BCPS VENDOR CAPABILITY STATEMENT
ForwardReady U
Rainbow Connector, LLC DBA ForwardReady U
BCPS Approved Vendor
Vendor #VC0000128172
Contract NGO-408-26 · Through 5/31/2031
Leadership Development & Professional Learning for BCPS Schools and Departments
ForwardReady U is a Board-approved vendor under NGO-408-26. Schools and departments can request services directly via purchase order — no competitive bid required. All offerings are customized to your leadership level, goals, and BCPS priorities.
100+
Combined years
of experience
of experience
8
Expert
facilitators
facilitators
Services Available Under NGO-408-26
Power Skills Series
Half-day, full-day, or multi-session workshops on the 9 leadership competencies that drive school improvement.
Summer Leadership Institute
Multi-day intensive to launch the year with clarity, culture-building, and leadership momentum.
Emerging Leaders Pipeline
Structured pathway from teacher-leader to department chair to AP, with coaching and readiness tools.
Central Office Program
Cross-divisional alignment, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement for district-level leaders.
Executive & Instructional Coaching
1:1, team, and cohort coaching for principals, APs, teacher-leaders, and executive staff.
Keynotes & Custom Workshops
Standalone presentations or tailored workshops on EQ, conflict resolution, culture, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), neurodiversity, and more.
Our Leadership Development Collective
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Maisie Lynch, M.S., NBCT, CCSP
CEO & Founder, ForwardReady U · 20+ yrs MCPS/PGCPS · Project Oversight Lead
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Dr. Christine Handy
MCAAP President · Past President, National Association of Secondary School Principals · International Speaker & Trainer · Certified John Maxwell Trainer
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Shayne Swift, MS, ACC, EXA, CACP
Executive Function & ADHD Leadership Coach · Expressive Arts Practitioner · Former IB Coordinator & Charter School Co-Founder
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Karen Sherwood, MSW, LCSW-C
Psychoanalytic Executive Coach · Trauma-Informed Leadership · Emotional Intelligence Development
AE
Amy Earp
Professional Training Facilitator · Workshop Design · Workplace Culture & Belonging
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Kashonna Marrow
Speaker · Executive Coach & Corporate Trainer/Facilitator · Transformational Leadership · Personal & Professional Development
LH
Liz Huerta
Certified TC Level 2 Facilitator, Marriott International · Communication & Professional Leadership
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Nulty Lynch, CCSP
Content Specialist & MCPS Instructional Leader · Data-driven PD · Emerging Leader Development
How to Request Services
1
Identify your need
Workshop, coaching, keynote, or institute
2
Contact ForwardReady U
Free consultation & needs assessment
3
Co-design your program
Customized scope, dates & facilitators
4
Issue a purchase order
Vendor #VC0000128172 · Contract NGO-408-26
Why ForwardReady U
Industry-Recognized Credentials
Our team combines nationally recognized certifications, advanced professional training, and leadership within respected education and career development organizations to deliver research-based, high-impact learning experiences with confidence and credibility.
Instructional Leaders
Multiple active educators and instructional leaders across public schools, charter schools, and private sector settings
Blueprint-Aligned
Tied to Maryland Blueprint & BCPS strategic priorities
MBE/SBE Compliant
100% of engagements include SBE/MBE participation, exceeding BCPS goals
BCPS-Approved Vendor · Contract NGO-408-26: Professional Workshops and Speaking Engagements · Vendor #VC0000128172 · Contract Term through 5/31/2031
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