TAIS-Vanderbilt New and Emerging Leaders InstituteTAIS-Vanderbilt New & Emerging
Leaders Institute 2020-2021 The Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University's Master's in Independent School Leadership program and expert practitioners within the independent school community, is pleased to announce online registration is open for the 2020-2021 New and Emerging Leaders Institute.
This nine-month program, comprised of interactive workshops, mentorship, school shadowing visits, keynote sessions, and networking, will provide fundamental leadership training specifically designed for new and potential leaders in independent schools. Major topics include leadership styles and competencies, community engagement, inter-cultural competence, and challenges specific to independent schools. The year-long curriculum develops the personal and interpersonal leadership skills of new and potential leaders so they can effectively engage the full range of stakeholders in an independent school community while deepening their understanding of the unique qualities, challenges, opportunities, and constituents in independent schools.
A 20-member cohort, selected by their Heads of School, will meet together in person three times during the school year and twice virtually. Additionally, they will work on their own and with a mentor as they complete the two modules related to a shadowing experience. Upon completing the Institute, they will receive a certificate for two CEU credits (20 contact hours) from Vanderbilt University. Those in the cohort must be able to attend all scheduled dates.
Curricular Overview
Vanderbilt Faculty
Mark Cannon, Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizations Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Associate Professor of Ethics and Society Patrick Schuermann, Assistant Professor, NELI Co-Director Andrew Van Schaack, Principal Senior Lecturer Gail Williams, Associate Director, Community Engagement
Other Faculty Sarah Wilson, Executive Director, TAIS; NELI Co-Director
Who should participate? Teachers, Department Chairs, early career Division Heads or Administrators from the business side of the school
Requirements for attendees A minimum of five years of experience as a teacher or administrator in a private school
Who can register for the Institute? Heads of School can select up to two people from their school to attend. There are only 20 openings in the Institute, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Head of School should complete the online registration form.
Mentors All mentors are Heads at TAIS member schools. Each member of the cohort will have a mentor, and mentors will have one or two mentees.
Click here to view the 2019-2020 Mentor-Mentee Pairings.
Thank you to our 2019-2020 Mentors: Nate Morrow - Christ Presbyterian Academy
David Braemer - Ensworth School
Ray Broadhead - The Webb School
Sean Corcoran - Brainerd Baptist School
Mike Deely - Pope John Paul II High School
Autumn Graves - Girls Preparatory School
Will Kesler - Battle Ground Academy
Michael McBrien - Webb School of Knoxville
Jeff Mitchell - Currey Ingram Academy
Bryan Williams - Christ Methodist Day School
OJ Morgan - The Bright School
Vince Durnan - University School of Nashville
Adam Moore - Woodland Presbyterian School
Jim McIntyre - Father Ryan High School
Ross Peters - St. George's Independent Schools
Bill Mott - Providence Christian School
Jill Hartness - Boyd-Buchanan School
Katherine Koonce - The Covenant School
David Skeen - Harding Academy, Nashville
Pete Sanders - Memphis University School
NELI Cohort 2019-2020
![]() Bo Chamberlain - Baylor School
Louise Dunn - University School of Jackson
Juan Roncal - Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Elizabeth Derck - Oak Hill School
David Haines - Webb School of Knoxville
Stephanie Zeiger - Harpeth Hall School
Geoffrey Smith - St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
JJ Anthony - Ensworth School
Polly Johnson - Harding Academy
Susan Cobb - St. Paul Christian Academy
Susie Jabbour - Woodland Presbyterian School
![]() Jennifer Joyner - Woodland Presbyterian School
Layne Pickett - Battle Ground Academy
Jenny Howell - St. Agnes Academy - St. Dominic School
Bobby Ireland - St. Agnes Academy - St. Dominic School
Gregg Lightfoot - Girls Preparatory School
Kate Kerekes - Girls Preparatory School
Kelly Fish - Currey Ingram Academy
Testimonials from Participants
Registration for 2020-2021
TAIS Member Schools Only
$1,750 per person
Invoice will be mailed to your school on July 1, 2020. The Following Have Registered - 17 Open Spots:
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