TAIS-Vanderbilt New & Emerging Leaders Institute 2022-2023
TAIS Member Schools Only
$1,900 per person
We are no longer taking applications for 2022-2023. If you are interested in joining a waitlist, please email Kristina.
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 2022-2023 New and Emerging Leaders Institute. This eight-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 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 four 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. Dates for 2022-2023: (Times are Central Time)
Segment 1: September 23rd 6-9pm; September 24th 8:15am-3:30pm - in person, Vanderbilt University Segment 2: December 3rd 10:15am-3:30pm - in person, Nashville Location TBD
Segment 3: January 28th 9:30-10:45am - Virtual Segment 4: February 25th 10:15am-3:30pm - in person, Nashville Location TBD Segment 5: Visit to Mentor's School by April 1st Segment 6: April 12th or 13th 30-minute per person, Virtual check-in Segment 7: April 22nd 1:45-6:15pm - in person, Vanderbilt University NELI 2022-23 ApplicationHead of School Recommendation
Curricular Overview
Vanderbilt Faculty Carrie Grimes, Director Independent School Leadership Mark Cannon, Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizations Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Associate Professor of Ethics and Society Matthew Shaw, Assistant Professor of Law, Vanderbilt Law School and Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Education, Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Andrew Van Schaack, Principal Senior Lecturer Other Faculty Sarah Wilson, Executive Director, TAIS; NELI Co-Director Kristina Kalb, Director of Professional Development, TAIS; NELI Co-Director Who should participate? Teachers, Department Chairs, early career Division Heads, Administrators from any aspect of independent school life, aspiring Administrators Requirements for attendees A minimum of five years of experience as a teacher or administrator in an independent 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 give permission to participate. The applicant 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. 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 2021-22
Jim Aveni - Ensworth School
Nicci Bandermann - Woodland Presbyterian School
Elizabeth Cameron - Christ Methodist Day School
Tim Chakwin - McCallie School
Michelle Chang - Ensworth School
Alice Clark - St. Nicholas School
Maggie Counter - Oak Hill School
Julie Fortune - Akiva School
Jamie Hearnes - Providence Christian Academy
Ellen Hendry - Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Kari Jansen - University School Nashville
Emily Lequerica - Presbyterian Day School
Kristen Meltesen - Harpeth Hall
Tina Mila - St. Bernard Academy
Matt Nelson - St. Agnes Academy - St. Dominic School
Kendra Reasor - The Bright School
Gretchen Rucker - Harding Academy
Geoffrey Smith - St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
Patrick Snead - Battle Ground Academy
Margaret Thornton - St. Bernard Academy
Legare Vest - Harpeth Hall
Denise Walker - Clarksville Academy
Jeremy Womack - Boyd Buchanan School
Testimonials from Participants
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