The Enrollment Management Association's Heads Podcast

Heads of school are busy - that's why we've created this short form podcast featuring the most important and interesting content just for heads of independent schools!

Live at AC24: Reflections on Leadership Development [S2.E4] 11/11/2024

Live at AC24: Reflections on Leadership Development [S2.E4] Join Heads of School Anne-Marie Kee (Lakefield College School, ON), Suzanne Walker Buck (Western Reserve Academy, OH), and Fran Ryan (Broadwater Academy, VA) for a live podcast recording with special guest, Tom Olverson. In ten years as a consultant for RG 175, Tom has completed 31 searches and mentored over 15 heads of school. He is the author of Leading Through Strategy, a book that applies the principles of business strategy to independent schools to help them thrive. Before joining RG 175 Tom served as head of school for 27 years at two different schools. Join this lively and fun discussion as Tom reflects on his career and shares his wisdom about leadership development. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/33625997

Leading Through Change: Insights on School Leadership, Community, and Purpose [S2:E3] 11/04/2024

Leading Through Change: Insights on School Leadership, Community, and Purpose [S2:E3] In this episode, Anne-Marie Kee (Lakefield College School, ON), Suzanne Walker Buck (Western Reserve Academy, OH), and Fran Ryan (Broadwater Academy, VA) interview Bud Patel, former Head of School at Brentwood College School (BC), as he reflects on his 12-year tenure and approach to leadership. Bud shares his guiding "Brentwood Eight" principles, emphasizing stability, resilience, and humility in leading a school community. He discusses navigating COVID-19 challenges, fostering a strong team, and planning his "pretirement." This insightful conversation offers practical advice for aspiring school leaders and emphasizes the value of dedication and balance in educational leadership. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/33734242

Building Community and Sustainability in Independent Schools [S2:E2] 10/26/2024

Building Community and Sustainability in Independent Schools [S2:E2] Join Heads of School Anne-Marie Kee (Lakefield College School, ON), Suzanne Walker Buck (Western Reserve Academy, OH), and Fran Ryan (Broadwater Academy, VA) in a compelling conversation with Heather Hoerle, a visionary leader in independent school education. Over her 13 years with the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), Heather has transformed the organization’s infrastructure, assessments, and services, fostering a modern approach to enrollment and engagement. Prior to EMA, Heather brought her expertise to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), where she spent 23 years in influential roles. Tune in as Heather delves into topics like financial sustainability, the impact of storytelling, the role of community in school leadership, and her current reading list. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/33626072

The Enrollment Management Leader 06/03/2020

The Enrollment Management Leader Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14680994

The Role of Price 06/02/2020

The Role of Price Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14669651

How the Customer Has Changed 06/02/2020

How the Customer Has Changed Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14669579

How the Admission Funnel Has Changed 06/02/2020

How the Admission Funnel Has Changed Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14669354

What Is Enrollment Management 06/02/2020

What Is Enrollment Management Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14669165

Framing the Problem 06/02/2020

Framing the Problem Welcome to EMA’s Head of School Podcast: where we cover the most important enrollment management topics tailored for heads of school. In every episode we’ll cover a couple of high level topics along with a question or reflection you can bring back to your team. /episode/index/show/emaheadspodcast/id/14668943

The Enrollment Management Association's Heads Podcast

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