2014 TABS Conference Preview

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December 4-6 • Washington DC

W E D N E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 3 4:00pm – 6:00 pm Registration for Pre-Conferences

T H U R S D AY, D E C E M B E R 4 7:00am – 6:30pm Registration

7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast (For Pre-Conference Registrants Only)

8:00am – 12:30pm Pre–Conference Workshops

8:00am – 4:30pm New Heads Symposium

12:00pm – 3:45pm Exhibitor Set-Up

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch (For W1, W2, W3 & W4 Pre-Conference Attendees Only)

12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch (For W5 New Heads Symposium Attendees Only)

1:00pm – 4:45pm UnConference (Focus on Teaching & Learning)

4:00pm – 4:45pm Canadian Welcome Reception

4:00pm – 6:45pm Exhibit Hall Open

4:15pm – 4:45pm Welcome Reception – For new TABS Conference attendees

4:45pm – 6:45pm Conference Kickoff Reception – Sponsored by ERB

Schedule at-a-Glance

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F R I D AY, D E C E M B E R 5 7:30am – 4:00pm Registration

7:30am – 8:45am Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Sponsored by Classbook.com

8:45am – 10:15am TABS Welcome / Keynote Address: Susan Cain, Author of “Quiet” Sponsored by Carney Sandoe

10:15am – 10:45am Break in Exhibit Hall

10:45am – 11:45am Concurrent Sessions A

11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch & Ruzicka Compass Leadership Award

1:00pm – 2:00pm Concurrent Sessions B

2:00pm – 3:00pm Dessert in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm – 4:15pm Concurrent Sessions C & Speed Sessions – Sponsored by Student Discoveries

3:00pm – 4:30pm Leadership Forum (For Heads, Trustees & Senior Program, Academic & Student Affairs Officers) – Sponsored by Flik Independent School Dining

5:00pm – 6:15pm Attendee Reception

6:45pm – 9:30pm Heads Dinner (by invitation only)

S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 6 8:00am – 11:00am Registration

7:45am – 8:30am Affinity Breakfast & TABS Member Relations Forum Breakfast (All Attendees are welcome)

8:30am – 9:30am Concurrent Sessions D

9:30am – 10:00am Break

10:00am – 11:00am Concurrent Sessions E

11:00am – 11:30am Break

11:30am – 12:30pm Concurrent Sessions F

12:30pm Grab & Go Lunch – CONCLUSION of Conference

Schedule is subject to change. Register at TABS.org/Conference

Schedule at-a-Glance

More bang for your travel buck if you join one of our Pre-Con sessions below! Attendees for sessions W-1 through W-4 must also register for the Conference in order to take part.

W-1 It Takes Three to Tango: Transforming the Adviser-Parent-Student Partnership

Stay ahead of the evolving role of adviser by turning traditional expectations upside down. Conceptualizing parents as helicopters, students as doormats, and advisers as CEOs is outdated. It is time schools recast parents as experts, students as pilots, and advisers as professional coaches. Learn how to shape expectations, capitalize on strengths, and draw upon all that is healthy in students’ families to help students succeed at school. Blending research, psychology, management best practices and communication secrets, this dynamic workshop will prepare participants to turbocharge their advisories.

Steve Barrett, Director of Outreach, Wildwood School; Dan Morrissey, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Western Reserve Academy; Dr. Christopher Thurber, Psychologist and Educator, Phillips Exeter Academy

W-2 Time, Pace, and Priorities: Managing Student Stress

Boarding schools are becoming a microcosm of the hectic world around them. Increasingly sophisticated information and technology, higher and higher standards for desirable college placement, entitled expectations, and a foreboding fear of failure have led to an outbreak of “competitive collapse” for both students and faculty. We can either prepare our students for this stressful, disconnected lifestyle or we can do what we do best, and challenge the status quo by creating communities and schedules that educate students and faculty members to live and learn together in efficient, challenging, learning communities that preserves time for in-depth learning, sophisticated social skill development, community engagement, self and global reflection, and play. In this workshop we will look at the priorities and realities of your school and explore the real choices that can shape the health and effectiveness of your community, students, and faculty. A pre-workshop survey will help you identify the current stressors and uses of time in your school. From this base, participants will realistically examine ways for their school to become more efficient, less anxious, and a better teaching model for the future.

Carol Hotchkiss, Director, Durango Institute; Elizabeth Beck, Senior Associate Director of College Advising, The Hotchkiss School

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W-3 Admission Roundtable: Value & Affordability

Join us for a robust discussion on the most pressing issues facing the independent school admission/enrollment management profession—and the boarding sector. This pre-conference workshop will center on two critical topics: value and affordability. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and collaborative discussions on defining the value proposition and overcoming the challenges of independent school affordability.

Through group-led discussions and case studies, attendees will explore and discuss some of the most common obstacles faced by admission professionals as well as collectively strategize on how to overcome these hurdles.

Tommy Adams, Assistant Head of School for Enrollment, Mercersburg Academy, PA; Quentin McDowell, Senior Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Mercersburg Academy, PA; Leo Marshall, Director of Admission, The Webb Schools, CA

W-4 Latest Thinking in Teaching and Learning

As more and more schools wrestle with strategies for successfully educating today’s students, understanding the impact on learning and teaching must be a fundamental part of the conversation. Leveraging research supported by an E.E. Ford Foundation Grant, we will explore what it means for schools to effectively engage students and nurture today’s skills. There are countless lists of the essential skills for current and future students, so the controversy is seldom about “what”, and more about “how.” We will explore ways that school leaders can start down the path toward a more future-focused curriculum that leverages the best thinking and practices from schools, research and experiences from around the world.

Stephen Dunn, Assistant Head of School, and Sarah Edson, Dean of Academic Technology & Innovation, The Ethel Walker School

W-5 New Heads Symposium: Supporting the Unique Life and work of a boarding school LeaderFor new Heads—and Heads new to Boarding—who begin their roles in 2014 or 2015

Being a Head is being a leader. Heading a Boarding School is a unique journey encompassing many domains of leadership. Designed specifically for new Heads just starting or about to begin the journey, TABS New Heads Symposium is a rich, day-long exploration of the challenges and opportunities of leading your community, your school, your organization—and yourself. A faculty of boarding school Heads with diverse experiences will share what you can expect professionally and personally, and offer thoughts on how to best orient yourself for initial and enduring success. The program does not replace, but builds upon the NAIS New Heads Institute and other standing offerings in the field, yet it takes a singular view of the unique dimensions and differences of boarding school Headship. In addition to key information and sound professional counsel, you’ll also develop a peer network of new and experienced Boarding School Heads, and leave with a set of resources you can carry with you as you step forward into leadership.

Alex Curtis, Ph.D., Headmaster, Choate Rosemary Hall; Anthony Sgro, Ed.D., Head of School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Antonio Viva, Head of School, Walnut Hill School for the Arts; Katherine G. Windsor, Ed.D., Head of School, Miss Porters’s School

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Fresh for this Year!TABS UnConference FOCUS ON TEACHING & LEARNING

Now on Thursday, following the Precons and in place of our traditional networking discussion groups.

Thursday, December 4 • 1:00-4:45pm Free to Conference registrants. Join your colleagues for this organic program to share the latest intriguing trends, fresh concepts, and best practices. Bring your session ideas—or just yourself—and come ready to participate. The Unconference will begin with a very brief meeting and orientation. Those interested in hosting sessions will post their topics, then everyone votes with their feet to attend the what they’d like. Consider it real-time, crowd-sourced professional development!

For Heads:TABS Leadership Forum: Exceptional EndeavorsFriday, December 5 • 3:00-4:30pmThe focus of this year’s Forum is exceptional collaborations between faculty and students to build distinctive programs. We will hear from instructors, current students, and alumni/ae of Berkshire School, Thacher School, and Miss Porter’s School about the genesis, the delivery, and the impact of endeavors relating to entrepreneurship and innovation, advanced independent study, and collaborations with higher ed. The leadership here is by example and best practice, leaving participants the opportunity to apply similar principles to advance efforts in their own schools.

After the Leadership Forum

TABS Heads DinnerFriday, December 5 • 6:45pmBy invitation only. Heads of school can enjoy a memorable evening honoring your esteemed colleagues at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

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Susan Cain is the co-founder of Quiet Revolution LLC and the author of the award-winning New York Times bestseller QUIET: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been translated into thirty-six languages, has appeared on many “Best of” lists, and was named the #1 best book of the year by Fast Company magazine, which also named Cain one of its Most Creative People in Business. Cain’s book was the subject of a TIME Magazine cover story, and her writing has appeared in the The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Her record-smashing TED talk has been viewed over 8 million times, and was named by Bill Gates one of his all-time favorite talks. Cain has also spoken at Microsoft, Google, the U.S. Treasury, the S.E.C., Harvard, Yale, West Point and the US Naval Academy. She received Harvard Law School’s Celebration Award for Thought Leadership, the Toastmasters International Golden Gavel Award for Communication and Leadership, and was named one of the world’s top 50 Leadership and Management Experts by Inc. Magazine. She is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. In 2014, Cain partnered with office design company Steelcase to create Susan Cain Quiet Spaces, with a range of architecture, furniture, materials and technology to empower introverts at work. She lives in the Hudson River Valley with her husband and two sons.

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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION ADMISSION, FINANCIAL AID, & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Sessions by Track (but feel free to mix it up!)

Collaborating to Expand Opportunity, Update Pedagogy & Reduce Costs Brad Rathgeber, Cathy Murphree

Demystifying the Bright yet Struggling Student Heidi Molbak, Helen Waldron

From Roots to the Essay: Power up Your Writing Program with Performance Tasks Pamela Appleton

Managing Classroom Distraction in a 1-1 World Ryan Bennett

Placement and Progress via 3rd Party Assessment Melissa Szarowicz

Tailor Made Professional Development Kim Sivick, Scott MacClintic, Thomas Steele-Maley

The Phone Call Christopher Thurber

Tying Core Content to Digital Tools Michelle Castellanos

Understanding & Effectively Using English Language Test Scores Jean Alderman, Meredith Hanson

All In: Meaningful Professional Development and Faculty Evaluation Brian Jurek, Emily Bonis

An Offer You Can’t Refuse Christopher Brueningsen, Christopher Post

Degrees of Learning Support: Mainstream to Specialized Models Carol Kinlan, Sara Lynn Leavenworth, Kristina Stevens

Digital Portfolios – Making Them More than Just a Technology Shift Chad Hanning

E-Textbooks - The Next Big Thing Julia Maurer, Emily Howley, Amy Kelley

Emerging Trends in Public Education & Their Impending Impact on the Boarding School Brenda Vishanoff

Grit Lit: Teaching Resilience through Literary Study Michael Riendeau, Jed Geary

MAPS: Educating the Individual Student through Goal Setting Sean Brennan, Erin Cohn

Revolution and Evolution – Creating a New School Schedule Julie Faulstich, Ben Gregg

Balancing the Portfolio: The Future of Admissions Assessment Jonathan Martin, Ray Diffley, Heather Hoerle

Beyond the Viewbook: Re-Envisioning Traditional Marketing Quentin McDowell, Mike Conklin

Driving for Admissions: How Your Data Fuels Success Liz Schmitt, Peter Baron

North American Boarding Initiative Project Panel

The Role of Data in Enrollment Planning Stephen Ritchie, Susanne Carpenter

Trends & Perceptions of the International Student Payment Experience Sharon Butler

Unabashedly & Authentically: Communicating the Value of Your School Laura Burgess, Jamie Hicks-Furgang

China 101: A Soup to Nuts Understanding of the Chinese Market Christopher Boehner, Ben Douglass

Find out What Prospective Families Want from You Aimee Gruber, Dave Taibl, Kate Auger-Campbell

Open House & Road Shows – Are They Dead or Just a Little Broken? Kathy LaBranche

Retention: Not a Coincidence, a Commitment Peter Curran, Dan Morrissey, Andrew Bogardus

Rethinking Faculty Roles in the Admissions Process Brett Barnett, Jeannie Rumsey, Jason Park

What Heads & Trustees Need to Know about Affordability Aaron Wachholz, Kristen Power

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ADMISSION, FINANCIAL AID, & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

HEADS & SENIOR MANAGEMENTADVANCEMENT & MARKETING


Technology InterestSpeed Session

How Do You Measure Up? Strategies for Engaging Users Online Jon Moser, Pat Bassett

Show & Tell: Intriguing Examples of School Marketing Rob Norman, Liza Fisher Norman

The Art of Crafting & Delivering Your School’s Key Messages Sydney Neuhaus, Anne Granfield

5 Videos Every School Needs Hans Mundahl, Will McCulloch

Parent Communication Gone Digital: Planning & Optimizing Web Strategies Maura Ciccarelli, Jennifer Settle

What Boarding Schools Can Learn from Higher Education Admissions Marketing Strategies Joe Cliber

Auditing IT: A Strategic Plan for Heads, Board Members & Leadership Katherine Koestner, Jeff Dayton, Arthur Diaz

Board not Bored – Board Meetings That Really Work Zachary Lehman, Jonathan Martin

Facility Recycling: Saving Money – and the Planet James Selman, James Barrett, A.I.A., LEED, Wayne Mattson, P.E.

Information Security for School Leaders Jon Ostendorf

It’s All about the People: So Why Is It so Hard to Get It Right? Stephanie Rogen, Elizabeth Hardwick

Leadership Forum (For Heads, Trustees & Senior Program, Academic & Student Affairs Officers) Ben Williams

The Four Guideposts for Creating a Healthy & Low Risk School Culture David Wolowitz, David Hanson

Give and Take – Offering and Accepting Mentoring Rachel Stone, Katie Titus, Lucy Goldstein

Keep Calm & Carry On: Maximizing the Accreditation Process Aggie Malter, Kip Nygren

Making Value the Driver of Strategy & Marketing: A Case Study Richard Hardy, Benjamin Edwards

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HEALTH & COUNSELING LEGAL


“Everybody’s Doing It!” Dealing with Substance Abuse Kelly McAdams, Chris Button, Peter Quilty

Care of the GLBT Student Davis Smith, MD

Eating Concerns in Boarding Schools: Prevention, Risks & Interventions Melissa Smith,Ph.D.

Listen for the Silent Scream: How to Respond to Cutting Christopher Thurber

Sex & Cupcakes: Fun, Factual & Student-Centered Sex Education Tracie Epes, Nicole Cologne, Rebecca Zahradnik

Students Need to Talk, When and How Should We Listen? Ellen Porter Honnet, Ed.D., Paula Chu, Ph.D.

Talking about High-Risk Behaviors – Learn How to Tackle the Tough Topics Carol Cahalane, Shane LaPointe, Michelle Soucy

The Power of Positive Psychology Applied to the School Setting Margaret Nagib

The State of the Boarding School Health Center Allen Cobb, Adrianna Bravo

Don’t Let Legalized Marijuana Make You Paranoid. Is Your School Ready? Kevin O’Connor, Renee Soulis

Return to Learn – Getting Back on Track after a Concussion Jody McLean, Mary Gauthier

Step up, Shout out, Opt In: Using Peer Education to Educate & Motivate Christina Mazzola, Sophie Speidel, M.Ed.

Today’s Teen: What’s Trending? David Chiarella, PhD

Navigating the Legal & Practical Complications Associated with Employee Leave Christopher Brigham, Stephen Dunn

Shades of Grey & Blurred Lines – Defining Boundaries in Boarding Schools Sara Schwartz, Eric Peterson

The Next Step in Embracing Diversity: The Transgender Student Linda Johnson, Nate Snow

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RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT LIFE MULTIDISCIPLINARY/OTHER


A Community Service Opportunity for Boarding Schools Marius Felix, Andrea Felix Building “Selfie”-Esteem in Girls Brooklyn Raney

Ice Breaker Games that Teach School Culture (and Don’t Stink)! Chad Hanning

Making Space during the Day; Adding Choices at Night Brett Potash, David Fitzgerald

Risky Business: Finding Risk Indicators in the Dorm Joe Fernald, Melissa Fernald

Social Media – Teenagers versus Residential Staff Thomas Dunsmore

That’s L.I.F.E. – Finding Time for a Residential Life Curriculum Maxwell Jones

The Disorganized Student: Help Me, Help You! Leah Stancil, Jeremy LaCasse

You’ve Selected Student Leaders, Now What? Alex Godomsky

Developing Student Leaders, and Building Connections in Your Local Community Jennifer Siff, Meg Allen

“Help! I Can’t Find My Classes!” Low Cost, High Impact New Student Orientation Laura Jalinskas, Vera Polacek

A Student-Run Anti-Bullying Program Linda Rosenberg Mcguire, Kevin Eppler

Appreciation for Diversity: Training Activities for Student Leaders Maureen Harrison

Design Thinking for Change: Creating Global Student Leaders George Stewart

Elevating Student Leadership in the Dormitory Whitney Suttell, Anastasia Zink, Anne Coleman

From Beijing to Berlin: Helping to Create a Home Away from Home Brian Murray, Shelley Frank

Student Leadership & Promoting Intercultural Awareness Stephen Telling, Andrea Kelly

What Does, “A Caring Community” Really Mean? Carol Dopp, Tobi Pfenninger, Duane Ford

Dormitory Control and Efficiency at the Press of a Button Steven MontgomeryProduct Demonstration by REACH Boarding School System

Academy Open – a Comprehensive Orientation Approach Brian Lafond, Stephen Brotschul

Challenges & Threats to the Very Existence of Private/Boarding Schools Mark Siegel

Grace Notes: Putting a Mission Statement into Print and Practice Michael Bonin, Ph.D.

How to Simplify Managing Your School’s IT Mark Davies, Jim Huffaker

Improve Communication Flow through Microsites Ryan Dobbins

M&M’s and Paper Bags – Ready to Use Adviser Activities on a Budget Dan Morrissey, Steve Margio

The Future is Video – Want a Network? Sam Klein

Three Boarding Problems Solved by Technology Andy Olson, Brent Lee

You Are Not the School You Think You Are: Steps for a Positive Transformation Phil Cocchiola, Matthew LaSota, David Tuttle

Australian Boarding Schools: Current Issues & Trends Richard Stokes

Making Your School Cashless: Simplify Operations & Enhance Student/Parent Services Lori CaffreyProduct Demonstration by CardSmith

I’ve Decided to Retire; Now What? Kevin Moultrie

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Tommy Adams, Mercersburg AcademyJean Alderman, ETSMeg Allen, Salisbury SchoolPamela Appleton, ERBKate Auger-Campbell, SSATBBrett Barnett, Brewster AcademyPeter Baron, Blackbaud’s K12 GroupSteve Barrett, Wildwood SchoolJames Barrett, A.I.A., LEED, DRA ArchitectsPat Bassett, Heads Up Educational ConsultingElizabeth Beck, The Hotchkiss SchoolRyan Bennett, Mercersburg AcademyChristopher Boehner, VericantAndrew Bogardus, Berkshire SchoolMichael Bonin, Ph.D., Portsmouth Abbey SchoolEmily Bonis, Hebron AcademyAdrianna Bravo, Episcopal High SchoolSean Brennan, Vermont AcademyChristopher Brigham, Updike, Kelly and Spellacy, P.C.Stephen Brotschul, West Nottingham AcademyChristopher Brueningsen, The Kiski SchoolLaura Burgess, Emma Willard SchoolSharon Butler, peerTransferChris Button, Virginia Episcopal SchoolLori Caffrey, CardSmithCarol Cahalane, Phillips Exeter AcademySusan Cain, Quiet Revolution LLCSusanne Carpenter, Walnut Hill School for the ArtsMichelle Castellanos, ClassBook.com David Chiarella, PhD, Western Reserve AcademyPaula Chu, Ph.D., S H King Counseling InstituteMaura Ciccarelli, Magic Hour CommunicationsJoe Cliber, Creosote AffectsAllen Cobb, Magnus HealthErin Cohn, Vermont AcademyPhil Cocchiola, The Oxford AcademyAnne Coleman, Westtown SchoolMichael Collins, TIAA-CREFNicole Cologne, The Madeira SchoolMike Conklin, Mercersburg AcademyPeter Curran, Blair Academy

Alex Curtis, Ph.D., Choate Rosemary HallMark Davies, The Hun School of PrincetonJeff Dayton, Madeira SchoolArthur Diaz, Pomfret SchoolRay Diffley, Choate Rosemary HallRyan Dobbins, Brooks SchoolCarol Dopp, Holderness SchoolBen Douglass, Saint James SchoolStephen Dunn, The Ethel Walker SchoolThomas Dunsmore, Australian Boarding Schools AssociationSarah Edson, The Ethel Walker SchoolBenjamin Edwards, Art & Science GroupTracie Epes, The Madeira SchoolKevin Eppler, Westtown SchoolJulie Faulstich, Walnut Hill School for the ArtsAndrea Felix, Brentwood College SchoolMarius Felix, Brentwood College SchoolJoe Fernald, Brewster AcademyMelissa Fernald, Safe Surroundings NE, LLCLiza Fisher Norman, InspireED School MarketersDavid Fitzgerald, The Webb SchoolsDuane Ford, Holderness SchoolShelley Frank, Pickering CollegeMary Gauthier, Upper Canada CollegeJed Geary, Eagle Hill SchoolAlex Godomsky, Hebron AcademyLucy Goldstein, Episcopal High SchoolAnne Granfield, FinsburyBen Gregg, Walnut Hill School for the ArtsAimee Gruber, SSATBChad Hanning, Virginia Episcopal SchoolDavid Hanson, Phillips Exeter AcademyMeredith Hanson, North Country SchoolElizabeth Hardwick, Greenwich Leadership PartnersRichard Hardy, Concord AcademyMaureen Harrison, Emma Willard SchoolJamie Hicks-Furgang, Emma Willard SchoolHeather Hoerle, SSATBCarol Hotchkiss, Durango Institute


Emily Howley, Mercersburg AcademyJim Huffaker, The Hun School of PrincetonLaura Jalinskas, Miss Porter’s SchoolEro Johnson, TIAA-CREFLinda Johnson, McLane Law FirmMaxwell Jones, Hebron AcademyBrian Jurek, Hebron AcademyAmy Kelley, Mercersburg AcademyAndrea Kelly, Appleby CollegeCarol Kinlan, McMillan, Howland & SpenceSam Klein, The Bleachers CorpKatherine Koestner, Campus OutreachKathy LaBranche, Trinity College SchoolJeremy LaCasse, Taft SchoolBrian Lafond, West Nottingham AcademyShane LaPointe, Phillips Exeter AcademyMatthew LaSota, The Oxford AcademySara Lynn Leavenworth, The GunneryBrent Lee, Brentwood CollegeZachary Lehman, The Hill SchoolScott MacClintic, Loomis ChaffeeAggie Malter, Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)Steve Margio, Baylor SchoolLeo Marshall, The Webb SchoolsJonathan Martin, JonathanEMartin Ed. ServicesWayne Mattson, P.E., Griffith & Vary, Inc.Julia Maurer, Mercersburg AcademyChristina Mazzola, St. Anne’s-Belfield SchoolKelly McAdams, Caron Treatment CentersWill McCulloch, New Hampton SchoolQuentin McDowell, Mercersburg AcademyLinda Rosenberg Mcguire, Westtown SchoolJody McLean, Upper Canada CollegeHeidi Molbak, Seed Starter Educational ConsultingSteven Montgomery, REACH Boarding School SystemDan Morrissey, Western Reserve AcademyJon Moser, FinalsiteKevin Moultrie, TIAA-CREFHans Mundahl, Hans Mundahl & AssociatesCathy Murphree, The Hockaday SchoolBrian Murray, Rothesay Netherwood SchoolMargaret Nagib, Timberline KnollsSydney Neuhaus, FinsburyRob Norman, InspireED School MarketersKip Nygren, Wyoming SeminaryKevin O’Connor, Asheville SchoolAndy Olson, Shawnigan Lake SchoolJon Ostendorf, The Hotchkiss SchoolJason Park, The Peddie SchoolEric Peterson, St. George’s SchoolTobi Pfenninger, Holderness School

Vera Polacek, Miss Porter’s SchoolEllen Porter Honnet, Ed.D., S H King Counseling InstituteChristopher Post, Boys’ Latin School of MarylandBrett Potash, Mercersburg AcademyKristen Power, SSS by NAISPeter Quilty, Berkshire SchoolBrooklyn Raney, Kimball Union AcademyBrad Rathgeber, Online School for GirlsMichael Riendeau, Eagle Hill SchoolStephen Ritchie, The Proof GroupStephanie Rogen, Greenwich Leadership PartnersJeannie Rumsey, The Madeira SchoolLiz Schmitt, Miss Porter’s SchoolSara Schwartz, Schwartz Hannum PCJames Selman, Milton AcademyJennifer Settle, Magic Hour CommunicationsAnthony Sgro, Ed.D., Rabun Gap-Nacoochee SchoolMark Siegel, Delphian SchoolJennifer Siff, Salisbury SchoolKim Sivick, PA Association of Independent SchoolsMelissa Smith, Pd.D., Center for ChangeDavis Smith, MD, Westminster SchoolNate Snow, The White Mountain SchoolMichelle Soucy, Phillips Exeter AcademyRenee Soulis, FCD Educational ServicesSophie Speidel, M.Ed., St. Anne’s-Belfield SchoolLeah Stancil, Cheshire AcademyThomas Steele-Maley, The Bridge Year at Kieve-WavusKristina Stevens, Gould AcademyGeorge Stewart, EF Education FirstRichard Stokes, Australian Boarding Schools AssociationRachel Stone, Blair AcademyWhitney Suttell, Westtown SchoolMelissa Szarowicz, Boston Educational Services (iTEP exam)Dave Taibl, SSATBTamara Telesko, TIAA-CREFStephen Telling, Appleby CollegeChristopher Thurber, Phillips Exeter AcademyKatie Titus, St. George’s SchoolDavid Tuttle, The Oxford AcademyBrenda Vishanoff, Wheaton AcademyAaron Wachholz, SSS by NAISHelen Waldron, The Forman SchoolKatherine G. Windsor, Ed.D., Miss Porter’s SchoolDavid Wolowitz, McLane Law FirmRebecca Zahradnik, The Madeira SchoolAnastasia Zink, Westtown School


S I G N AT U R E S P O N S O R S

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Will McElheny, Event Marketer2000 Daniel Island DriveCharleston SC 29492 843 216 [email protected]

CardSmith is a leading provider of cloud campus ID card solutions for boarding schools nationwide. We bring you the tech-nology, service and expertise to make your ID card the key to a cashless, efficient cam-pus without systems or software to manage on site. With CardSmith, you can replace cash handling and reduce billing and collec-tions with highly valued services for students and parents.

Lori Caffrey, Marketing Director2005 S. Easton Road, Ste. 208Doylestown PA 18901-7101 908 306 1114 [email protected]

Since 1977, Carney, Sandoe & Associates has provided global faculty recruitment and placement services to independent, board-ing, charter, and international schools. We are committed to recruiting top-quality 21st century candidates and providing the best possible placement experience for teachers and administrators in our client schools.

Jonathan Ball, Director of School Services 44 Bromfield Street Boston MA 02108 617 542 0260 [email protected] www.carneysandoe.com

Charles & Patrick ties are tailored to your wishes, so you get exactly what you want. We use only the best mills from around the world to weave our pure silk. From start to finish, our ties are given the best attention to detail possible, and all of our ties are handmade in the USA. So if your school is looking for a new tie or recreating a tie of the past, we have unmatched possibilities.

Brent Patrick Keuch, President/Creative Dir.3220 N Street NW, #317Washington DC 20007 908 547 [email protected]

With Classbook.com, schools automate the ordering and fulfillment of eBooks and traditional Print books. This saves time and money and provides a digital road map for schools incorporating digital books into the classroom.

Alyssa Bongiorno, Support34 Commercial DriveCastleton NY 12203 518 336 [email protected]

The TOEFL Junior® tests, intended for students ages 11+ in middle school and lower levels of high school, provide insight into your students’ English communication skills to help you make the best decisions and guide them on a path to success. To better meet the expectations of English-language programs worldwide, the TOEFL Junior tests are available in two testing modes and measure a range of skills.

Magali Daumas, TOEFL Marketing Brand Manager660 Rosedale RoadPrinceton NJ 08541 609 683 2058www.ets.org/[email protected]


S I G N AT U R E S P O N S O R S

ERB (Educational Records Bureau) is a global nonprofit organization providing admission and achievement assessment as well as instructional services PreK – Grade 12. With over 2,000 member schools and districts around the world, ERB continues to be a trusted source for quality assessment, programs, and services to inform admission decisions and/or to support curriculum and instruction.

Pamela Appleton, Northeastern Regional Director470 Park Avenue SouthNew York NY 10016 800 989 3721 [email protected]

At Flik we’re here to fuels students’ minds both in and out of the dining hall. It is our mission to provide good, healthy, diverse menus that you will look forward to eating every day.

Elsie LaCourt, Project Manager3 International DriveRye Brook NY 10573 914 935 [email protected]

At Max•R, we manufacture site furnishings made of pure recycled plastic tailored to fit your needs and aesthetics. We realize that your recycling program is more than just a blue bin and have created a process that makes customizing your ideal recycling station easy. Choose from various collections, colors, roof options and more to create your ultimate recycling solution.

Kris Jacob, National Sales ManagerW248 N5499 Executive DriveSussex WI 53089 888 868 6297 [email protected]

Automating your school boarding house management with REACH can simplify your operations and save you many work hours per week with efficient, fully traceable and reportable transactions that will help you to reduce risk and improve student care.

Steven Montgomery, Director2/28 Exchange RoadMalaga 6090 Australia61 300 [email protected]

For quality-focused Educational institutions, SSC is the premium provider of support services. With more than 40 years of industry experience and highly trained skilled professionals, we specialize in enhancing learning environments through exceptional Custodial & Campus Services, Plant Operations & Maintenance, and Grounds Management.

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For more than 85 years, the Globus family of brands has been telling the stories behind the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Now, we’re bringing this experience to life for student groups through Student Discoveries, an alternative to traditional educational travel.

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Bleachers. Never Miss a Moment. LIVE + ON DEMAND video streaming of athletics, performing arts and school events. Safe, secure and password protected. Share clips on email, Facebook and Twitter • Watch on your tablet or mobile device.

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Boardingware was founded by ex-boarding school students to eliminate paper, clipboards and outdated software. Boardingware is used around the world to connect students, parents and staff under one streamlined cloud-based solution. To see how you can improve the experience for everyone at your boarding school, go to www.boardingware.com/demo

Paul Organ, Co-FounderOffice 206, 91 St. George’s Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052 New Zealand+64 212 [email protected]

Making Dining an Adventure in Learning! Brock challenges the senses while providing healthy home-cooked comfort. Your school community will be satisfied at every level: sophisticated flavors, healthy options, familiar favorites and menu choices from around the world that broaden both palates and minds. All made with the freshest ingredients and served by employees who care.

Tracey Woomer, Director of Marketing257 Great Valley ParkwayMalvern PA 19355-1308 610 647 [email protected]

CCS is one of the most comprehensive and widely recommended fundraising consulting and management firms in the world, retaining the largest and most experienced permanent staff in the industry. Established in 1947, CCS designs and implements significant fundraising campaigns and programs for outstanding independent schools throughout the U.S. and worldwide.

Samantha Bromley, Marketing Coordinator461 Fifth Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York NY 10017 646 572 [email protected]

Every EF tour helps expand your students’ perspectives and prepare them for success in our interconnected world. Through the U.S. and overseas, all of our travel programs promote in-depth exploration, greater cultural understanding and hands-on learning.

Hannah-Rose Mann, Education Manager8 Education StreetCambridge MA 02141 617 619 [email protected]

Finalsite’s online learning and communications platform facilitates the distribution of digital content across school communities and in classrooms from both desktops and mobile devices. Finalsite’s software enables customers to engage dynamically with a wide range of third party data providers including student information systems, learning systems and social media applications.

Rob DiMartino, Director655 Winding Brook DriveGlastonbury CT 06033 800 592 2469 [email protected]

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Founded in 2001, Fire Engine RED serves 350+ clients in the education market. Our new Fireworks CRM provides admissions offices with a consumer-like experience, focused on good design. Fireworks makes it easy to manage complex relationships between students, parents, alumni, and more. You can access Fireworks from any computer or mobile device; it includes unlimited users, training, and support.

Rebecca Ohler, Vice President of PeoplePO Box 1017Havertown, PA 19083-1017215 779 [email protected]

Folio is a non-profit partnership of independent schools with a proven professional growth platform. We believe that everyone deserves meaningful feedback and encouragement. Leveraging technology and a passion for teaching excellence, we provide a flexible framework that fully engages the school community and enables educators to achieve their full potential.

Lissa Caltrider, Director of Membership10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 400Owings Mills MD 21117 443 926 [email protected]

Follett Virtual Campus is a pure ecommerce solution and full-service provider for K-12 schools, providing a tailored one-stop-shop for textbooks, supplies, technology, and more without the footprint of a local store. FVC brings the largest inventory of affordable course material options from a network of over 8,000 publishers. FVC also features API to seamlessly integrate with SIS & LMS.

Bill Blaikie, Regional Sales Manager3 Westbrook Corporate CenterWestchester IL 60154 708 884 [email protected]

George K. Baum & Company is a full service investment bank dedicated to meeting the borrowing needs of independent schools of all sizes and types across the country. Members of our team have overseen more than 175 independent school financings, totaling approximately $2.6 billion as investment banker or financial advisor.

Chuck Procknow, Executive Vice President1400 Wewatta Street, Ste. 800Denver CO 80202 303 292 1600 [email protected]/is

inRESONANCE (iR)—a strategic productivity partner for schools and non-profits—has worked with over 300 schools worldwide since 1999. Our suite of open, customizable FileMaker Pro solutions and related web applications—including iR’s Enrollment Suite: PORTAL + SchoolForms Online + Student Billing—for admissions/enrollment, registrar, and development has the simplest user interface on the market.

Ryan McFarlane, Director, Strategic Sales32 Industrial Drive EWest Hartford MA 01060 413 587 0236 [email protected]

At InspirED you’ll find expert advice, inspirational examples, case studies, useful resources, and the experience of your peers. A sharing community awaits to answer your questions, help tackle your challenges, delight in each other’s accomplishments, and promote independent schools. It’s like going to a conference dedicated to school marketers—24/7 and there when you need us.

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At the Klingenstein Center, we dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of independent schools by developing and strengthening the leadership skills of teachers and administrators at every stage of their careers. Create your own path as you build your skills, achieve your goals and join a network of distinguished leaders in independent and international schools around the world.

Pete Simpson, Assistant DirectorKlingenstein Center,Teachers Clg, 525 W 120th St Box 125New York NY 10027 212 678 [email protected]

Laurel Springs is your trusted online school partner for high-quality, personalized academics. Our open enrollment means students can begin a course at any time and our full accreditation ensures complete reciprocity of credits. Boarding schools partner with us to expand course offerings without increasing faculty expenses in AP Courses, World Language Offerings, and Electives.

Stephanie Fyfe, Director of Partnerships1615 West Chester Pike, Ste. 200West Chester PA 19382 877 775 [email protected]

Lice Treatment Center (LTC) provides profes-sional on-site head lice treatment 24/7. Pediatrician-owned and operated, LTC offers a full-line of all-natural, non toxic treatment and prevention products. Founded by a boarding school graduate.

Adrian Picheny, Director of School Services200 Main Street, Unit 1DMonroe CT 06468 917 648 [email protected]

Metz Culinary Management is a leading provider of dining service management. Metz brings a customized offering that fits your school. Most importantly, we understand what an increasingly sophisticated student population desires in their dining program. At Metz Culinary Management, it’s all about the food. Specifically, it’s all about tailoring our menus to the tastes and needs of each location.

John Geronimo, Vice President of SalesTwo Woodland DriveDallas PA 18612 724 312 [email protected]

Founded in 1941, Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization and expedition school that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through challenging learning expeditions that inspire self-discovery. Outward Bound offers high school, gap year, and semester programs.

Amanda Murphy, Marketing Director41 Mechanic StreetCamden ME 04843 207 404 [email protected]

The PFM Group of companies is a national leader in providing independent financial advice as well as investment advisory, management and consulting services to local, state, and regional government and non-profit clients. We are proud to help independent schools meet their financial challenges with a broad array of products, backed by unquestioned professionalism and outstanding service.

Jeanette Davidson-Flowers, Senior Managing ConsultantTwo Logan Square, Ste. 1600Philadelphia PA 19103 215 557 [email protected]



Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 40,000 end-customers worldwide.

Marco Gallo, Director, Events350 West Java DriveSunnyvale CA 94089 408 598 [email protected]

Established in 1990, SAGE Dining Services® is the nation’s leading provider of campus dining and upscale catering services for discerning independent schools.

Paco Rodriguez, President1402 York Road, Ste. 100Lutherville MD 21093 410 339 [email protected]

With over 10 years’ experience providing responsive school websites, apps, interactive prospectuses, branding and SEO and PPC services to schools internationally, our client list is a testament to our success. We add value not by just building a school website, but by producing a digital marketing strategy that covers all aspects of your school marketing.

Daniel Clarke, Managing DirectorPrudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street16th FloorBoston MA 02199 866 622 [email protected] www.schoolwebsite.com

TIAA-CREF is a full-service financial services company serving the needs of those working in the academic, research, medical, cultural, religious and governmental fields. We provide advice and guidance, and offer products that provide lifetime income options. We are mission-driven and committed to helping our more than 4.8 million participants plan for their financial well-being.

Kevin Moultrie, Director601 13th Street, NW, Ste. 700 NorthWashington DC 20005 202 637 [email protected]

Based in Beijing, Vericant empowers admissions officers to better assess their growing Chinese applicant pool via 3rd-party verified video interviews, proctored writing samples, and spoken English evaluation. Vericant’s Behavioral Interview delivers a raw look at each applicant’s communicative abilities, thought process, maturity level, attitude and personality, for the fastest way to target top applicants.

Chris Boehner, Executive DirectorRoom 15E, Oriental Kenzo, Building C No. 48 Dongzhimen StreetBeijing 100027 China+86 010 8485 [email protected]


Applerouth TutoringApplerouth Tutoring provides premiere SAT & ACT tutoring in group, online, or individual settings.Torie Cadenhead, Operations Manager1768 Century Blvd., Ste. BAtlanta GA 30345 678 608 [email protected]

Art & Science GroupMarket-informed strategy for higher education, independent schools, and nonprofits.Ben Edwards, Principal300 East Lombard Street, Ste. 610Baltimore MD 21202 919 489 9827 [email protected]

Association of Independent School Admission ProfessionalsSupporting and advancing the work of all independent school admission and marketing professionals.Janice Crampton, Executive DirectorPO Box 709Madison CT 06443 203 421 [email protected]

Barbarian Sports Wear IncCanadian manufacturer of authentic striped rugby shirts. Custom orders from 24 pieces.John Pezzack, Sales & Marketing Manager575 Trillium DriveKitchener ON N2R 1J9 Canada519 895 [email protected]

Bernhardt Fudyma Design GroupThe Bernhardt Fudyma Design Group creates athletic branding and design solutions for schools.Craig Bernhardt, Principal/Creative Director38 East 29th StreetNew York NY 10016 212 889 [email protected]

Beyond Green: Sustainable Food PartnersBeyond Green is a consulting firm for scratch-cooked foods, local sourcing, and zero-waste.Kim Blomquist, Communications Manager1043 West Grand AvenueChicago IL 60642 312 275 [email protected]

Bowie Gridley ArchitectsCollaborative Master Planning and Architecture for Academic, Arts, Athletics, STEM and Student LifeSuzanne Singleton, Director of Marketing1010 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Ste. 400Washington DC 20007 202 337 0888 [email protected]

CareFlow, LLCCustomized healthcare solutions that meet the needs of health centers, counselors, & athletic trainers.Marlene Chotkowski, Operations433 West Market Street, Ste. 6West Chester PA 19380 610 422 [email protected]

Caron Treatment CentersAdolescent substance abuse treatment as well as prevention and intervention services for schools.Kelly McAdams, Business Dev. OfficerPO Box 150Wernersville PA 19565 800 854 [email protected]

Center for ChangeA leading eating disorder treatment center for females. Discover how we can help with recovery.Tamara Noyes, Director of Business Development1790 N. State StreetOrem UT 84057 888 224 8250 [email protected]

Chill ExpeditionsCE customizes global eco-immersion expeditions for school groups to Spain and Latin America.Andrea Sarko, Sales Guide124 Sibley Avenue, 2nd FloorArdmore PA 19003 800 551 [email protected]

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Creosote AffectsCreosote is a brand provider--creating the best opportunities for our clients to meet their goals.Joe Cliber, Principal314 W. Main Street, PO Box 207Emmitsburg MD 21727 301 447 [email protected]

CulinArt GroupCulinArt provides custom dining solutions for Independent and Boarding Schools across the country.Bob Kelly, AVP, Business Development Education175 Sunnyside BlvdPlainview NY 11803 516 390 2700 [email protected]

CWRACWRA helps create critical thinkers through authentic alignment of teaching, learning and assessmentChris Jackson, Director215 Lexington Avenue, Floor 16New York NY 10016 212 217 [email protected]/cwra

Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc.Specializing in the planning and design of educational environments.James Barrett, Principal235 Bear Hill Road, 4th FloorWaltham MA 02451 617 964 [email protected]

The Experiment in International LivingMeaningful, culturally immersive summer abroad programs for high school students since 1932.Heather BeardPO Box 676, 1 Kipling RoadBrattleboro VT 05302 800.345.2929heather.beard@experiment.orgwww.experimentinternational.org

FCD Educational ServicesFCD is the leading provider of school-based substance abuse prevention services around the world.Renee Soulis, Client Relations Officer398 Walnut StreetNewton MA 02460 617 964 [email protected]

FinsburyA leading strategic communications firm that helps manage crises to protect schools’ reputations.Anne Granfield, Principal1345 Sixth AvenueNew York NY 10105 646 805 [email protected]

FlynnO’Hara UniformsFor over 40 years, FlynnO’Hara has been the premier school uniform supplier in the United States.William Ditro, Territory Manager10905 Dutton RoadPhiladelphia PA 19154 800 441 4122 [email protected]

Frank Cooney CompanyFurniture for educational environments... create learning spaces that inspire!Gregory Cooney, Owner1226 Michael DriveWood Dale IL 60191 630 694 [email protected]

Grand ClassroomGrand Classroom provides educational trips to national parks and other destinations for schools.Eddie Jones, SalesPO Box 7166Charlottesville VA 22902 800 852 [email protected]

Greenwich Leadership PartnersSpecializing in leadership development and transition, organizational change and strategic planning for schools.Stephanie Rogen, Principal and FounderOne Park Avenue, Ste. OneOld Greenwich CT 06870 203 570 2717stephanierogen@greenwichleadershippartners.comwww.greenwichleadershippartners.com

H2O for LifeH2O for Life, youth taking action to provide water for a partner school in a developing country.Patty Hall, President H2O for Life1310 E. Hwy 96, Ste. 235White Bear Lake MN 55110 651 756 [email protected]


Holsag CanadaHolsag chairs are made exclusively from 100% European beech hardwood, and are truly built to last!Vanessa Archer, Tradeshow Coordinator164 Needham StreetLindsay ON K9V5R7 Canada888 745 0721 [email protected]

iTEPProviding high quality and flexible English language testing for schools and businessesMelissa Szarowicz, Sales Director22048 Sherman Way, Ste. 210Los Angeles CA 91303 818 887 [email protected]

Janney Montgomery Scott LLCServing independent schools with their capital financing and debt restructuring needs.Joseph Bosch, Managing Director575 Lexington AvenueNew York NY 10022 212 888 [email protected]

Jess Crate Furniture, Inc.Manufacturer of high quality solid wood and steel furniture dorm mattresses & linens.Steven Silver, Vice President525 Spring Garden StreetPhiladelphia PA 19123 215 625 [email protected]

Magic Hour CommunicationsMagic Hour partners with independent schools to design and develop unique and easy-to-use websites.Jennifer Settle, Business Development Coordinator11 Union AvenueBala Cynwyd PA 19004 610 617 [email protected]

Magnus HealthMagnus Health’s Student Medical Record collects and securely stores health information online.Amy Weaver, Marketing Manager323 West Martin StreetRaleigh NC 27601 919 443 [email protected]

The New York TimesThe New York Times offers EDU subscriptions that promote critical thinking & global awareness. Mark Condor, Education Account Manager533 Albany Shaker RoadLoudonville, NY 12211917 846 [email protected]

Nutrition Management Services CompanyProvide contract food service for private schools and boarding schools.Brian Fioravanti, Vice PresidentPO Box 725Kimberton PA 19442 610 935 [email protected]

peerTransferpeerTransfer is the leader of innovative global payment solutions for the education industry.Lindsay Zanga, Marketing Associate295 Devonshire StreetBoston MA 02110 617 340 [email protected]

The Proof GroupProof offers software and professional services to meet schools’ core data and reporting needs.Stephen Ritchie, Co-founder223 Bolt Hill RoadEliot ME 03903 617 440 [email protected]




RenWeb School Mgmt SoftwareRenWeb is the leading provider of Cloud-based student information systems to over 3,300 schools.Jon-Mark Davey, School Management ConsultantPO Box 1622Burleson TX 76097 866 800 [email protected]

The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc.S/L/A/M Collaborative specializes in campus planning & facilities of independent schools.Richard Connell, AIA, Principal80 Glastonbury Blvd.Glastonbury CT 06033 860 657 [email protected]

SchoolDoc.comSchoolDoc.com is the leading electronic health record system for schools!Michael Ambrose, M.D., Owner526 S Maple RoadAnn Arbor MI 48103 734 629 [email protected]

Schwartz Hannum PCSHPC works with schools to develop strategies that foster positive relationships & resolve disputes.Sara Schwartz, Founder and President11 Chestnut Street, Ste. 11Andover MA 01810 978 623 [email protected]

SEG, Swiss Education GroupSEG Swiss Education Group: World’s Leading Hospitality Education Network of Hotel Management SchoolsLaurent Soulé, Regional ManagerAvenue des Alpes 27Montreux 1820 Switzerland888 566 [email protected]

Senior SystemsSenior Systems is a complete school administrative software solutions for independent schools.Belinda Nanez, Office Admin/Sales15915 Katy Freeway, Ste. 260Houston TX 77094 888 480 [email protected]

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment CenterResidential treatment for girls ages 12+ with eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma and more.Karen Hall, Professional Outreach Representative40 Timberline DriveLemont IL 60439 630 248 [email protected]

Travel For TeensOffering global language and cultural immersion travel experiences for students. Live like the locals!Ned Clark, Vice President & Program Director900 West Valley Road, Ste. 300Wayne PA 19087 484 654 [email protected]

Updike, Kelly and Spellacy, P.C.Updike, Kelly and Spellacy provides comprehensive legal representation to schools and businesses.Christopher Brigham, Principal100 Pearl StreetHartford CT 06123 203 786 [email protected]

Veracross LLCVeracross is an integrated database connecting staff, parents, students, alumni into one community.Ed Magin, Sales Director701 Edgewater Drive, Ste. 360Wakefield MA 01880 781 246 [email protected]


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