Improve School and Education Outcomes Based on Student, Parent, and Teacher Feedback


Our Story
We believe that happy teachers lead to happy students and thriving schools. Our work grew out of the understanding and research that when teachers and staff feel supported, valued, and meaningfully included in decision making, students have better academic outcomes, better attendance, and a better educational experience.
For 25 years, CustomInsight has supported schools, districts, nonprofits, state and local governments, and organizations to improve their culture through surveys, data analysis, and data-driven strategic planning.
We have helped hundreds schools and education organizations:
- Strengthen climate and culture
- Increase teacher retention and student attendance
- Enhance employee engagement
- Develop teachers’ and leaders’ capacity
- Advance equity and access
- Improve education outcomes
Our Mission
To build vibrant, equitable school communities and improve educational outcomes by elevating the voices of students, teachers, and families.


Our Vision
Welcome to our timeline, where we share key moments in our journey at Customs Insights for Schools. Each milestone reflects our commitment to transforming educational experiences. From our inception to today, we have continuously evolved, listening to the needs of our community and adapting our survey solutions to serve schools better.

Student and Teacher Centered
We listen to and elevate the voices of students and teachers to understand their experiences and needs, and authentically include them in problem solving and decision making.
Impact
We use data to drive meaningful change that creates more equitable and supportive learning environments, addresses root causes, and improves educational outcomes for all students.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure trust, transparency, and security
Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to help schools and districts gather, analyze, and act on data to create transformative change.
Meet our Leadership Team
At Customs Insights for Schools, our team is dedicated to making a difference in education. Each member plays a vital role in delivering personalized survey solutions, ensuring schools have the insights they need to thrive.

Dave Gutzman
Founder and CEO

Bill Freund
VP of Marketing & Business Development

Christine Ipolyi
Director of Client Services

Sophie Teitelbaum
Senior Director of Education and Equity

Peter Yates
Lead Developer

Cheng-Tong Lir Wang, Ph.D.
Lead Data Scientist
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Survey Solutions
Gather insights to help improve school climate and educational outcomes

School Climate Survey
Gain comprehensive insights into school climate and culture with feedback from students, teachers, staff, and parents. Improve school culture, academic performance, and teacher retention.

Student Perception Survey
Learn about students’ experiences at school. Improve the learning environment, educational outcomes, student wellbeing, and school safety, and increase student attendance and retention

Teacher & Staff Engagement Survey
Understand workplace satisfaction for teachers and staff. Improve morale, motivation, and employee engagement. Enhance teacher retention and boost student academic achievement.

Parent & Family Engagement Survey
Learn about parents’ perception of teaching and learning, school culture, and bullying and school safety. Build partnerships with parents to improve educational outcomes.

Enrollment Survey
Determine what factors most influence parents’ decisions about where they want to enroll their child in school. Increase student enrollment and retention

Exit Survey
Exit survey to uncover the real reasons employees leave and identify opportunities to improve retention.

360 Feedback Survey
Insightful 360-degree feedback for leaders to identify strengths and growth areas. Includes participant portal and development planning

Custom Survey
If you can dream it, we can build it!
Survey Samples & Questions
Access a variety of Survey Samples & Questions that can be customized to fit your needs, ensuring you get the most relevant data from your surveys.