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Middle School Heads Virtual Roundtable Notes – September 12, 2022

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News – From SAIS Trustee Will Kesler – September 2023

Throughout this year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our September news comes from Will Kesler, head of school at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, TN. […]

2023-24 New Member Schools

Welcome to these new member schools who joined SAIS during the 2023-24 year. We offer schools and school leaders a steady direction, a helping hand, an open ear, and a warm heart. We’re glad you’re here! Caldwell AcademyGreensboro, NC Caldwell […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Board Orientation & Emerging Trends

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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – August 16, 2023

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Curriculum Review: Mission, Autonomy, and Alignment

The Curricular Conundrum Relationships. Community. Faculty. These are what we say makes the independent school experience special. All true, but these elements leave out the core of what we do–the what and how of teaching and learning. The curriculum. We […]

Dodging Potholes: An Open Letter to New Heads of School

By Carolyn Chandler, Strategic School Partners Dear Friends, It’s August, and you are more than ready to take the reins of your new school. The board’s transition committee has done a great job of helping you settle in; you’ve met […]

News – From SAIS Trustee Brett Jacobsen – August 2023

Throughout this year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our August news comes from Brett Jacobsen, chief executive officer at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy […]

Interim Heads

This collection offers resources and research on the unique position of interim head of school. A New Look at Succession Planning: Ensuring the Success of Your New Head of School Connor AssociatesRegardless of how it’s done, the Strategic Pause ensures […]

Joyful Journeys: Cultivating Sustainable, Courageous, and Authentic Leadership

Join Renee Prillaman and Mike Hanas for a unique, year-long coaching experience that will help you: Be more authentic, better align your intentions and impact, and reclaim joy as you lead throughout the next school year Sustain more effectively the […]