ABOUT
A small team, fully invested in your family.
Garrett Educational Consulting is led by a founder with the field's highest credential and run with the care of a practice that keeps its roster small on purpose. Meet the people you will work with.
Katie Garrett
Founder
FOUNDER
Katie Garrett
Certified Educational Planner
Vanderbilt University
IECA Charlotte Chair
Certified Parent Coach
For over twenty years, Katie has shared her passion for academics and education with students and their families. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with degrees in both Cognitive Studies and Psychology and has completed her graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting through The University of California-Irvine. Katie has been awarded the designation of Certified Educational Planner by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners, demonstrating the highest level of professional standards through extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience in the field of educational planning. She is a Professional Member of Independent Educational Consultant Association and serves as Chair of the Charlotte Regional Chapter. In addition, Katie has completed coursework in executive functioning through Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and is a Certified Parent Coach through the International Coaching Federation.
Katie has personally visited hundreds of college and boarding school campuses and meets with admissions personnel on a regular basis to ensure that she stays abreast of the ever-changing landscape of education and admissions. She is dedicated to helping each student find the school or college environment where they can find their own personal success.
Vanderbilt University
B.A., Cognitive Studies and Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Coursework in executive functioning
IECA
Professional Member · Chair, Charlotte Regional Chapter
UC Irvine
Graduate certificate, Independent Educational Consulting
AICEP
Certified Educational Planner (CEP)
ICF
Certified Parent Coach
BUSINESS MANAGER
Martha Anne Krisko
UNC Chapel Hill
Digital Marketing Certification
20+ yrs business and marketing experience
Martha Anne brings over 20 years of diverse experience in business and marketing to Garrett Educational Consulting, where she expertly manages day-to-day operations and consults with prospective clients.
Her extensive background spans non-profit, corporate, and entrepreneurial settings, with proven success in customer relationship management, marketing campaigns, financial operations, and web design. Before joining GEC, Martha Anne held key roles in real estate marketing, project management, and financial analysis, including positions at Keller Williams Realty, Bank of America, and various entrepreneurial ventures.
Martha Anne holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also earned a Digital Marketing Certificate in 2023.
Her commitment to personalized service ensures each student’s unique strengths and goals are at the forefront of every decision.
Martha Anne Krisko
Business Manager
UNC Chapel Hill
B.A., Economics | B.A. Public Policy Analysis
Prior Roles
Keller Williams Realty • Bank of America • Entrepreneur
UNC Chapel Hill
Digital Marketing Certification
Focus
Operations, Client Relationships, Marketing
"We help each student find the environment where they can find their own personal success."
KATIE GARRETT • FOUNDER, CEP