2026 Independent School Leadership Forum: Full Schedule

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10:30am EDT

Coaching & Feedback That Accelerate Growth

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Learn practical frameworks for giving feedback that motivates rather than overwhelms and coaching techniques that build capacity in every conversation. Participants will leave with a repeatable approach they can apply immediately with their teams.

Speakers

Imana Sherrill

Head of School, Trinity Episcopal School

Imana A. Sherrill is a mission-driven educational leader and executive coach with 30+ years in independent schools, specializing in strategic planning, instructional leadership, DEI, and leadership development. She serves as head of school at Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Burnham

People Path

2:30pm EDT

Cultivating a Culture of Growth & Belonging

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Burnham

Discover how to build a school environment where feedback, reflection, and professional growth are embedded into everyday interactions. This session explores practical strategies for strengthening belonging and creating the psychological safety necessary for a community to thrive.

Speakers

Meghan Fulton

Director of Administrative Operations, Durham Academy

Meghan Fulton joined Durham Academy in 2017 as an athletic trainer. She was named assistant athletic director in 2019 and was asked to lead Durham Academy’s schoolwide Wellness Committee in 2021. After displaying strong organizational leadership in a variety of roles at DA, Meghan... Read More →

Kristen Klein

Associate Head of School, Durham Academy

Kristen is a seasoned independent school administrator and progressive educator with more than 23 years of experience and expertise in innovation, curriculum, change management and coaching. She is currently the associate head of school at Durham Academy in Durham, NC. Her interests... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Burnham