About VMNY

24 years in education, centered on the people who do the work.

VMNY Consulting Group exists to help schools reach every learner — especially students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and the students who are hardest to engage — by strengthening the educators who serve them.

Our approach

Founded and led by Vanessa MacDonna, VMNY Consulting Group brings 24 years of K–12 experience in urban schools — ten years as a classroom teacher and more than fourteen as a district-level administrator, including a decade as a special education instructional coach. As an approved vendor to 400 Texas schools, VMNY specializes in middle school literacy, math, and science; in supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities; and in engaging students who struggle with self-regulation.

Our educational philosophy is built on a foundation of service — supporting both children and parents through high-quality instruction delivered by educators who are professionally developed to meet the needs of every student. Rather than intervening only with students, VMNY builds on the strengths educators already have, partnering with teachers and leaders to build lasting capacity across the whole school.

Mission

To transform disengaged classrooms into engaged, participatory learning environments — one educator, one student, one school at a time.

Values

Equity

Every learner deserves to be reached, not just managed.

Inclusion

Practices that work for the full range of a real classroom.

Collaboration

We work with educators, never around them.

Student Success

Every engagement is measured by what changes for kids.

Leadership

The experience behind the work.

Vanessa MacDonna

Founder & Principal Consultant

Vanessa is a 24-year education professional whose career spans the classroom, district leadership, and consulting — ten years as a teacher and more than fourteen as a district-level administrator, including a decade as a special education instructional coach. Before entering education she built a career in business. Across 24 years of instruction, her students consistently scored proficient and beyond on state standardized exams. She specializes in supporting multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students who struggle with self-regulation and engagement — and is known among principals as a trusted "utility player" who can step into almost any challenge a school is facing.

Ready to strengthen your school?

Whether you're strengthening leadership, supporting educators, or engaging families, we're ready to help you take the next step.

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