Founder and Network

Dr. Frank Burtnett, founder and president of Education Now, is a life long counselor, educator and administrator. He began his career as a teacher, counselor and student services director with the Fairfax County (VA) public schools. After an active tenure as a state (PA) consultant for student services, he became engaged in a long and rewarding career in education association management.

As the chief executive officer of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and deputy executive director of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Frank has worked with counselors, educators and human service providers in myriad settings and extensive locations across the United States and international settings. Through his consulting practice, he has served more than 350 institutions, organizations, agencies and firms.

He is an experienced trainer, researcher, evaluator and writer and possesses the management skills to assist clients at every stage of the program development process, from planning to design to implementation. His critical eye can help program sponsors identify the "lessons learned" in their endeavors and build upon these positive programs elements as they move into the maintenance and institutionalization of their projects. He has written numerous student, family and counselor oriented publications that have appealed to their audiences because of their "reader friendliness." (See Products). Frank is also a popular presenter and speaker at both professional and public events and known for his poignant and pragmatic messages and powerful delivery.

Throughout his career, Frank has always served as a teacher. Currently on the adjunct faculty of the Marymount University (VA) Graduate School of Education and Human Services, he is engaged in preparing future counselors to take their place in providing services to clients. Dr. Burtnett earned the Doctor of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Counseling at George Washington University (DC) and Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Shippensburg University (PA). He holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC) certifications of the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). He is a registered counselor (# RC2478) in the state of Maine.

Education Now has created and utilized an extensive network of topical experts and authorities and stands ready to assemble an effective and efficient team of consultants to respond to any specific client needs. Our outstanding team has the experience and the credentials to get you where you want to go.

Philosophy

No job is too big or too small for Education Now. After discussing needs, objectives and desired outcomes with prospective clients, Frank and his network of Education Now consultants will assemble a proposal tailored to those unique requirements. Education Now promises quality service at reasonable rates and delivered according to a mutally- agreeable timetable.