Brandon Jacobs Leads SAIS Roundtable
Search consultant Brandon Jacobs co-facilitated the virtual SAIS DEI Directors Roundtable.
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We are also proud to provide a team of coaches and mentors, who leverage the experience of having run schools successfully, to help school leaders realize their full potential. From governance to crisis management, and from evaluation to coaching and mentoring, we help schools realize their full potential.
Learn MoreSome Recent Partners
- Name The Buckley School
- City/State New York, NY
- Type K-9, all boys
- Engagement
- Website https://www.buckleyschool.org/page
- Name St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- City/State Austin, TX
- Type K-12, coeducational day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.sasaustin.org/page
- Name St. Bernard’s School
- City/State New York, NY
- Type K-9, all boys
- Engagement
- Website https://www.stbernards.org/page
- Name Chadwick International School
- City/State Incheon, South Korea
- Type PreK-12, coed, international day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.chadwickinternational.org/
- Name Dexter Southfield School
- City/State Brookline, MA
- Type PreK-12, single-sex lower/middle, coed upper school
- Engagement
- Website http://www.dextersouthfield.org/
- Name Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
- City/State Brooklyn, NY
- Type Preschool-8, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.bhmsny.org/
- Name Chadwick School
- City/State Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
- Type K-12, independent day school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.chadwickschool.org/
- Name New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- City/State Burlington, MA
- Type Independent, voluntary, nonprofit organization
- Engagement
- Website https://www.neasc.org/
- Name Big Sky School District #72
- City/State Big Sky, MT
- Type Elementary, middle, and high school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.bssd72.org/
- Name Heritage Hall School
- City/State Oklahoma City, OK
- Type Preschool-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.heritagehall.com/page
- Name Branksome Hall Asia
- City/State Jeju Island, South Korea
- Type K-12, all girls, day and boarding, IB World School
- Engagement
- Website https://www.branksome.asia/
- Name The International Academy
- City/State Amman, Jordan
- Type IB World School, PreK-12
- Engagement
- Website https://www.iaa.edu.jo/
- Name Saigon South International School
- City/State Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Type EC-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.ssis.edu.vn/
- Name Commonwealth-Parkville School
- City/State San Juan, PR
- Type PPK-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.cpspr.org/page
- Name St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- City/State Potomac, MD
- Type Preschool-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.saes.org/page
- Name St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
- City/State Buffalo, NY
- Type All-boys Lasallian Catholic high school
- Engagement President Search
- Website http://www.sjci.com
- Name Northwest Yeshiva High School
- City/State Mercer Island, WA
- Type coed, Jewish high school
- Engagement
- Website https://www.nyhs.org/
- Name Hong Kong International School
- City/State Hong Kong, China
- Type PreK-12, coeducational
- Engagement
- Website https://www.hkis.edu.hk/
Skip Kotkins worked with us last week and did a wonderful job of quickly finding the pulse of our school. He has a remarkable capacity for connecting with a diverse range of constituents, digging deep to identify hallmark strengths while helping us make sense of our weaknesses. What I see emerging is an accurate picture of the school's challenges and opportunities that make us feel both eager and able to improve.Paul Zanowski The Ranney School See More Success Stories
Happenings
Brandon Jacobs Leads SAIS Roundtable
On September 22, search consultant Brandon Jacobs co-facilitated the SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) DEI Directors Roundtable. He was joined by Elizabeth Maglio, SAIS' Director of Professional Learning, for a discussion and live dialogue with other DEI directors. Virtual roundtables are open to SAIS members.
Lawrence Alexander at WOMEN LEADERS X
Lawrence will speak to the rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion roles at this conference for women leaders working in college sports.
Read MoreLawrence Alexander at WOMEN LEADERS X
At the WOMEN LEADERS X conference held October 10 and 11, Lawrence Alexander will be part of a panel of thought leaders leading a discussion entitled “The Rise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roles: Now What?”
Alongside three other panelists, Lawrence will discuss how to infuse the insights and commitments from 2020 into current DEI efforts with a focus on both building organizational health and making a business case and strategy.
Women Leaders in College Sports is the premier leadership organization that develops, connects, and advances women working in college sports and beyond.
Deb Welch is a Guest in Virtual Gathering for Female Leaders
Deb discussed the upcoming recruitment season and the implications for female international school leaders.
Read MoreDeb Welch is a Guest in Virtual Gathering for Female Leaders
On August 15, Senior Consultant Deb Welch, a member of our International Schools Practice, participated in the August Sidecar Salon hosted by Sidecar Counsel.
Sidecar Salon is a monthly Zoom gathering focused on a specific topic relevant to leading-while-female. The discussion centered on perspectives on the upcoming recruiting season and its implications for female leaders. Deb joined live to give her take and respond to attendees' questions.
Sidecar Counsel supports and coaches female leaders in the international school community.
Barbara Daush Inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) recognizes Barbara for her contributions to high school athletics.
Read MoreBarbara Daush Inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame
In July, senior consultant Barbara Daush (pictured front right) was inducted as a member of the Class of 2020 into the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Hall of Fame.
Originally set to be inducted in April 2020, the nine inductees were officially recognized for the contributions to high school athletics at an induction ceremony. Barbara is the first female administrator to ever be inducted. She served alongside some tremendous leaders at the TSSAA’s Board of Control and Legislative Council meetings for over 10 years while she served as President at St. Agnes Academy.
Brandon Jacobs Recognized as DEI Champion
Search Consultant Brandon Jacobs is recognized ahead of the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference.
Read MoreBrandon Jacobs Recognized as DEI Champion
Search Consultant (and outgoing Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Shipley School) Brandon Jacobs was recognized as the DEI Champion awardee for the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference in April.
The DEI Champions Award honors professionals who are passionate about creating an impact in the field of diversity and inclusion. Diversity champions continue to put DiversityFIRST™ through visionary leadership and commitment to fostering change for ages to come. The award commends exemplary professionals who transform diverse communities into inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their talent and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
With thousands of attendees, the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference remains one of the largest diversity conferences in the nation.
SAIS Roundtable
Devereaux McClatchey and Marsha Little hosted a session on hiring trends and predictions.
Read MoreSAIS Roundtable
On February 18, president Devereaux McClatchey and search consultant Marsha Little hosted a roundtable discussion for members of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The session, “2021 Hiring: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends,” reviewed insights into the recruiting and hiring season and shared predictions for the upcoming year, both in terms of faculty and staff and leadership hiring.
Webinars for Prospective Heads with FCIS
Senior consultant Mike Mersky held two sessions for aspiring heads of school.
Read MoreWebinars for Prospective Heads with FCIS
In support of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), senior consultant Mike Mersky held two webinars for aspiring heads of school on February 18 and March 2. The two-part series was designed to inspire and inform future school leaders through a comprehensive review of the leadership best practices and foundations for success.
Alexander Featured at SAIS Diversity Practitioners Institute
Lawrence Alexander presented on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
Read MoreAlexander Featured at SAIS Diversity Practitioners Institute
Lawrence Alexander was a featured speaker at the SAIS virtual event February 9 and 10. As lead consultant for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice, Lawrence's session focused on how to recruit, hire, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
Consultants Present at NAIS Annual Conference
Three consultants presented a session in the Governance Track of the conference.
Read MoreConsultants Present at NAIS Annual Conference
On February 26 during the virtual 2021 NAIS Annual Conference, consultants Bruce Dennis, Burke Zalosh, and Robert Vitalo presented “Take a Deep Breath: Manage Leadership Transition and Not Have It Be a Crisis” as part of the Governance Track. Their session focused on models for conducting a head of school search successfully. Click here to read a synopsis of their session.