Our Professionals
Who We Are:
Gateway School Sales is a leading DFW business brokerage firm serving owners of education-based businesses in North Texas. Based in Carrollton, Texas, our company strives to guide business owners through the process of ownership transition. Our brokers have a combined experience of over 40 years selling schools. Our highly trusted brokers are masters in converting a business owner’s hard earned business equity into cash, while also helping buyers realize their dream of becoming independent business owners. Gateway School Sales specializes in selling preschools, private primary schools, Academies, Montessori schools, accredited schools, and other education centers.
Scott Perry, CBI, BCB, LREB — Managing Partner & Child‑Care Deal Champion
For more than 20 years, Scott Perry has helped entrepreneurs convert years of nurturing young minds into the financial freedom they deserve. As Managing Partner of Gateway School Sales—the child‑care division of Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions—Scott leads a specialized team that boasts a 90 percent close rate, nearly three times the industry norm. From single-site Montessori schools to multi-location daycare portfolios, his mission is simple: maximize value, protect staff and family relationships, and hand you the check on your terms.
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Michelle Dunn — Managing Partner, M&AMI, CBI, BCB, LREA
Meet Michelle Dunn, an experienced Business Broker Specializing in Preschool Transactions. With a deep expertise in business brokerage and track record of success in the education sector, Michelle has built a distinguished career guiding preschool owners through the complex process of selling their businesses. Additionally, with over 20 years of experience, Michelle Dunn understands the unique challenges and opportunities in transitioning ownership of early childhood education centers.
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Cheryl Hayes — Senior Associate Broker, LREA
With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience and more than 13 years at Gateway School Sales, Cheryl Hayes is a trusted expert in the sale of preschools and child care centers across Texas. As a former owner of multiple licensed child care facilities, Cheryl brings a deep understanding of what it takes to run and sell a successful school. Her passion for early education and her hands-on industry experience make her an invaluable resource for both sellers and buyers.
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Margaret Perry — Business Intermediary, CBI, LREA
Margaret Perry is a Licensed Real Estate Agent (LREA) with the Texas Real Estate Commission and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) through the International Business Brokers Association, Margaret blends real‑estate savvy with deep transaction experience. Her 27‑year background in management, marketing, and negotiations equips her to protect confidentiality, anticipate regulatory hurdles, and keep deal momentum strong.
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