2026 Independent School Leadership Forum: Full Schedule

3:30pm EDT

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

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 →

Kelly Leading Self As A Developer of People SAIS 2026 pdf

Monday June 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Burnham

People Path

10:30am EDT

Coaching & Feedback That Accelerate Growth

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

Burnham

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

People Path

10:30am EDT

Designing Talent Pipelines for the Future

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Burnham

Plan for the future by identifying potential leaders, strengthening internal capacity, and aligning development to emerging school needs. This session helps you envision a sustainable approach to cultivating tomorrow’s talent.

Speakers

Michael Magno

Associate Head of School, Providence Day School

Michael Magno has served as associate head of school at Providence Day School since 2024 and was assistant head of school for academic affairs for five years prior. In this role, he has overseen key aspects of the school’s bold strategic plan, 2030 & Beyond, in addition to leading... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Burnham

People Path

2026 Independent School Leadership Forum

3:30pm EDT

Doreen Kelly

10:30am EDT

Imana Sherrill

2:30pm EDT

Meghan Fulton

Kristen Klein

10:30am EDT

Michael Magno

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