Institute for Administrators of Color
July 14 New Admin of Color
July 15-16 All Admin of Color
Carroll Upper School, Wayland, MA
About the Institute
As independent schools commit to diverse student bodies and faculties, we see school leadership becoming more racially diverse as well. However, predominantly white institutions do not always understand what we need to be supported and to grow. We welcome administrators of color at any stage of their journey for an institute of mutual support and sharing: Dean, Division Head, Admissions Director, DEI Practitioner, etc. Topics will include wellness, navigating leadership as people of color, and being effective change agents within our schools.
New administrators in their first years of a position are invited to come one day early to develop tools tailored to their needs. What have you learned about your colleagues, school culture, and your predecessors? How will you introduce yourself to the community? What do you need to thrive? This can be a precarious moment in one’s career, and we are here to make sure everyone has the support they need.
The program will be facilitated by Susan Yao from Vermont Village School and Osa Osagie from the Carroll School, two experienced administrators of color and facilitators.
Schedule
Administrators may join us for 2 or 3 days, depending on their level of experience.
Tuesday 7/14: New Administrators of Color only
Wednesday 7/15: All Admin of Color for a day focused on affinity, reflection, and self-care
Thursday 7/16: All Admin of Color for a day focused on professional sharing and growth
Sessions will take place from 9am to 3pm on each day at the Upper School campus of the Carroll School in Wayland, Massachusetts. There will be an optional social gathering as well.
$900 for new administrators of color (3 days)
$600 for experienced administrators of color (2 days)
Tuition includes materials, lunch, and snacks
“As a female of color in education, there have not been many mirrors for me. It is incredibly powerful to be in a space full of so many powerful leaders whose stories are unique and yet so familiar. Since our identities are both part of what drive us to do the work and raise questions within us and around us, being able to speak openly about our hopes, dreams, and yes, even fears, helped me gain a sense of belonging and inclusion that has not always been present.”
— Testimonial by Institute 2019 participant