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Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Head of School Transitions & the Longevity of Heads

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The Smartest Person in the Room

This article originally appeared on the RG175 Blog and is reprinted here with the author’s permission. I value humility in a leader. As an independent school search consultant, I associate humility with learning, and being a learner is one of […]

The Head’s Role in Cultivating Leaders

By Derrick Willard, Head of School, Augusta Preparatory Day School When I took the job as head of school at Augusta Preparatory Day School (Georgia) in 2019, I was amused when a young student asked me, “Just what do you […]

News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – February 2023

Hello Friends! As you read this, February is coming to its quick close. To many this month is the trough of the school year, particularly in our region where we do not tend to build in a longer midwinter break. […]

2023 Board/Head Workshop

Optimizing the Board/Head Partnership The challenges facing boards and heads are more complex than ever. A trusting board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities for the school to thrive and move forward when critical moments arise.  This workshop will discuss what heads […]

2023 Institute for Heads

Engage with other heads at this energizing and nurturing retreat offering thoughtful, nuanced conversations on complex issues facing heads of school. Expect conversations with other heads who understand exactly what your days are like. There will be humor, there will be […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Governance Best Practices & Board Nominations

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News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – January 2023

Hello Friends! After the indulgences of December, I have to say that I generally embrace the starkness of January and planning for the calendar year ahead. Many of you are deep in basketball and the other sports of this winter […]

The High Strategic Value of an Interim Head: A Conversation with Ralph Wales

Choosing an interim head of school doesn’t have to be a backup plan—it can be the most strategic option for a school in transition. Conventional wisdom suggests that when a head of school leaves their post, a new one must […]

Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – January 18, 2023

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