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

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

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

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 (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

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

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 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

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.