We'll have over 40 sessions to offer for the upcoming school year — and while each month will offer a variety of programs, we'll also feature Special Focus Topics. Attend the sessions live, and then stick around to visit your peers in our TABS3D Communities. You also might want to log onto TABS Forums at LinkedIn to recap with boarding school colleagues from all over North America!
Remember, if you can't make a live session, you're always welcome to view it on demand.
Our library is growing every day!
September 11, 2012 • Topic Focus: Residential Life
Meeting the Needs of the Students and Demands of the Parents
Matt Peer, Director of Student Life, Darlington School
How to Support Third Culture Kids in Your School Community
Tina Quick, International Family Transitions
Where Did the Bully Go?
Barry Conners, Dean of Students, Cushing Academy
What to Consider Before, During, and After the Recruitment of International Students
Kim Loughlin, Director of Admission, Bement School
What the Heck is a Boarding School and What Do They Want From Me Anyway?
Carol Hotchkiss, Co-Curricular Consultant to Schools, Durango Institute
Volunteer 2.0: New Forms of Engagement
Rebecca Carelli-Sennett, Assistant Director of Communications, Episcopal High School
Angelo Otterbein, President, Silverpoint, Inc.
October 2, 2012 • Topic Focus: College Counseling
Lessons Learned: Contemplating Independent School Admissions through a
College Admissions Lens
Matthew Hyde, Director of Admissions, Lafayette College PA
Separate or Equal? College Counseling as an Extension of a High School Education
Jeff Durso-Finley, Director of College Counseling, The Lawrenceville School
Best Practices for Mitigation of Risk in Athletic Programs
Katie Koestner, Campus Outreach Services
Linda Johnson, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton
Rob Morris, Athletic Director, Phillips Exeter Academy
John ZumBrunnen, ZumBrunnen Consulting
Shrink Your Carbon Footprint and Lower Operating Costs!
David Hochschartner, Head of School, North Country School
John Culpepper, Director of Facilities and Sustainability, North Country School
Senior Transitions
Peter G. Curran, Dean of Admission, Blair Academy
NCAA and Boarding Schools: Pitfalls and Practices
Rick Hazelton, Sr. Associate Director of College Advising & Head Coach, The Hotchkiss School
November 6, 2012 • Topic Focus: Admissions
From Pillars of Excellence Into Community of Learners
Josh Pretzer, Assistant Academic Dean, Culver Academies
Professional Development on a Shoestring
Varghese Alexander, Director of Academic Technology, Asheville School
Evaluation and Reflection: Formation Meets Functions
Brent Ferguson, Mathamatics Faculty, The Lawrenceville School NJ
Fire Your Students
Hans Mundahl, Director of Technology Integration, New Hampton School
Starting the Conversation: Social Media Adoption and Optimization
Martin Lussier, Communications Coordinator, Bamoral Hall School
February 2013 • Topic Focus: International Students
Free Stuff for Teachers
Brian Murray, Director of Student Life, Rothesay Netherwood School
Peter Tomilson, Head of Math, Rothesay Netherwood School
The International College Process
Christine Chapman, Director of International Students, Brimmer and May School
Cultivating Engaged, Outspoken Chinese Students
Matthew Jaskol, Alpine Education
Revitalizing an Old, Tired, Learning Skills Program
Stephen Brotschul, Head of School, West Nottingham Academy
Jaime Jezovnik, Director of Learning Services, West Nottingham Academy
From Institutional Colorblindness to Cultural Competence
Lizette Dolan, Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Athenian School
College Readiness: The Research Paper & Non-Fiction Books
Will Fitzhugh, Founder, The Concord Review
March 2013 • Topic Focus: Student Life & Technology
Flipping the English Classroom
Ben Duffy, English Teacher, The Gow School
Digital Learning: No Longer An Experiment
Gonzo Garcia, Chief Information Officer, South Kent School
Phil Darrin, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, South Kent School
Tony Pfister, CEO, Classbook.com
Starting your International Parent Association
David Behrs, Head of School, San Domenico School
Stacie Grant, Director of Development, San Domenico School
Designing and Implementing an Effective Information Literacy Program
Nancy Ames, Learning Specialist, Bement School
Marcia Bernard, Director of Library Services, Bement School
Dean J. Fusto, Head of Upper School and Assistant Head of School, Bement School
Teaching Clarity, Purpose and Motivation
Dan Morrissey, Admissions Officer, Phillips Exeter Academy
Steve Barrett, Director of Outreach, Wildwood School
April 2013 • Topic Focus: Health & Counseling
The Happiness Project
Ashley Stolgitis, Associate Dean of Student Life, Eagle Hill School, MA
The Body Image Project
Crystal Sebastian, School Counselor, Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy
Mainstreaming International Students
Christine Chapman, Director of International Students, Brimmer and May School
The Path to Equilibrium: Teaching Students to Manage Stress
Liz Weeks, Resident Counselor, Eagle Hill School
Understanding Athletic Recruiting in the 21st Cent.
Jeff Durso-Finley, Director of College Counseling, The Lawrenceville School
May 2013 • Topic Focus: Marketing
Parents as Partners and Customers Enrollment Contract “Must-Haves”
Linda Johnson; Partner, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A
Courtenay Shrimpton; Assistant Headmaster, St. Andrew’s College
Ron Waglin; Bolton & Co.
Orientation: Discover the Potential of a Welcome
Stephen Dunn, Assistant Head of School, The Ethel Walker School, Connecticut
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