect.
Dr. Tonya Breland
Dr. Tonya Breland has a passion and commitment to increasing achievement for all students as well as building capacity of professionals. Her research, experiences in leading at the local and state levels uniquely position her to address organizational challenges, inspire, motivate and build capacity of educational/organizational leaders and teams.
Tonya is a highly respected National Milken Educator Award recipient and educational leader with a lifelong mission to make a difference in the lives of others. She has served as Teacher, Curriculum Supervisor, Principal at the local level and as a Director of Professional Learning and Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the NJ Department of Education. She is the founder and CEO/President of TESO Consulting Group.
She currently serves on several boards, Rowan University Foundation Board, Eskolta School Design, NJ Tutoring Corp, and more.
She has authored two books: Fight to Make It Happen: 6 Power Principles to Fulfilling Your Purpose & Living Your Dreams and Mykayla Mitchell Moves Away, a children's chapter book.
She is the co-author of E-book for Organizational Leaders and her newly released book, Today's Classroom: Practical Strategies for Nurturing Greatness in Your Diverse Learners.
Tonya is a graduate of Howard University, Nova Southeastern University & New York University, where she received her Doctor of Education in Leadership & Innovation.
Dr. Erika Leak
Erika Leak is a highly regarded educator and leader with a distinguished career in education at both the state and local levels. Inspired by her family’s legacy of education and perseverance, Erika developed a deep commitment to ensuring that all students receive the support and resources needed to thrive academically.
Her professional journey includes serving as director of the New Jersey Office of the State Board of Education, where she contributed to statewide policy reviews and initiatives benefiting students across New Jersey. As a classroom teacher, Erika was known for delivering high-quality, culturally relevant instruction and consistently prioritizing the diverse needs of her students. She also served as the English Language Arts and Literacy Coordinator for the New Jersey Department of Education, where she championed excellence in education.
Erika’s work in public education has culminated in her current role as chief program officer with TESO Consulting Group, where she collaborates with organizational leaders to develop effective strategies that promote growth, learning, and inclusion. Her consulting work extends her impact beyond the classroom, helping institutions create environments where individuals and teams can excel.
Erika holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University and both a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Temple University.
She lives in New Jersey with her husband and three daughters.
Erika is also the co-author of the e-book A Guide for Organizational Leaders and the newly released Today's Classroom: Practical Strategies for Nurturing Greatness in Your Diverse Learners.
We Have Served
Schools & Organizations
214+
Students
111,000+
Trainings
300+
(2023-2024)
Professionals
10,000+
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“We participated in the Culturally Responsive Leadership "starter" session as a group professional development. There was a balanced mix of content so that everyone, no matter where we each are in the spectrum of equity work, could find a key takeaway. The presentation was engaging, and collaborative, sparked meaningful discussion, and left our group excited for the next session.”
-T. P., Director
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“We participated in the Culturally Responsive Leadership "starter" session as a group professional development. There was a balanced mix of content so that everyone, no matter where we each are in the spectrum of equity work, could find a key takeaway. The presentation was engaging, and collaborative, sparked meaningful discussion, and left our group excited for the next session.”
T.P., Director