Summer and auxiliary departments operate, in many ways, on the front line; they often experience and see issues before the rest of the school. By engaging with auxiliary leaders, senior leadership can empower them in ways that benefit the whole school. Continue Reading
Leading Up and Away
Leadership Trends and Strategies from David Sullivan
Auxiliary programs attract leaders from a variety of backgrounds with diverse skill sets, experiences, and education. SPARC Senior Advisor David Sullivan shares why professional development is a must for auxiliary leaders to achieve program success. Continue Reading
Schools spend enormous energy crafting the message families receive at open houses and admissions events. But that targets families who have already decided to look at your school. What about the families who haven't decided yet? Continue Reading
Auxiliary programs often operate in the background of a school's ecosystem. But step back and look at the bigger picture: auxiliary touches almost every strategic priority a school has. Continue Reading
After conversations with school leaders at the NAIS National Conference and the NBOA Annual Meeting, one theme stood out: auxiliary is no longer an afterthought, it’s becoming a strategic priority. Continue Reading