Emerging Leaders (Northern California)
Oct 18, 2024 9:00AM—Mar 28, 2025 2:00PM
Location
Prospect Sierra Middle School
Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (Available until September 24) $2,705 members; $2,285 group-rate 3+; $4,210 non-members
Categories Equity & Inclusion, In-Person, Leadership, Ongoing Program, School Leaders
Emerging Leaders (Northern California)
SESSION 1: October 18, 2024 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Prospect Sierra Middle School
SESSION 2: December 13, 2024 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Prospect Sierra Middle School
SESSION 3: January 31, 2025 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Prospect Sierra
SESSION 4: March 28, 2025 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Prospect Sierra Middle School
ABOUT THIS IN-PERSON ONGOING PROGRAM
This ongoing program will provide new leaders and educators growing into leadership roles with the tools and strategies to lead more successfully. With a focus on fostering our own personal growth as well as furthering our responsibility for the growth and development of others, participants will identify and hone the skills and habits of effective leaders, including locating one’s authentic leadership style, leveraging position within an institution, fostering high functioning teams, making informed decisions, navigating change and conflict, and creating and maintaining inclusive school environments in predominantly white institutions. In addition to examining best practices and research in the field, we will experiment with and workshop implementation strategies, share and collaborate around the specific and pressing issues we face in our schools, and build a strong and supportive network of relationships to rely upon in the future.
Key Topics Will Include:
- Identifying and exploring one’s leadership style
- Fostering growth and development (in self and others)
- Creating and maintaining inclusive environments
- Fostering high functioning teams through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
- Decision making - using data and processes
- Navigating conflict- difficult conversations
- Culture and change management
AUDIENCE
This program is designed for aspiring and current educational leaders in mid-level leadership positions such as teacher leaders, deans, department chairs, and program directors. Our goal is to help participants thrive in their current positions and to build collaborative partnerships with a cohort of school leaders in similar roles and career trajectories.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Linda Hoopes is the Assistant Head of School/K-8 Director at Marin Primary and Middle School in Larkspur where she has also served as the Middle School Director. Prior to working at MP&MS, Linda was the Director of Teaching and Learning at Blue Oak School in Napa. Linda has also been the Middle School Head at Head-Royce School in Oakland, a position she has held for nearly a decade. In addition, Linda was a classroom teacher for 17 years in both elementary and middle schools including four years at international schools in Italy and Brazil. As a school leader, Linda believes in the power of clear communication and collaboration. For this ongoing program, she is excited to share what she has learned in various leadership positions over the years and to support and collaborate with a group of emerging school leaders as they hone their own leadership skills.
Nathan Tanaka is currently the Middle School Division Head at Prospect Sierra. Prior to joining Prospect Sierra he taught at the American School in Japan, as well as at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Meadowbrook School of Weston in Weston, Massachusetts. Prior to becoming an administrator at Prospect Sierra, he was a humanities teacher who served as the middle school co-Technology Team Leader and as the Middle School Diversity and Inclusion Team Leader, demonstrating his commitment to promoting technology integration and fostering inclusivity within the school community. An advocate for equity and inclusion, Nathan has consulted for independent schools, written curriculum and programming for various workshops, and presented at national conferences such as the People of Color Conference and The Multicultural Institute. Nathan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University, where he studied international relations, Japanese studies, and child development. He furthered his training in education at the Teacher Training Center at Shady Hill School and holds a Master of Education degree from Lesley University, specializing in middle school humanities.
Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.