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Providing in-the-moment feedback to an auxiliary staff member can be challenging. Learn how to transform the walk-up experience with neutrality, empathy, and listening while creating a positive culture of open communication. Continue Reading
SPARC 2024 National Conference attendees are in for a treat: the award-winning speaker, educator, and author Michael Brandwein will be our Opening Ignite Session Speaker. An expert on camp and youth development, Michael will share his leadership strategies with the SPARC community. Continue Reading
At Armbrae Adademy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ashley Matthews-Duffett founded and heads an innovative after school program. Designed with a focus on its core mission of Creativity, Action, and Service, the CAS program awards points for student involvement and engages them in community service. Continue Reading
Rebecca Stokes joined the SPARC Effect podcast to talk about staying flexible and open to change when growing your after school program. She also shared the most valuable strategy for getting teachers on board with after school. Continue Reading
With changes in demographics, staff recruitment, and family expectations, Heads of School are facing new challenges to their schools' financial stability. Peter Baron, Founder of MoonshotOS, shares how independent schools can adapt and succeed in a shifting cultural and financial landscape. Continue Reading
Auxiliary leaders wrapped up their SPARC Spring Training last week, leaving with a wealth of new ideas, tools, and connections to elevate their skills and summer programs. SPARC Senior Advisors Bob Rojee and Karen McCann McClelland discuss the importance and success of this free-for-members program. Continue Reading
In the latest episode of the SPARC Effect podcast, Aubrey Bursch of Easy School Marketing dives into all things marketing for summer and auxiliary programming. Here are 4 main takeaways you can start using right now. Continue Reading
SPARC has created a new Career Center for both job seekers and employers, bringing a first-of-its-kind auxiliary job search database to the independent school community. Continue Reading
On March 13th, auxiliary leaders joined Heads of School and CFOs for SPARC's Auxiliary Revenue Summit. Hosted by St. Mark's School, it was the first time SPARC brought school and auxiliary leadership together to connect and collaborate . Continue Reading
In his presentation "Leading from the Middle," delivered at the recent NAIS conference, SPARC Senior Advisor David Sullivan shared with auxiliary professionals how to navigate the multifaceted challenge of being an effective and inspiring middle manager and leader. Continue Reading
Krystal Speed of Your HR Strategist joined Travis Walker on the SPARC Effect Podcast to discuss all things Human Resources—recruitment, employee support, staff retention, and more. Continue Reading
If you'd like to launch a new auxiliary initiative or develop an existing program, Karen McCann McClelland and Bob Rojee's 10-Step Process for Auxiliary Program Development, presented at this year's NAIS National Conference, will keep you focused, on-target, and ready for success. Continue Reading
