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Monday, June 22
 

10:00am EDT

Pre-Con: Lead With Your Strengths
Monday June 22, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Separate pre-registration required.

Great schools don’t happen by accident.

The single greatest driver of a school’s success is the effectiveness of its leadership.

Today’s school leaders carry extraordinary responsibility: shaping culture, driving teacher performance, aligning teams, and delivering on mission, strategy, and outcomes. Yet the most impactful leaders don’t just work harder; they lead from a deep understanding of their natural strengths.

Research from Gallup shows that leaders account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement. In schools, that translates directly to teacher retention, student outcomes, and overall school culture.

The most effective leaders Gallup has studied share a common trait: they invest intentionally in understanding and developing their strengths, and they lead with purpose because of it.

This session is designed to help you do exactly that.

You will be introduced to CliftonStrengths, a powerful, research-based framework used by high-performing leaders worldwide. More importantly, you’ll begin translating your unique strengths profile into a practical leadership strategy to maximize your natural talents and elevate your team. In this interactive session, participants will walk through their strengths report with facilitated discussion and activities guided by a Gallup Strengths certified coach.

What you’ll gain:
  • A clear understanding of your unique leadership strengths
  • Insight into how your strengths shape your leadership style
  • Practical strategies to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact
  • Tools to better engage and develop your team

Before the session, participants will complete the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment, unlocking a full strengths profile and personalized report. After registering, you’ll receive a unique access code to begin.

Separate pre-registration required.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Maglio

Elizabeth Maglio

Director of Professional Learning, SAIS
Elizabeth joined the SAIS team in July 2021. She began her career in education in 2005 as a leadership program faculty advisor for middle school students at Envision EMI in Washington, D.C. She continued there as a program coordinator and professional development manager. In 2012... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Walden

1:00pm EDT

Registration & Snacks
Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Say hello, pick up your name badge, and grab a snack before we kick off! 

  • White Cheddar Popcorn | V
  • Ms. Vickie's Baked Potato Chips | V
  • Pretzels | V
  • Brownies | V
  • Blondies | V
  • Coffee & Soda

V vegetarian | Vg vegan | AVG avoiding gluten


Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Midway

2:00pm EDT

Keynote | Leading Self: Learning Who You Are, Again & Again
Monday June 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
At the heart of great leadership is the ongoing practice of leading ourselves. The most influential leaders know that self-awareness isn’t something you master once. It’s a practice you return to throughout your life. Leading Self means continually rediscovering who you are, noticing how you’re changing, and paying attention to the inner patterns that quietly shape your leadership. In this energizing keynote, executive coach Michelle Bostian, MSW, BCC, PCC, CMP invites leaders into that lifelong practice. She shares a simple, repeatable method for coaching yourself in real time. It is one that helps quiet the noise, examine assumptions, recognize repeating patterns, and make choices aligned with the leader you want to be.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Bostian

Michelle Bostian

Executive Coach, Principal Consultant, Bostian Coaching and Consulting
Michelle Bostian is a seasoned executive coach, leadership consultant, and developer of the Certified Thought Partner™ Coach Training program. With over 25 years of experience in coaching, change management, and organizational effectiveness, she brings a warm, experiential approach... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lakeshore 1-2

3:00pm EDT

Beverage Break
Monday June 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Caffeine acquired. Legs stretched. Brain rebooted. See you in a breakout!


Monday June 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

3:30pm EDT

Leading Self as a Developer of People
Monday June 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Strengthen your identity as a coach by examining your feedback tendencies, blind spots, and growth triggers. This session helps you build the self-awareness needed to develop others with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Speakers
avatar for Doreen Kelly

Doreen Kelly

Executive Coach, The Creds Group
Doreen Kelly is a Board-Certified Coach (BCC) with over 20 years’ experience as a nationally recognized educational leader as a head of school. Doreen is certified in the use of several 360°- feedback tools and personal assessments to help her clients. A dual degree graduate from... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Burnham

3:30pm EDT

Your Leadership Operating Rhythm
Monday June 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Identify the habits, workflows, and patterns that shape how you show up as a leader each day. You’ll create a simple personal rhythm that helps you focus, prioritize, and eliminate friction in your work.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ebeling

Michael Ebeling

Head of School, Summit School
Michael has served as Summit School’s head of school since 2008. A career educator, he has taught and learned alongside students and colleagues from early childhood through graduate school and has held roles ranging from classroom teacher to division director to director of teaching... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Keynes

4:30pm EDT

Beverage Break
Monday June 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Refuel, recharge, and reset!
Monday June 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:45pm EDT

4:45pm EDT

Your Personal Response to Ambiguity
Monday June 22, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Explore how you react under pressure and uncertainty, and learn the internal skills required to stay grounded when challenges feel complex. Participants will build a personal clarity map to guide decision-making in uncertain moments.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Bostian

Michelle Bostian

Executive Coach, Principal Consultant, Bostian Coaching and Consulting
Michelle Bostian is a seasoned executive coach, leadership consultant, and developer of the Certified Thought Partner™ Coach Training program. With over 25 years of experience in coaching, change management, and organizational effectiveness, she brings a warm, experiential approach... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Walden

4:45pm EDT

Building Team Clarity & Performance Rhythms
Monday June 22, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Discover how to establish role clarity, expectations, and meeting rhythms that make your team more effective. You’ll design a simple structure that improves execution and reduces day-to-day confusion.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Maglio

Elizabeth Maglio

Director of Professional Learning, SAIS
Elizabeth joined the SAIS team in July 2021. She began her career in education in 2005 as a leadership program faculty advisor for middle school students at Envision EMI in Washington, D.C. She continued there as a program coordinator and professional development manager. In 2012... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Keynes

5:30pm EDT

Reception | Beverages & Bites
Monday June 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Cap off our first day together with a beverage and some light bites in the Fountainview Room on the lobby level.

  • Grilled Marinated Vegetables | Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Red Bell Peppers, Asparagus (Vg, AVG) | Pesto Dipping Sauce (V, AVG)
  • International Cheese Board | Imported & Domestic Cheeses (V, AVG) | Gourmet Crackers & Breads (V)
  • Little Italy Antipasto | Cappicola, Salami, Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers, Marinated Artichokes, Olives (Vg, AVG) |
    Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (V, AVG) | Grilled Ciabatta Bread with Tomato Basil Relish (V)
  • Bar | Wine, Cocktails, Beer, Soda

V vegetarian | Vg vegan | AVG avoiding gluten




Monday June 22, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Fountainview
 
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