Who We Are Visionary Leaders Institute (VLI) is a national educational consulting firm, founded on the belief that the root causes of academic underachievement are lack of motivation, chronically low expectations and school environments that do not consistently promote excellence. We believe there are many young people today who have the same thirst for knowledge exhibited by so many great leaders of the past. They simply have been shown and accepted that mediocrity is the order of the day. For the past decade, VLI has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of our three-step process to learning and releasing the spirit of academic excellence: Capture, Inspire, then Teach! Our Mission The mission of Visionary Leaders Institute is to make significant, positive contributions to the revitalization of urban America, by providing training, guidance, inspiration, and technical assistance to those involved in public education. This includes parents, students, teachers, administrators, and staff. Whether you represent an urban or suburban school district, a charter school, a private institution, or an educational interest group, the VLI Family invites you to review our unmatched services and credentials and join us in our mission!