We create access, Community and Ease for Families of Color so they can find joy on their Independent School Journey

A Dynamic Approach to Independent School Access

At RIISE, we know every student deserves an educational environment that will lift them up, celebrate their gifts, and allow them to explore new horizons. As an independent school Mother of 2, Gina Parker Collins knows just how critical parent involvement in school community is to student success, especially when it comes to advocating for students of color.

She founded Resources in Independent School Education (RIISE) to provide comprehensive advocacy for families of color as they search for culturally responsive independent school opportunities.

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ACCESS

We help unlock educational roadmaps that lead to educational excellence. We value diverse experiences and respond to the complexity of the journey.

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APPLICATION

We position families for authentic success as they show up inspired, empowered, and ready to win in a highly selective admission process.

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ENROLLMENT

We acknowledge the spoken and unspoken. We encourage voice & visibility building upon and creating educational legacy. We make great schools better.

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Become a RIISE Member Family!

+ Getting in and thriving is as much about mindset and strategy as it is about luck and money.

+ RIISE advises and advocates for the success of families on behalf of their vision and commitment for academic excellence with independent schools.

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Become a
RIISE Member School!

+ School membership with RIISE offers high-touch engagement with families who expect belonging alongside academic excellence as they consider and invest in elite PreK - Grade 12, Independent Day & Boarding Schools.

+ RIISE strategically advises and partners with thought-leaders and stakeholders in and outside of schools to recruit and enroll diverse perspectives, and to create culturally inclusive experiences and activations that benefit all scholars.

RIISE Member Schools 2024-25

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RIISE delivers culturally relevant experiential platforms for families of color and independent school engagement. Signature events include

  • Fall & Spring Recruitment Events

  • Student Events

  • Parent Networking & Development

  • RIISE Martha’s Vineyard

  • Lunch with Gina

We Love Sharing our collective narratives for legacy in independent schools.

Subscribe below for first-hand stories and narratives, culturally relevant experiences, and Independent School opportunities. We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey!