DEEP DIVE: Business Leadership and the Future of Independent Schools

Mentors and participants in the 2021-22 NBOA Leadership Academy have explored four primary challenges facing independent schools and identified innovations in leadership, business, finance, and operations to address those challenges. Learn from their research and case studies to envision and plan a sustainable future for your school. The NBOA Leadership Academy develops current and future leaders in independent school business to help schools face their most pressing challenges. Participants enhance their skills in collaboration, communication, negotiation, and consensus-building that complement their technical knowledge and expertise in financial and operational standards and compliance.

Thanks to the 2021-2022 Leadership Academy mentors:

Frank V. Aloise, Jr: Chief Financial Officer Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (PA)

Palmer Ball: Assistant to the Head for Finance and Strategic planning. Joseph's Catholic School (SC)

Tracey Fudge: Director of Finance and OperationsHolton-Arms School (MD)

Cindy Stadulis: Chief Financial & Operations Officer St. Stephen's Episcopal School (TX)