How to Make Yourself Invaluable to a New Head of School

Revised May 8th 2024 | Originally posted May 19th ’21 by Barbara Barron It’s the season! “Turn over time.” From Heads of School to teachers and administrative positions, it’s the time of year when we see the postings, the openings, the announcements. People come; people go. It’s a moment in the year that can be as exciting as it is …

Taking Care of Our Heads — of School, That Is

by Barbara Barron | Posted December 9th, 2020 | Subscribe to this newsletter These are crazy days at our independent schools. It seems like every day there’s a confusing change that forces us to rethink education. There’s more to juggle in our daily work than ever. More headaches! Zoom meetings balanced by in-person gatherings. Argh! And I would argue that …

How Can We Cultivate a Strong Relationship With Our Head of School?

by Barbara Barron | Posted April 11th, 2018 Got a little war story for you. A few years ago, my Head of School and I were at a solicitation breakfast with a very involved couple from our school. We’ll call them Alison and Greg. The couple’s two children attended our school. This prominent family made leadership Annual Fund gifts each …