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WELCOMETO2 CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE12 NAIS EXPO4 IMPORTANT REMINDERS15 WORKSHOPS5 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS68 EXHIBITORS8 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY76 ACKNOWLEDGMENTSEveryone is welcome to attend. NAIS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, NAIS does not discriminate in violationof the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.
It is our great honor to welcome you to vibrant Baltimore for the 2017 NAISAnnual Conference. We are so glad you made the journey to be here withus to explore the theme, Make Your Mission Matter: From Vision to Values.Your school’s mission can shape your community, inform your curriculum,and play a role in everything from conduct on the field to your philosophyof education. But in these rapidly changing times, how do you stay trueto who you are? How does your mission guide you? Over the coming days,discover how you can honor your values, be attentive to the complexitiesof the present, and look forward to a courageous vision for the future of yourschool and your students.In fulfilling your mission, you must always strive to grow, to know more,and to be your best for your students, their families, and your colleagues.This effort extends beyond life on campus to your personal mission. It is ourhope that the Annual Conference speakers, workshops, and events provideyou with the direction you need to stay on your path.We’d like to thank the many thoughtful educators and leaders who contributedtheir time and talents to making this conference a success. A special note ofgratitude goes to the 2017 Think Tank, a group of esteemed local independentschool leaders, for their help with planning. We’re grateful as well to theAssociation of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS) for assistance.And on behalf of the NAIS board and staff, we thank everyone — all attendees,workshop presenters, and speakers — for spending time with us as we continueto tell the story of independent schools’ important work.DONNA OREMPRESIDENTJAY RAPPVICE PRESIDENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT1
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCEWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18:30 AM – 4:00 PMSexuality Education and Issues:Full-Day Symposium (No On-Site Registration)11:00 AM – 6:00 PMRegistration Open1:00 – 4:00 PMKlingenstein Seminar Series: A Case for Change1:00 – 4:00 PMOptional Three-Hour Workshops1:30 – 4:30 PMFamilies First Event (No On-Site Registration)5:00 – 6:00 PMFirst-Time Attendee ReceptionThis Ticket Required symbol indicates you canattend the event only if you registered in advance.Some events have on-site registration.These Video and Audio symbols indicate thatsessions will be recorded and available throughthe NAIS Virtual Pass. See page 11 for more details.THE SCHEDULE AND ALLCONFERENCE INFORMATIONARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.VISIT ANNUALCONFERENCE.NAIS.ORG AND THE APP FORTHE LATEST INFORMATION.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2FRIDAY, MARCH 36:00 – 7:00 AM6:00 – 7:00 AMWellness ActivitiesWellness Activities6:30 AM – 6:00 PMRegistration Open6:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration Open7:00 – 8:00 AM7:30 – 9:00 AMPresident’s Breakfast and Annual MeetingComplimentary Breakfast in the NAIS Expo7:00 AM – 3:15 PMNAIS Expo Open8:00 – 9:00 AMOne-Hour Workshop Block 18:00 – 9:00 AMOne-Hour Workshop Block 4Families First Roundtable9:00 – 9:15 AMBreak9:15 – 10:45 AMOpening General Session with Onaje X.O. Woodbine10:45 – 11:15 AMBreak9:00 – 9:15 AMBreak9:15 – 10:45 AMGeneral Session with Sir Ken Robinson10:45 – 11:15 AMBreak and Book Signing with Sir Ken Robinson11:00 AM – 6:00 PMNAIS Expo Open11:15 AM – 12:15 PMOne-Hour Workshop Block 2Featured Workshop with Charles Fadel11:15 AM – 12:15 PMOne-Hour Workshop Block 5Featured Workshop with Schuyler BailarSpeed Innovating12:15 – 1:15 PMComplimentary Lunch in the NAIS Expo1:15 – 2:15 PMOne-Hour Workshop Block 3Featured Workshop with the Student Affairs PanelNAIS AC Powered by PechaKucha2:15 – 3:15 PMNetworking Break and Meetups in the NAIS Expo3:15 – 4:30 PMGeneral Session with Susan Cain12:15 – 1:15 PMComplimentary Lunch in the NAIS Expo1:15 – 2:15 PMOne-Hour Workshop Block 6Featured Workshop with the Holistic LifeFoundationNAIS AC Powered by PechaKucha2:15 – 3:15 PMNetworking Break and Meetups in the NAIS Expo3:15 – 4:30 PMClosing General Session with Brené Brown4:30 – 6:00 PMWelcome Reception in the NAIS Expo3
IMPORTANT REMINDERSDOWNLOAD THE 2017 NAIS ANNUALCONFERENCE APPThe app offers interactive, easy-to-use featuresto enhance your experience. The app lets you: Stay organized with up-to-the-minuteevent, speaker, and exhibitor information; Receive real-time communication from NAIS; Follow and join conference chatteron social media;MEDICAL EMERGENCYIn the event of an emergency, dial 7055from any house phone. Calmly state theemergency and location.FIRE EMERGENCYIf a fire is observed, please dial 7055 from anyhouse phone, or activate the fire alarm system viathe nearest pull station. There will be ConventionCenter staff as well as NAIS staff to assist. Locate exhibitors you want to visit; Connect with your colleagues at theconference; Rate workshop sessions; And more!Download it from your app store today!CONNECT TO WI-FINETWORK: NAIS2017PASSWORD: nais2017QUESTIONS?VISIT THE INFORMATION BOOTHLOCATED NEAR REGISTRATION IN THETHIRD-FLOOR PRATT STREET LOBBY.NEW! NURSING MOTHERS’ ROOMThis quiet, peaceful space will meet theneeds of nursing mothers during theconference. The room will include refrigerators,electrical outlets, private spaces, and otheraccommodations. Please pick up a key toaccess the room at the information booth.HOURS:Wednesday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PMThursday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PMFriday, 7:00 AM–3:15 PMLOCATION: 300 West Office (behindNAIS registration)SPEAKER READY ROOMIf you are presenting a workshop, pleasestop by the speaker ready room ensure yourpresentation and any audio/video clips areworking properly or to test any connectioncables you may be using.HOURS:MEDIA RELEASE By attending the NAIS AnnualConference, attendees grant permission to NAIS andits agents to utilize the attendees’ image or likenessin an effort to promote NAIS. Attendees waive anyright to inspect or approve the finished product orproducts and the advertising copy or other matterthat may be used in connection therewith or the useto which it may be applied.4Wednesday, 11:00 AM–4:30 PMThursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PMFriday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PMROOM: 333NEW! DAILY SCHEDULESUse these handy fold-out schedules to findworkshops and events quickly while you’reat the convention center.
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERSALL GENERAL SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN HALL F/G.THURSDAY 9:15 – 10:45 AMONAJE X.O. WOODBINE is an author and teacherof philosophy and religious studies at PhillipsAcademy in Andover, Massachusetts. Hisbook, Black Gods of the Asphalt: Religion,Hip-Hop, and Street Basketball, has garneredpraise as “a profound narrative of survival[and] self-determination in this seasonwhere black male bodies are under attack.”FRIDAY 9:15 – 10:45 AMSIR KEN ROBINSON is an internationallyrecognized authority on creativity andinnovation in education and business andis one of the world’s leading speakers. Hislatest book, Creative Schools: The GrassrootsRevolution That’s Transforming Education,tackles the critical issue of how to transformthe nation’s troubled educational system.THURSDAY 3:15 – 4:30 PMSUSAN CAIN is cofounder of Quiet Revolutionand the author of Quiet: The Power ofIntroverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,which was on the New York Times best-sellerlist for more than four years. Cain is alsothe cofounder of the Quiet Schools Networkand the Quiet Leadership Institute. See herin conversation with Heidi Kasevich, directorof Quiet Education.FRIDAY 3:15 – 4:30 PMBRENÉ BROWN has spent the past 13 yearsstudying vulnerability, courage, worthiness,and shame. She is a research professorat the University of Houston GraduateCollege of Social Work. Her books includethree number one New York Times bestsellers: Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, andThe Gifts of Imperfection.5
FEATURED WORKSHOP SPEAKERSALL FEATURED WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 316/317.THURSDAY 11:15 AM – 12:15 PMCHARLES FADEL is the author of FourDimensional Education, which explores thecompetencies students need to thrive intoday’s world. Fadel is a thought leader onglobal education and a futurist, author, andinventor. His work spans the continuumof schools, higher education, workforcedevelopment, and lifelong learning.FRIDAY 11:15 AM – 12:15 PMSCHUYLER BAILAR graduated from GeorgetownDay School (DC) in 2014 as a top studentand an award-winning swimmer. Hewas recruited by most of the Ivy Leagueand eventually committed to swim forHarvard, where he became the firsttransgender man to compete in any sporton a Division 1 men’s team.6THURSDAY 1:15 – 2:15 PMJoin a conversation about creating a culturethat lessens the challenges students maycarry from K–12 to college. To encourageyou to think in terms of a continuum ofstudent wellness, A PANEL OF HIGHER EDUCATIONSTUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERTS will take questions.Panelists: Zoila Airall, Duke University; Shelia HiggsBurkhalter, University of Baltimore; Kevin Kruger, NASPA;Cindi Love, ACPA. Moderated by Debra Wilson, NAISFRIDAY 1:15 – 2:15 PMDiscover the work of the HOLISTIC LIFE FOUNDATION,a Baltimore-based nonprofit that nurtureschildren and adults in underserved communities. By helping children develop their innerlives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care,the foundation demonstrates commitment tolearning, community, and the environment.Presenters: Andres Gonzalez, Ali Smith, and Atman Smith
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NEW ANDNOTEWORTHY EVENTSNEW! SEXUALITY EDUCATION ANDISSUES: FULL-DAY SYMPOSIUMWednesday, March 18:30 AM – 4:00 PMTicket RequiredOn-site registration is not available.Student-on-student sexual assaults, sexuality,student relationships, sexting, and otherstudent health and safety issues havedominated the education landscape in recentmonths. Join us for this special preconferencesymposium as we delve into recent case studiesand research. We’ll discuss what you can do tomanage and mitigate these trends and develophealthy adults. For a full agenda, please visitannualconference.nais.org.ROOM: Hilton, Billie Holiday 4KLINGENSTEIN SEMINAR SERIES:A CASE FOR CHANGEWednesday, March 11:00 – 4:00 PMTicket Required: 25How can you prepare your school for difficultchanges, spot potential pitfalls, and buildbuy-in? Explore these questions with Todd Jick,an award-winning author, expert in leadershipand organizational change, and professorat Columbia Business School. He will guideyou through a case study on implementingsuccessful change in schools.ROOM: 316/317OPTIONAL THREE-HOUR WORKSHOPSWednesday, March 11:00 – 4:00 PMTicket Required: 95Optional three-hour workshops offera deep dive into timely topics affectingindependent schools.ROOMS: For locations, see the full listingstarting on page 16.
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE RECEPTIONWednesday, March 15:00 – 6:00 PMTicket Required: FreeJoin fellow first-time Annual Conferenceattendees at a casual reception. Get to knoweach other and forge new connections as youbegin your conference experience.ROOM: Hilton, Billie Holiday FoyerNEW! WELLNESS ACTIVITIESThursday, March 2, 6:00 – 7:00 AMFriday, March 3, 6:00 – 7:00 AMMental and physical wellness are importantaspects of everyday life. The 2017 NAISAnnual Conference will give you theopportunity to participate in early morningyoga and Zumba classes.LOCATIONS:YOGA: Hilton, DouglassZUMBA: Hilton, PacaPRESIDENT’S BREAKFASTAND ANNUAL MEETINGThursday, March 27:30 – 9:00 AMTicket Required: 25Join heads of school for breakfast and apresentation by Donna Orem, the newlyappointed NAIS president, and the NAIS Boardof Trustees. The Annual Meeting for membersimmediately follows the breakfast.ROOM: 308–310SPEED INNOVATINGThursday, March 211:15 AM – 12:15 PMFollowing a “speed dating” format, this popularevent lets you spend an hour hearing from someof the most innovative independent schoolsacross the country. These intimate, 15-minutemini-sessions focus on the schools’ innovationjourneys, why they embarked on their journeys,and some of the lessons learned so far. You’ll alsohave an opportunity to connect with membersof the NAIS Innovation Task Force, a group offorward-thinking leaders in our community.Participation is first-come, first-served, soplease be sure to show up early to snag a seat.Find table topics and presenters on page 26.Note: No ticket required this year.ROOM: Pratt Street LobbyNEW! NAIS AC POWEREDBY PECHAKUCHAThursday, March 2, 1:15 – 2:15 PMFriday, March 3, 1:15 – 2:15 PMNAIS has adapted the exciting, rapid-fireformat of popular PechaKucha (pe-CHAWkuh-CHAW) presentations for the AnnualConference stage. All presenters adhere to the20x20 rule: 20 slides that advance automaticallyat 20 seconds per slide. Whether funny, sad,informative, or inspirational, all presentationswill be concise and visual. See the full list ofpresentations on pages 34 and 60.ROOM: 308–310NAIS WELCOME RECEPTIONThursday, March 24:30 – 6:00 PMTicket Required: FreeConnect with your colleagues and exhibitorsfor a welcome reception in the NAIS Expo.Enjoy drinks, food, entertainment, andgiveaways during this opening event.ROOM: NAIS Expo9
FAMILIES FIRSTFamilies First is a program for partnersand spouses of heads of school. Ourthanks to Shauna Betof, Boston UniversityAcademy (MA), and John Suitor, BoulderCountry Day School (CO), for their workin programming Families First.FAMILIES FIRST:FOR THE LOVE OF FOODWednesday, March 11:30 – 4:30 PMTicket RequiredOn-site registration is not available.Join fellow heads of school and their spousesfor an afternoon as you cook a meal foryourselves and for less-fortunate citizens inthe Baltimore community. Led by chef/ownerThomas Casey from For the Love of Food,this event is sure to leave you with a deeperpartnership, new skills, full stomachs, and thechance to give back to those in need.ROOM: Hilton, RuthFAMILIES FIRST ROUNDTABLEThursday, March 28:00 – 9:00 AMPurpose and Its Power toSustain First FamiliesFirst families risk falling prey to the grindof leadership and losing the sense of purposethat called you to your work to begin with.Come to this session to connect or reconnectwith colleagues as you use Richard Leider’s“Power of Purpose” TED Talk to framediscussion and explore how his PurposeFormula (Giving Passion Values) canenhance and enrich your future.ROOM: 31110FAMILIES FIRST WORKSHOP 1Thursday, March 21:15 – 2:15 PMMindful Leadership: Exploring aFramework for Independent SchoolLeaders and Their SpousesMindfulness is being taught and practiced in agrowing number of schools and organizations.In this workshop, you will first explore anoverview of the research on mindfulness andlearn how these practices are being introducedfor the benefit of students, faculty, staff, andleaders. Then you will gain experience with coreskills for a mindful approach to leadership.PRESENTER: Irene McHenry, Friends Councilon EducationROOM: 311FAMILIES FIRST WORKSHOP 2Friday, March 38:00 – 9:00 AMBuilding Inner Strength: ContemplativePractices for Calm, Clarity, and RenewedSpirit in the Life of a School’s FirstFamilyThe contemplative mind can be activatedthrough a wide range of practices that quiet thedaily chatter. From poetry to meditation, thesepractices open the mind to a greater capacityfor awareness, concentration, clarity, creativity,and insight. This session will introduce you asa head or spouse to practices that can providespace in the midst of a busy day, a fresh lens ondaily challenges, and a renewed sense of selfand relationships.PRESENTER: Irene McHenry, Friends Councilon EducationROOM: 311
INTRODUCINGTHE NAIS VIRTUAL PASSThe NAIS Virtual Pass is a new way for you toexperience the NAIS Annual Conference. Nowyou can bring the valuable resources and learningfrom the conference straight to your school.LEARN MORE AT NAIS.PLAYBACKNOW.COM OR VISIT PLAYBACK NOWON-SITE IN THE PRATT STREET LOBBY NEAR REGISTRATION.THE NAIS VIRTUAL PASS FEATURES TWO OPTIONS1. #NAISAC Live gives you the opportunityto stream some of the General Sessionspeakers for free from anywhere.2. #NAISAC On Demand gets yourecordings of Featured Workshop sessions,PechaKucha sessions, and more than 50compelling workshops. If you didn’t add thediscounted On Demand package into youroriginal registration, it’s not too late — simplyvisit the Playback Now booth in the NAIS Expoand purchase it on-site.We are pleased to partner with Playback Nowto bring the NAIS Virtual Pass to you.This symbol means that the session will berecorded with video and audio.This symbol means that the session will berecorded with audio only.PRICING1. #NAISAC LIVEMember Price: Free*Catch Onaje X.O. Woodbine, Sir Ken Robinson,and Susan Cain via live stream.*This option is available to members, subscribers,and supporters only.2. #NAISAC ON DEMANDPrice with Annual Conference registration: 149 (with USB: 199)Price without Annual Conference registration: 199 (with USB: 249) More than 50 audio workshops(synced with PowerPoints) Two video-recorded NAIS workshops PechaKucha sessions Ability to access streaming for one yearOR purchase USBBONUS Featured Workshop sessions at noadditional cost!11
NAIS EXPO11:00 AM – 6:00 PMFORMERLY NAIS EXHIBIT HALLTHURSDAY, MARCH 27:00 AM – 3:15 PMFRIDAY, MARCH 3The NAIS Expo hosts exhibitors who invite youto explore all the latest products and resourcesdesigned to meet your school’s needs. Findeverything from classroom furniture and schooluniforms to technology designed to help yousolve problems and innovate.The Expo also houses exciting programmingand NAIS resources, including: Complimentary lunches on Thursdayand Friday Complimentary breakfast on Friday Networking break The NAIS Makerspace The NAIS Innovation Kitchen The NAIS Member Resource Center Charging stations Welcome reception Lots of prizes and giveaways Meetup Spaces to connect with colleaguesCOMPLIMENTARY LUNCHThursday, March 2, 12:15 – 1:15 PMFriday, March 3, 12:15 – 1:15 PMCOMPLIMENTARY BREAKFASTFriday, March 3, 7:00 – 8:00 AM
NAIS MEMBER RESOURCE CENTERVisit the Member Resource Center to learnabout Data and Analysis for School Leadership(DASL), Inspiration Lab, NAIS Connect onlinecommunities, the NAIS Career Center, andmore. Get all your questions answered andparticipate in hands-on demonstrations.NAIS MAKERSPACEExplore 3D printing, laser cutting andengraving, electronic prototyping, and newtypes of programming in the NAIS Makerspace.This dedicated space is intended to helpschool administrators and teachers betterunderstand the maker movement and itspotential in independent schools. Drop by andmake a custom electronic name tag, createa flying object, try your hand at solderingsimple circuits, drive a robot, take on variousbuilding challenges, and more. Return to theMakerspace throughout the conference toexperience all the space has to offer.Sponsored by TIAANAIS BOOKSTORENEW THIS YEARTHE NAIS BOOKSTORE IS NOLONGER LOCATED IN THE NAISEXPO. YOU CAN NOW FIND ITIN THE PRATT STREET FOYER,NEAR REGISTRATION.VISIT THE NAIS BOOKSTORETO PURCHASE BOOKS BY THEGENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS.BOOKSTORE HOURS:NEW! THE NAIS INNOVATION KITCHENNAIS is launching the Innovation Kitchen, aplace to foster and incubate ideas to solve themost pressing challenges facing independentschools and to bring schools together to betterserve all children. Come to our space in theNAIS Expo for:Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PMFriday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM The NAIS recipe for innovation, Stories of innovation journeys from otherschools, An opportunity for you and your team to tellyour own innovation story, and Inspiring conversations with future-wiseschools and thought leaders.13
NEW!NETWORKING BREAKS AND MEETUPSIN THE EXPOJoin us for an afternoon snack break and engaging conversations. Take thistime to explore important topics informally with fellow attendees in one of ourfour Meetup Spaces. Connect with exhibitors who will share their expertise andresources to address your school’s needs. And visit the NAIS Innovation Kitchenand NAIS Makerspace for hands-on demonstrations and vibrant discussions.Choose one or more meetup topics that interest you:THURSDAYFRIDAYMarch 2, 2:15 – 3:15 PMMarch 3, 2:15 – 3:15 PMSnacks sponsored by EduBoston.Snacks sponsored by Blackbaud.Small SchoolsSmall school staff and faculty know how towear many hats. Sound like you? Share yourexperiences and swap stories with otherresourceful educators.Hiring/Managing a TeamManaging talent takes talent. How do youhire the best people for the job? And oncethey’re hired, how do you keep them engaged?Chat about hiring tips and management bestpractices in this space.International Students and GlobalEducationSchools benefit from the perspectivesinternational students bring to campus. Butdo your curricula and community supportglobal awareness? Join a conversation that’sall about the students.New AdministratorsWhether you’ve worked as a teacher for yearsor just accepted your first job in education,there’s a learning curve for new administrators.Swap thoughts and advice with your peersat other schools.Ed Tech“Ed tech” is much more than just a buzzwordphrase. Come discuss the products that havechanged your workday and get word-of-mouthrecommendations from colleagues.14Equity/InclusionWe all strive to make our schools into placeswhere all individuals are valued and can bethemselves. Talk about what has worked — andwhat hasn’t — to generate productive dialoguein your community.Student Well-BeingEducators play a vital role in helping studentsbecome well-rounded, emotionally balanced,and life-ready. Talk about the latest trends,best practices, and policies to make yourschool a safe and enriching place that helpsstudents grow into healthy, happy adults.Teaching and LearningOur field is always evolving with new researchand studies about teaching and learning.Share what informs your school’s instructionand curricula — and don’t be afraid todiscuss the details.
WORKSHOPSCHOOSE THE WORKSHOPSTHAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOUYour time at the conference is valuable, sowe recommend planning which workshopsyou want to attend in advance. Here’s howto choose workshops that are right for you.DO A DEEPER DIVEGet a comprehensive view of timely topicswith our optional three-hour Wednesdayworkshops. Workshops are listed in thisprogram and on the website.FOLLOW THE TRACKSChoose from workshops across six tracks:The Classroom Experience, Communicationsand Advancement, Governance, Leadership,Management, and The Student Experience.Tracks are listed under presenter names.BOOKMARK THE WORKSHOPSAT-A-GLANCE PAGEUse this convenient online resource tosort, search, and filter all our one-hourworkshops in one place. Find the pageat annualconference.nais.org/workshops.USE THE APPTry our conference app. Once you’ve decidedwhere you want to spend your time, simply*star* each workshop in the app to add it toyour schedule for easy reference.WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY WITHINEACH BLOCK. YOU CAN SEARCH BY TRACK ONLINEAT ANNUALCONFERENCE.NAIS.ORG. YOU MAY ALSOUSE THE ONLINE WORKSHOPS-AT-A-GLANCE FEATURETO SEARCH PRESENTER NAMES OR OTHER DETAILS.15
8:30 AM – 4:00 PMWEDNESDAYSexuality Education and Issues:Full-Day SymposiumMARCH 1More details on page 8.1:00 – 4:00 PMKlingenstein Seminar Series: A Case for ChangeMore details on page 8.THREE-HOUR WORKSHOPS1:00 – 4:00 PMW1. ABCs of Risk Management forGlobal and Off-Campus ProgramsPRESENTERS: Daniel Lopez, Colorado Academy(CO); Ross Wehner, World Leadership School(CO); Charlotte Blessing, Lakeside School (WA)ROOM: 301/302W2. Advancement Essentials forSmall Schools and Small ShopsPRESENTERS: Starr Snead, AdvancementConnections; Shelley Reese, The LearningCenter for the Deaf (MA)ROOM: 303W3. Building a Collaborative DecisionMaking Culture with Faculty, Staff,and the BoardPRESENTER: Edward Kuh, FayerweatherStreet School (MA)ROOM: 318
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1W4. Creating a Code of EthicalConduct: Difficult ConversationsFollowing Boundary ViolationsPRESENTERS: E. Quincy McLaughlin, TheHotchkiss School (CT); Kevin Hicks, StevensonSchool — Carmel Campus (CA); DavidWolowitz, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & MiddletonProfessional AssociationROOM: 319/320W8. From Prototype to Pitch:Designing an EntrepreneurshipProgram for Your SchoolPRESENTERS: Kate Godwin, Marymount Schoolof New York (NY); Reshan Richards, MontclairKimberley Academy (NJ); Jeff Tillinghast,University Preparatory Academy (WA); DonBuckley, Tools at SchoolsROOM: 326W5. Creating a Well-Being-CenteredSchoolPRESENTER: Dave Mochel, Applied AttentionConsulting, LLCROOM: 321W9. From Teacher to Learner and Back:A Blended Learning Design StudioPRESENTERS: Eric Hudson, Kristin Daniel, andEmily Hamlin, Global Online Academy (WA)ROOM: 328W6. Creating Mission-Driven FacultyEvaluation and CompensationPRESENTERS: Margaret Haviland, John Baird,and Carolyn Hapeman, Westtown School (PA)ROOM: 322/323W10. Gender Equality Education:Preparing 21st Century Studentsfor Work and LovePRESENTERS: Jennifer Bryan, Team FinchConsultants; Catherine Steiner-Adair,Clinical PsychologistROOM: 329W7. Design the Edge Effect:Transforming Learning ThroughSpace and Place RenovationsPRESENTERS: Howard Levin and Geoff DeSantis, Convent & Stuart Hall Schools of theSacred Heart San Francisco (CA); ChristianTalbot, Malvern Preparatory School (PA); ChelleWabrek, The Episcopal School of Dallas (TX)ROOM: 324/325W11. Infectious Leadership:Developing Leadership Capacity toMove Your Mission and Vision ForwardPRESENTERS: Christopher Cox, ColleenRamsden, Aaron Sundstrom, and JenniferBaccus, Ravenscroft School (NC); MarinBurton, Center for Creative LeadershipROOM: 330THREE-HOUR WORKSHOPS REQUIRE REGISTRATION AND COST 95TO ATTEND. FIND FULL DESCRIPTIONS ONLINE OR IN THE CONFERENCE APP.17
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1THREE-HOUR WORKSHOPS1:00 – 4:00 PM CONTINUEDW14. The Power of PersonalizedLearning for Independent SchoolsPRESENTERS: Bradford Rathgeber,Corinne Dedini, and Joanne Mamenta,One Schoolhouse (MD)ROOM: 338W15. The Question Is the Answer:Inspire Authentic Teacher GrowthThrough Feedback ConversationsPRESENTERS: Lana Shea, St. Stephen’s &St. Agnes School (VA); Meredith Monk Ford,Folio CollaborativeROOM: 339W16. Shift Happens: Creatinga School Culture of Iteration andProfessional LearningPRESENTERS: Rachel Herlein, Mary Dobroth,Christy Diefenderfer, and Sarah Roney,Holton-Arms School (MD)ROOM: 340W17. A Solid Foundation: The Headof School Employment AgreementPRESENTERS: Terrence Briggs, Bowditch &Dewey, LLP; Kirk Duncan, Carolina DaySchool (NC); Arch McIntosh, CharlotteLatin School (NC); Rebekah Jordan, IndianMountain School (CT)ROOM: 34118W18. So You Think You Can Empathize?PRESENTERS: Carla Silver and Erin Cohn,Leadership Design; Garrett Mason, St. Martin’sEpiscopal School (LA); Ryan Burke, AllendaleColumbia School (NY)ROOM: 342W19. Tackling the Big Hairy AudaciousChanges of Future “Schools”PRESENTERS: Grant Lichtman, Future ofK–12 Education; John Gulla, The Edward E.Ford FoundationROOM: 343W20. A Tale of Two Cities: AuthenticEngagement in Public EducationPRESENTERS: Carla Spawn-van Berkum andElisha James, Roland Park Country School(MD); Laurel Freedman and Damia Thomas,Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School (MD)ROOM: 344W21. Values to Vision: Leveragingthe Past and Present as LeadersEmbolden the FuturePRESENTERS: Debbie Freed, Debbie Freed &Associates; Katherine Dinh, Prospect SierraSchool (CA); Lucinda Lee Katz, Marin CountryDay School (CA); Mark McKee, ViewpointSchool (CA)ROOM: 345/346
WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY WITHINEACH BLOCK. YOU CAN SEARCH BY TRACK ONLINEAT ANNUALCONFERENCE.NAIS.ORG. YOU MAY ALSOUSE THE ONLINE WORKSHOPS-AT-A-GLANCE FEATURETO SEARCH PRESENTER NAMES OR OTHER DETAILS.THURSDAYWORKSHOP BLOCK 1MARCH 28:00 – 9:00 AMBack from the Brink: Use YourMission to Transform Enrollment,Governance, and FundraisingDiscover how Lake Forest Country Day Schooldramatically increased enrollment, achievedrecord fundraising, and enhanced moraleby re-energizing the school’s mission. Learnpractical tools and techniques to reinvigorateyour mission from the perspectives of the headof school, admissions director, board chair, anddivision head.PRESENTERS: Robert Whelan, Pete Moore,Judith Arnstein, and Wendy Weil, Lake ForestCountry Day School (IL)LEADERSHIPROOM: 338Chess with the Press or SevenTips for Crisis CommunicationsAll schools are liable to confront crises andattract unwanted attention. Internationalschools must cope with an added layerof complexity. They have to stay attuned toglobal events that might stoke fears locally.The French American International School inSan Francisco has grappled with study tripsto Latin American during a Zika outbreak,requests for perspectives on the Parisianterrorist attacks, and an erroneous report ofgraffiti that resembled an ISIS flag. Find outhow the school has managed the ensuingchaos, internally and externally.PRESENTERS: Robert Movradinov andMelinda Bihn, French American InternationalSchool (CA)COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTROOM: 33919
THURSDAY, MARCH 2WORKSHOP BLOCK 18:00 – 9:00 AM CONTINUEDConflicting Priorities: MarryingStakeholder Vision with CollegeCounseling MissionCollege counselors are under scrutiny fromvaried stakeholders — parents, trustees,alumni, heads of school, administrators, andstudents. Often these parties have differingconcerns, which create conflicting priorities.Join in a discussion about these issues and hearsuggestions on how to use mission to engagewith your college counseling team to helpmanage admission hysteria.PRESENTERS: Jessica Sant, The Lovett School(GA); Gavin Bradley, Pace Academy (GA);Jenny Byers, Harpeth Hall School (TN)LEADERSHIPROOM: 329Creating Good Citizens at School andat Home But What About Online?Digital citizenship — being smart, safe, and kindonline — has emerged as a req
latest book, Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education, tackles the critical issue of how to transform the nation’s troubled educational system. THURSDAY 3:15–4:30PM SUSAN CAIN is cofounder of Quiet Revolution and the author of Quiet: Th
