Program Overview
The NAES Episcopal School Leadership Certificate is a one-year professional development opportunity designed to equip current and aspiring heads of school, chaplains, administrators, and future Episcopal school leaders with the knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to lead with moral and ethical integrity.
Through a blend of online coursework, webinars, facilitated discussions, coaching, virtual and in-person gatherings, and a capstone school-based project, participants will engage in sustained formation focused on ethical leadership, spiritual grounding, and the cultivation of thriving school communities.
Grounded in Episcopal identity, the certificate program is designed to help form leaders who foster moral clarity, professional excellence, and a deep connection to the mission of Episcopal schools.
Curriculum
The Episcopal School Leadership Certificate will launch in the 2026–2027 school year.
Taking place over the course of a year, the certificate is divided into four main modules, each centered on a key aspect of Episcopal identity. Each module integrates learning, reflection, and practical application within participants’ own school communities.
Additional curriculum details, including module descriptions, faculty, and program schedule, will be announced later this year.
About the Program Manager
Brandon Jacobs serves as the inaugural Program Manager for the NAES Episcopal School Leadership Certificate.
Brandon brings more than a decade of experience supporting independent and mission-driven schools across the United States and internationally as an education leadership consultant. Most recently, he served as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Practice Leader and Search Consultant at Carney, Sandoe & Associates (CSA), leading over forty national and international searches and overseeing professional development initiatives and other strategic projects.
Prior to his work at CSA, Brandon held senior DEIB leadership positions at The Shipley School and The Hill School, his alma mater, where he also taught upper school, coached athletics, and served as an advisor and college counselor.
He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Saint Joseph’s University and is currently completing doctoral studies in curriculum studies at the University of South Carolina.
Application Details
The application process for the Episcopal School Leadership Certificate will open later this year.
More information about eligibility, application requirements, deadlines, and cohort details will be announced soon. Interested educators and school leaders are encouraged to check back for updates through NAES communications.
For questions or general inquiries, please contact:
Brandon Jacobs
Leadership Certificate Program Manager
brandon@episcopalschools.org