Jonathan T. Glass Institute For Future Leaders 2026 Wednesday, March 4 (4pm) - Friday, March 6, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern) St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School 1000 St. Stephen's Road [map] Alexandria, VA 22304

Event Overview

Are you discerning a call to Episcopal school headship? The Jonathan T. Glass Institute for Future Leaders is designed for educators who want to explore what it means to lead an Episcopal school in today’s complex landscape. Whether you currently serve in an Episcopal school or another independent school setting, this gathering offers space to learn, reflect, and connect.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be a thoughtful, engaging, and meaningful experience.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will explore the full scope of contemporary school headship; examine how Episcopal identity shapes leadership in parish, cathedral, diocesan, and independent school settings; and gain clarity on the steps and processes involved in a head of school search. The Institute also invites participants to engage questions of leadership in morally challenging times and to reflect deeply on their own sense of vocation—whether headship is the right next step, and what faithful leadership might look like for them.

Community & Experience

Through shared meals, worship, and informal conversation, participants will build a supportive network of colleagues and friends to draw on both personally and professionally. You will leave the Institute refreshed, encouraged, and better prepared for the journey of discernment ahead.

Featured Speakers

• The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D.
  Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary
  
• Monica M. Gillespie, Ph.D.
  NAES Associate Director
• The Rev. David A. Madison, D.Min.
  NAES Executive Director

Who Should Attend?

Educators and administrators discerning a call to Episcopal school headship, including aspiring heads, division leaders, chaplains, and other senior staff seeking to explore vocation, leadership, and next steps in Episcopal and independent school settings.

Attire

School attire or business casual.

Registration Includes:

Wednesday dinner; Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Friday breakfast

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 02/18/2026
Name	Price	Available To
Member Rate	$650.00	Staff of Member Schools
Nonmember Rate	$799.00	Staff of Nonmember Schools

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Written cancellations received by e-mail to amanda@episcopalschools.org, no later than 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, are entitled to a full refund less a $75 processing fee. Requests received after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, or by any means other than fax or e-mail will not be entitled to a refund of any kind.

All registrations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are NOT transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees.

Any and all liability of NAES with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

General Hotel Information:

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria is the site for the Institute. A block of sleeping rooms has been arranged for Wednesday and Thursday nights, March 4 and 5, 2026. The rate is $199 per night, single occupancy, plus applicable taxes. Availability of reservations and rates before and after these dates is at the discretion of the hotel. The reservations deadline is February 2, 2026.

You must make your own reservations by clicking here or by calling 1(888)236-2427 asking for the "NAES Future Leaders Mar2026" room block.

***Please note that you should not be charged a destination fee.***

Cancellation and refund policies regarding hotel reservations are the purview of the hotel.

Travel Information:

For information about airlines serving Alexandria, Virginia and airport ground transportation options, go to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the closest and most convenient, and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

For hotel driving directions, maps, and parking and other information, go to Hotel Viata-Getting Here.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Amanda Zhang
Database & Events Coordinator
National Association of Episcopal Schools
Phone: (212) 716-6134
Fax: (212) 286-9366
Email: amanda@episcopalschools.org