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About Us
Tom Weishaupt is a former teacher, principal, and system leader with nearly two decades of experience in urban education. He founded Candlestick Consulting to help schools strengthen leadership, instruction, and student outcomes through research-based, personalized coaching. Tom believes great schools are built by great people—and he partners with leaders to make that vision real.
Leadership Coaching
Targeted coaching for principals and instructional leaders to strengthen decision-making, feedback, and schoolwide execution.
Professional Development
Engaging, practical workshops on coaching, data meetings, instructional planning, and culture building—designed for immediate classroom impact.
School Improvement
Strategic guidance including school diagnostics, 90-day plans, and systems redesign to drive meaningful, measurable gains.
Instructional Systems
Hands-on coaching and system development—DDI, academic monitoring, playbooks, real-time teacher support—to improve classroom practice.
Assistant Superintendent
"Whether it be creating effective systems for coaching, supporting culture, or developing structures to effectively analyze and respond to data trends, Tom brings clarity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of what drives sustainable school improvement."
Superintendent
“I have had the great fortune of working with Tom. He is an unbelievably gifted leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes for students. Across a range of organizations and schools, Tom has demonstrated how to support and lead others to strengthen instruction, operations, and whole-school performance.”
Head of Schools
“Tom brings a clear vision for what excellent instruction should look like and he knows how to coach teachers, leaders, and teams of educators in achieving the vision. His work has been powerful, and we recommend him without reservation.”
Get in Touch
Let’s discuss how Candlestick Consulting can strengthen your school’s leadership and instruction. We’ll create a plan tailored to your goals.
