The Enrollment Management Association's Heads Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with legendary University of Connecticut (UConn) Women's Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma to explore the parallels between leadership in athletics and education. He shares insights on building a lasting culture and navigating the evolving landscape of student retention. We also discuss the challenges of leadership and what school leaders can learn from coaching at the highest level. Auriemma's wisdom offers invaluable lessons on longevity, growth, and success.  

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.

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.

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.

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. In this episode we discuss the the enrollment management leader! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads

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. In this episode we discuss the role of price! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads

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. In this episode we discuss how the independent school customer has changed! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads

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. In this episode discuss how the admission funnel has changed! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads

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. In this episode we define enrollment management! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads

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. In this episode we frame the problem! Find out more about EMA at enrollment.org and register for our online Heads Institute at go.enrollment.org/heads