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SAIS Volunteer Opportunities

SAIS relies on member volunteers to assist in providing engaging programs and a beneficial accreditation process. Volunteers help programs run smoothly and allow members to take on leadership roles within the association. The following opportunities are available to support and […]

School Stories: How Do You Celebrate Your 175th Birthday?

By Jennifer Parris, St. Mary’s Episcopal School St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the oldest independent school in Tennessee, celebrated its 175th anniversary with a party last spring, the culmination of a yearlong campaign to honor and remember the traditions and legacy […]

Work and Wellness at Ravenscroft

By Kendra Varnell and Justin Brandon, Ravenscroft School Given the unprecedented circumstances of the last two years, there is hardly disagreement that the unique consideration of teachers’ needs and well-being is not just important but required. The challenges facing all […]

Powering On

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STEM Mentoring Award for Bernadin – Clay test page

SAIS member school The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Atlanta is internationally known for its innovative approach, academic excellence, and the leadership opportunities offered to its 4th – 8th grade students. It now has another point of pride in Junior […]

STEM Mentoring Award for Bernadin

SAIS member school The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Atlanta is internationally known for its innovative approach, academic excellence, and the leadership opportunities offered to its 4th – 8th grade students. It now has another point of pride in Junior […]

What Employees Want: Post-Pandemic Retention Strategies to Keep Your Best People

With headlines touting 2021 as the year of “The Great Resignation” and a parent community that is concerned over any sign of teacher turnover, schools should give intentional thought to employee retention.   Brad Rathgeber, head of One Schoolhouse, shares […]

School Stories: Culture With Intentionality

Kendall Terry, assistant director of Clayton-Bradley Academy shares how they are developing a culture where people want to attend, work, and grow. What makes a school campus unique? What causes a person to feel something different when they go from […]

School Traditions and Celebrations

By Sheri Burkeen, Director of Resources, SAIS When you join the faculty of a 175-year-old school, you can expect to become part of many traditions and celebrations. I was a French hen. It was my first year to participate in […]

Obtain Meaningful and Actionable Feedback with SAIS Surveys

Surveys offer schools valuable information from stakeholders in the school community. SAIS offers a variety of survey options developed to gather feedback from parents, students, faculty, and trustees. School Community Feedback Survey For parents, faculty, and upper school students, the […]