Relationships forged by partnering the right way
Building partnerships that will weather all circumstances and the test of time. This is GPS - Genuine Partnership to Success!
Our Heart & purpose
Genuine Partnership to Success exists to equip the adults who shape children’s lives — teachers, parents, and community partners — with the tools they need to help young people thrive.
Founded by Michelle Johnson, GPS offers practical training, heartfelt guidance, and research-based strategies that strengthen classrooms, homes, and organizations. We believe that when adults grow, children rise — and every environment can become one where confidence, resilience, and purpose are built.
At GPS, it’s not just training. It’s transformation.
We Partner With You For Real
Supporting you with guidance that meets your real needs. Walking alongside you with tools that make a difference. Collaboration that strengthens classrooms, homes, and communities.
Consulting & Advisory Support
We partner with schools and organizations to identify barriers, strengthen existing systems, and create sustainable plans for long-term growth. Through thoughtful assessment and collaborative problem-solving, we uncover what’s not working and design practical, wellness-focused solutions that improve culture, performance, and community impact.
Strategic Planning & Systems Structuring
Our team analyzes data, observes current practices, and studies your environment to build strategic models that enhance daily operations. We create clear, forward-thinking structures that set the foundation for consistent workflow, improved outcomes, and future advancement across your school or organization.
Training & Implementation Services
Our certified trainers deliver dynamic in-person and virtual sessions tailored to your unique needs. Each training includes hands-on demonstrations, engaging media, and research-based strategies that equip educators, parents, and leaders with tools they can apply immediately. We help you move from learning to implementation with confidence.
In-Person Training
Our in-person trainings offer an engaging, hands-on learning experience that brings people together in a meaningful way. Through interactive activities, real-world demonstrations, and practical guidance, participants gain tools they can use immediately in their classrooms, homes, or organizations. These face-to-face sessions create space for connection, collaboration, and deeper understanding—helping every attendee leave equipped, encouraged, and ready to make an impact.
Online Courses - Coming Soon!
Our online courses will offer flexible, self-paced learning designed to fit your schedule and support your growth—anytime, anywhere. Whether accessed through your phone, tablet, or computer, each course provides practical strategies, clear guidance, and real-life applications you can start using right away. With a blend of video lessons, downloadable tools, and interactive content, our digital learning experience makes development easy, convenient, and meaningful.
Online Webinars
Our live online webinars bring learning to you—wherever you are. Each session is interactive, engaging, and designed to give you practical insight in real time. Participants can ask questions, connect with others, and explore focused topics that support growth at school, at home, or in the community. All webinars are recorded, allowing you to revisit the content at your own pace and continue learning long after the session ends.
GPS Core Services Overview
At GPS, we understand the complexity of supporting children and youth toward lasting success. Our comprehensive services bridge school, home, and community by providing tools that nurture emotional resilience, strengthen classroom culture, and promote growth-centered mindsets.
Through collaborative training, practical strategies, and a deep commitment to transformation, we help create environments where children—and the adults who guide them—can thrive. Let us walk with you on the journey of unlocking the full potential within every child.
What GPS Makes Possible—in 60 Seconds
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Partnering Success Story
Starting Point
Michelle Johnson started this life purpose of educating children and youth as a teacher, then on to administration.
Next Stage
Michelle realized that this purpose didn't stop with children and youth, but it encompasses the entire family unit; parents and the community. GPS Genuine Partnership To Success was created.
Now Gen A-Z
Now its time to take this purpose to another level - embracing Gen X, Z, Alpha, and beyond by resetting. Introducing Michelle J's RESET- for You, for Them, for REAL
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The Team
Behind
The Work
The people who make our mission possible.
The GPS team is a dedicated group of educators, trainers, professionals and community partners who share one mission: to equip the adults who guide children and youth. With backgrounds in education, counseling, business, finance, management, leadership, and family support, our team brings both expertise and heart to every training and partnership. We work collaboratively, combining research-based strategies with real-world experience to create meaningful, lasting impact. Together, we stand committed to helping schools, families, and organizations build environments where growth, connection, and purpose can flourish.
Michelle Johnson
CEO / FOUNDER
Dr. Leroy Coleman
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Reginaldo Johnson
BOARD PRESIDENT
Demond Conttrill
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Earl Coleman
LEAD LEGAL ADVISOR
Meagan Turner Coleman
LEGAL ADVISOR
Nikita Coleman
DIVERSE LEARNING ADVISOR
Novel Guilbeau
BUSINESS ADVISOR
Krisha Rogers
BOARD SECRETARY
Dr. James Coleman
SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR
Ready to Partner For Real?
GPS is ready to walk with you - for calmer classrooms, healthier culture & climate, and stronger families.