About Lisa Bennett Cares
LBC (Lisa Bennett Cares) Educational Consulting was created with the community in mind. Lisa believes that lifelong learners create stronger communities because the more you know, the more you grow.
With over 20 years of experience in education at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as in adult education in the U.S. and abroad, Lisa brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the educational consulting field.
Where It All Began
LBC Educational Consulting grew out of a need I saw in the alternative school program I taught in for 10 years. Students were barely coming to school because they did not see the relevance, and they were dealing with unresolved childhood trauma. The graduation rate among my at-promise students was low.
When the therapist who gave group and individual therapy sessions left the program to pursue private practice, he left a void that needed to be filled, so I began creating lessons geared toward mental and emotional well-being.
The title G.R.O.W. Time came to mind as I tried to name the class period, and I pondered how I wanted my students to grow. I wanted them to have a growth mindset, be resilient, optimistic, and understand what it means to truly be wealthy in life, not just financially, so I turned G.R.O.W. into an acronym that stands for Growth, Resilience, Optimism, and Wealth. Every lesson within the G.R.O.W. Time curriculum is centered around these themes.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.“
Maya Angelou
In the Spotlight
Awards & Recognition
I have been blessed to be recognized by multiple organizations for my work over the last 2 decades.
Features
Ongoing & Past Honors
Influential Woman of 2025 & 2026 from Influential Women Magazine
Excellence in Education Award from Education 2.0
Teacher Forum Spotlight from Anderson School District 4
Teacher Spotlight from Columbia High School, Columbia High School
Teacher of the Week from Carolina Forest High School
Alpha Chi Graduate Honor Society
Featured in Clemson World, Insights Success, Passion Vista, Peercite Journal of Women Leadership, and Global Icons Review magazines
Services Offered
Curriculum & Instructional Design
I design learning experiences that are both research-backed and immediately useful. Whether you need a full curriculum map, innovative assessments, or a specialized program like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), I build materials that engage learners and drive real results.
Includes: Program Development, Curriculum Mapping, Assessment Design, K-12 and Adult Learning, SEL Curriculum, and AI Integration in Education.
Learning & Development
I empower your team with the skills and confidence they need to succeed. From designing scalable training ecosystems for an entire state to facilitating engaging professional development workshops, I provide practical strategies that educators and professionals can use the very next day.
Includes: Training Program Implementation, Professional Development Facilitation, Scalable Training Ecosystems, and Change Management.
Educational Technology Integration
I help you navigate and leverage the power of technology. From implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS) to integrating AI-enhanced learning tools and securing grants for cutting-edge resources, like virtual reality (VR) career training, I ensure technology serves your educational goals.
Includes: LMS Implementation, Virtual Training Tools, Data Analytics, AI-Enhanced Learning, Grant Writing for Technology.
Leadership & Organizational Strategy
We step back with you to look at the big-picture structures. We help identify gaps, streamline processes, and develop cohesive strategies that align your vision with your outcomes. We believe in building systems that last, not just quick fixes.
Includes: Stakeholder Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, and Organizational Restructuring.