Educators navigate increasingly complex parent and caretaker communication situations in person, over the phone, via email, Zoom, and during in-person school events. Please join facilitator Dr. Jawaan Wallace, Director of Enrollment Management and Collegiate Partnerships at Marlborough School to build your toolkit of effective, responsive, and nimble communication strategies.

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.

This ongoing program is designed to support and strengthen the efforts of educators and advocates working to cultivate belonging in their school communities. As a community of practice, we will share stories, reflect on our work, and exchange tools and resources—all in service of fostering deeper belonging in our schools. Together, we will also acknowledge the current climate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion, and explore how institutions and organizations are navigating these evolving dynamics.