Jonathan T. Glass Institute for New Heads 2017

Sunday, September 17 - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
801 North Saint Asaph Street [map]
Alexandria, VA 22314



Schedule of Sessions and Special Events



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Sunday September 17, 2017

03:45 pm - 04:00 pm Institute Registration - Potomac Foyer
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Welcome and Introduction - Potomac Room
 
The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D. photo The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D.


Biography
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm What Being an Episcopal School Head Means to Me - Potomac Room
A veteran Episcopal school head reflects on this unique type of challenge and opportunity.
 
Canon Z. Vance Wilson photo Canon Z. Vance Wilson


06:15 pm - 07:15 pm Reception - Potomac Room Foyer
07:15 pm - 08:30 pm Dinner - Private Dining Room

Monday September 18, 2017

08:00 am - 08:45 am Breakfast on Your Own
09:00 am - 10:15 am The Head as Carrier of School Culture - Potomac Room
Learn what your role and responsibilities are as the bearer, embodiment, and upholder of your school's particular culture.
 
Ms. Ann Mellow photo Ms. Ann Mellow

Grace Church School
Biography
10:30 am - 11:45 am What to Know about an Episcopal School Leadership Transition - Potomac Room
So you're new! What should you be thinking about, even when others haven't?
 
David H. Charlton Ed.D. photo David H. Charlton Ed.D.


Biography
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch - Private Dining Room
01:30 pm - 02:45 pm Learning from Two Years of Episcopal School Headship - Damselfish
Reflections from an Episcopal school head completing her second year of leadership.
 
Mrs. Kirsten P. Adams photo Mrs. Kirsten P. Adams
Head of School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
02:45 pm - 03:15 pm Break
03:15 pm - 04:30 pm Burning Issues and Conversations - Potomac Room
Q&A and conversation with an Episcopal school head and board president about the burning issues surrounding headship and Episcopal schools.
 
Mrs. Kirsten P. Adams photo Mrs. Kirsten P. Adams
Head of School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
David H. Charlton Ed.D. photo David H. Charlton Ed.D.


Biography
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm Social Hour
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Dinner on Your Own

Tuesday September 19, 2017

08:00 am - 08:45 am Breakfast on Your Own
09:00 am - 10:15 am The Head of School's Relationship with The Episcopal Church - Potomac Room
What is the relationship between the school and The Episcopal Church? Head and Church? Learn about the ins and outs of these relationships.
 
Ms. Stacey Irvin
Head of School
Saint James' Episcopal School
The Rev. Benjamin W. Maas
Rector
Saint James' Episcopal Church
10:30 am - 11:45 am The Episcopal School Head as Spiritual Leader - Potomac Room
Too often, school leadership thinks the spiritual life of the school is the sole purview of the chaplain. Not so! The head of school has responsibility for this as well. Learn why.
 
The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D. photo The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D.


Biography
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Holy Eucharist - Potomac Room