Leading with Purpose: Building Strong Teams at Every Level
Leadership in independent schools requires vision, empathy, and the ability to bring people together around a shared mission. This session invites administrative professionals, heads of school, and team leaders, both new and experienced, to explore what it means to lead with purpose in today’s educational landscape.
Participants will examine how leadership evolves across roles, how to build trust and accountability within teams, and how to navigate the challenges of guiding others through change. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or refining your approach as a seasoned professional, this summit offers practical insights, shared wisdom, and renewed inspiration for leading with clarity and confidence.
Audience: Heads of School, Directors/Associate Directors of Admission, and Enrollment Team Leaders
Experience Level: Entering, Emerging, Advancing, Mastery
Pricing:
Members: $399
Non-members: $599
Additional participant: $289
Agenda:
Day 1 - Leading with Vision, Integrity, and Operational Excellence
Focus: The inner work of leadership - ethics, emotional intelligence, communication, and trust.
11:45 AM - Welcome
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM – Leadership and Ethical Practice: Leading with Integrity and Empathy
Speaker: Hugh Jebson, Head of School, St. John’s Episcopal Day School
1:00 – 1:50 PM – Operational Excellence: Building Systems that Reflect Mission
Speaker: Amy Gay, Executive Director of Admission & Enrollment, Episcopal School of Jacksonville
2:00 – 2:50 PM – Communicating for Impact: Building Trust Through Storytelling and Dialogue
Speaker: Barbara Egan, Chief Strategist & Head, StoryScape
3:00 – 3:50 PM – Leading with Impact: Building Teams and Driving Sustainable Change
Speaker: Olaf Jorgenson, Head of School, Almaden Country Day School
3:50 – 4:00 PM – Wrap Up
Day 2 - Leading with Clarity, Strategy, and Collaboration
Focus: The outer work of leadership - data, financial acumen, collaboration, and adaptability.
11:45 AM - Welcome
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM – Financial Fluency for Enrollment Leaders: Understanding the Economics of Education
Speaker: TBD
1:00 – 1:50 PM – Data-Informed Leadership: Turning Insight into Strategy
Speaker: TBD
2:00 – 2:50 PM – Reflect, Refine, Reinvest: Creating a Self-Leadership Practice
Speaker: Susan Carpenter, Carpenter Leadership Consulting
Closing Remarks