During the December Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads shared valuable research and resources they have utilized within their communities. The topics discussed ranged from enhancing the student experience and exceeding parent expectations to respectfully navigating challenging conversations that […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your school’s parents and families completely understood your mission and vision? If they supported teachers, the administration, and the advancement fund? If they not only showed up for parent events, but also encouraged other mission-fit […]
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One of a board of trustees’ major responsibilities is to support the head of school, and for good reason. Without the head’s ability to manage the day-to-day functioning of the school, the board would not be able to fulfill its […]
As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, TN, McGehee shares that he does, however, love […]
“Thinking about the far-off future is more than an exercise in intellectual curiosity. It’s a practical skill that new research reveals has a direct neurological link to greater creativity, empathy, and optimism. In other words, futurist thinking gives you the […]
It is a truism that the most talented teams do not always come out on top. Often, the team that “claims the prize” is one whose members support each other, utilize one other’s strengths, and minimize weaknesses. As Michael Jordan […]
