barrett-TECH provides technology leadership, management and support services to schools.  John Barrett has particular passion for and experience with Montessori schools.  

Benefits

• Strong technology and business talent with understanding of schools as well as the Montessori method and culture.  John Barrett's qualifications include:
  • Montessori training at Seton Montessori Institute
  • Director of IT Operations for EZLinks Golf
  • Senior Manager in technology consulting practice for Deloitte Consulting
  • Application developer for Hewlett Packard
  • MBA in Information Technology and Finance from University of Illinois
  • BS in Computer Science from University of Iowa
  • Director on three corporate and non-profit boards
• One Person to call for technology advice, planning, implementation, and support.
• Outside viewpoint helps identify opportunities that may otherwise be overlooked.
• Lower overall cost compared to full-time, in-house employee (salary, benefits, professional development, hardware, etc.)

Attributes

Responsive - Clients have the mobile phone number of John Barrett and are encouraged to use it whenever they wish.

Full Service - Role is to be your technology department.  This includes everything from technical support and training to procurement and implementation to strategic planning and budgeting.  Our scope of services includes: Computer Systems, Networks, Servers, Internet Access, Email, Websites, Cloud Services and Phone Systems.

Independent - No financial incentive to select one product over another.  Clients pay for service, not markups.

Working With John

After a trial period, we are retained to serve on a part-time basis equaling anywhere from 5% to 25% of a full-time staff member.  This provides our clients with the professional assistance they desire without the salary, benefits, professional development, equipment and commitment of a full-time employee.