In my early 20s, I moved East from Tucson, Arizona, where I grew up. I knew that one day, I would have both the privilege and honor of flying between Baltimore and Tucson to visit a sick parent. That became my reality last year during my father’s illness. His...
It’s hard to be a leader right now. Between the current Omicron wave of infections, our continued national political dysfunction and what’s shaping up to be a harsh winter for much of the country, I’d argue that we’re facing a national moral problem. People,...
This month, Peter O’Neill, Carney Sandoe & Associates Senior Consultant, shares his seasoned insight on the challenges heads are facing right now. Peter spent three decades in permanent and interim headships at leading independent schools, and his sage advice on...
I have spent the past month watching the number of downloads for Kalix’s latest eBook Reimagining Admissions: Lessons From The Pandemic tick up each week. It’s gratifying to see that leaders in the independent school community are eager to learn about how...
This month, we talk with Holly Elkins, who leads Presentation High School, an all-girls’ Catholic high school in San Jose, Ca., about how best to lead during challenging times, such as COVID-19. Holly shares three specific tips for fellow Heads of Schools on...
This month’s Leading Voices: Kalix Q&A is with Neil Mufson, retired head of The Country School in Easton, Md. Neil shares his wisdom gleaned from 30+ years leading an independent school – and talks candidly about what school leadership needs to look like...