The Huddle

The monthly webinar series for school leaders on the topics that are most on your mind.

We’ve just wrapped our third season of bringing some the industry’s most impact voices together. We are already at work designing programming for the 2026-27 school year.

In the meantime, you can revisit two of our most recent sessions covering Governance and Marketing and Enrollment strategies.

Filling Seats Today. Building Demand for Tomorrow. Enrollment Strategies for Every Stage of the Cycle.

Featuring: Alisa Evans of Mission Enrollment, Tom Sheppard of 20 More Students, and Tracy Tigchelaar of House of Hats Marketing‍ ‍

For many schools, this time of year brings two very different realities: some are still working to secure a few final enrollments, while others are already looking ahead to next year’s admissions cycle.

Wherever your school sits on that spectrum, the question is the same: how and where should marketing and admissions teams focus their efforts to continue moving the needle?

In this interactive panel discussion, we’ll explore the current enrollment marketing landscape for independent schools. Our expert panelists will share practical perspectives and discuss how schools can strengthen their messaging, improve the prospective family journey, and focus marketing efforts on the activities that drive inquiry, engagement, and enrollment.

Whether you’re filling a few final seats or already planning for the next admissions season, you’ll leave with practical ideas to help move your school forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Who should watch: Heads of School, Enrollment Managers, Marketing Directors

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Your Governance Questions Answered

Featuring: Brooke Carroll of Acies Strategies, Doreen Kelly of The CREDS Group, and Scott Wilson of Independent School Management ‍

Governance remains a high-stakes topic for independent schools, yet a notable "perception gap" persists between those at the helm. According to the NAIS 2025-2026 Trendbook, while 78% of Board Chairs are highly satisfied with their Board’s performance, only 60% of Heads of School share that level of confidence. This 18-point disparity suggests that many leadership teams may not be as aligned as they believe.

Join LeadTeam Partners for an interactive "Partners Panel" Q&A featuring three former Heads of School who now serve as expert coaches and consultants. We will dive into the nuances of governance, strategy, and leadership to help you bridge this gap and foster a more effective partnership.

Whether you are navigating board recruitment, refining your evaluation process, or seeking better strategic alignment, this session offers an opportunity to learn from those who have navigated the complexities of the Head-Board partnership. We encourage attendees to submit questions in advance to ensure the conversation addresses your most pressing challenges.

Who should watch: Heads of School, Board Members, CFOs

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LeadTeam Past Association Partnerships

  • CASE-NAIS logo
  • Logo of Enrollment Management Association.
  • Logo of Association of Independent Schools in New England.
  • VAIS Logo
  • Logo for the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW).
  • Logo for Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).
  • Logo of the Independent School Chairpersons Association (ISCA) featuring a curved blue arc, a red dot, and text indicating the organization's focus on strengthening governance in independent schools.
  • Logo of SPARC organization with text 'Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative' in black on a white background.
  • Logo of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), featuring large blue initials 'NCAIS' and the full name below in smaller blue text, with red and black accents.
  • Red background with white text reading 'TABS', the logo for The Association of Boarding Schools.
  • Logo featuring a green tree with many leaves, a blue curved ground, and a gold circular border with the acronym 'ESHA' (Elementary School Heads Association).
  • Logo of THE HEADS NETWORK with a blue circular background and green border.
  • Logo of Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, with the acronym PAIS and the full name written horizontally.
  • Logo for AISAP, Association of Independent School Admission Professionals, in green text with the slogan 'Educate. Elevate. Empower.'
  • A logo for ADVIS with the letters A, D, V, I and S arranged in front of a design of three interconnected hexagons.
  • Logo of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington featuring the acronym AISGW and full name in blue and black text.
  • The ATLIS logo with the text 'ATLIS' in bold blue letters, 'Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools' underneath, and two green arrows pointing right.
  • Logo saying 'NSSC' in large red letters over a yellow splash background. The National Small Schools Conference.
  • Logo for the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMs), featuring the acronym 'AIMS' with the full name beneath.
  • Silhouettes of children holding hands, standing on the word 'AIMS' against a blue background.
  • Logo of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) featuring colorful letters and text.

Testimonials

  • "LeadTeam Partners and The Huddle provide educators with an opportunity to exchange ideas and to remain on the cutting edge of all things impacting independent school education."

    Season One Participant

  • "The Huddle is an excellent resource for school leaders and professionals who are engaged and curious. For just an hour, you can elevate your thinking and connect with respected peers in your field. Thank you, LeadTeam Partners!"

    Season One Participant

  • "This team has presented an abundance of valuable information in a very practical way that allowed me to bring some actionable ideas to our MarComm team at our Pre-K to 8th grade school."

    Season One Participant