Aubrey and Tara discuss retention strategies, focusing on methods towards aiding parent to school connection. Due to Covid, small school enrollment has skyrocketed but parent to school ties remain severed. As public schools reopen and reality returns to normalcy, how will you showcase to parents that your school is still the right choice? Aubrey and Tara share their solutions, taking us back to proven and effective basics for a healthy retention.

In this episode, we are joined by Rohan Arjun, a seasoned admission professional, diversity practitioner, and educational consultant. Through his work, Rohan is devoted to prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and POC representation in small schools, strengthening community, and enriching every student’s educational experience and ability to thrive.

In this episode, Aubrey and Tara chat with guest Joe Monzo, talented Video Strategist & Videographer for schools, non-profits, businesses, and proud owner of Monzo Media Productions. Joe shares his love for video production, his creative process, and what it takes to capture a school’s authentic essence through the lens.

In this episode, Aubrey and Tara chat with Truth Tree’s Principal, Trevor Waddington and Director of Innovation, Liz Yee – together they imagine the future of digital marketing for independent schools discussing newfangled topics such as NFTs, the metaverse, voice first technology as well as brand alignment and mindful marketing that will set up your digital strategy for the year.

Your website is the front door to your school, and it might be what’s attracting or deterring prospective parents. Today, Aubrey and Tara are sharing with you some do’s and don’ts when building and refreshing your schools website for the upcoming year – discussing both effective and ineffective design trends, common mistakes, free marketing tools, SEO, broken links and more!

In this episode, Taneesha and Emily talk about how you can create a more supportive environment for students, teachers, staff, and parents at your school through trauma-informed practice, mental health awareness, and equitable instruction. They also share their strategies for being more mindful at school and at home.

In this episode, Stephanie shares key tips and strategies for strengthening & empowering yourself, such as self-awareness, fitness, meditation, and mindfulness. She talks about how you can create a routine that sets you up for success, in addition to how school leaders can empower and inspire young women.

In this thought-provoking episode, Michelle reflects on what makes people happy. She shares insights from her interviews with over 500 people across the country on creating happiness and fulfillment in their lives, regardless of external circumstances. She also talks about how happiness applies to school marketing, and how you can make small shifts in your life to reduce burnout and increase happiness.

Are you feeling burnt out at your school? In this motivational episode, Sherry talks about how burnout does NOT have to be a part of your job description as a school leader. Through a mindful and intentional approach towards work and life, you can not only overcome a toxic burnout cycle but actively prevent it. Sherry also discusses the importance of integrating mental health resources into your schools’ teams, as well as incorporating play and movement. 

Do you want to build a better dynamic between your school and board? In this episode, Brooke and Liz discuss key strategies to create and maintain a highly effective school board at your small or independent, from setting clear expectations to ongoing professional development. They also share ways they incorporate strategic thinking and mindfulness into their leadership.