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WORKSHOP BLOCK A — Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30 am
Faithful Leadership in a Complex Landscape: Legal Essentials for Episcopal School Leaders
Kristin L. Smith Esq.
Partner and Co-chair, K-12 Institutions
Fisher Phillips
Leading an Episcopal school today requires wise stewardship and sound judgment amid increasing legal complexity. Join attorney Kristin Smith for a focused session for heads, board chairs, and senior leaders exploring key legal trends affecting Episcopal schools, with practical guidance to lead with confidence, integrity, and clarity.
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WORKSHOP BLOCK B — Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Beyond Discipline: A Path to Redemption
Yerko Sepúlveda Ph.D.
Head of Community Engagement and Wellness
Porter-Gaud School, Charleston, SC
The Rev. Palmer B. Kennedy
Head Chaplain
Porter-Gaud School, Charleston, SC
How do schools support students who have violated community norms (identity-based harassment, cheating, bullying, etc.) after disciplinary action? While many institutions have strong support systems for those harmed, fewer have structured pathways for the offending student’s reentry into the community. This session explores a redemptive approach that moves beyond punishment toward transformation.
WORKSHOP BLOCK D — Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
Wisdom from Experience: Lessons from Veteran Heads of School
The Rev. David A. Madison, D.Min.
NAES Executive Director
Panel Organizer
This panel invites veteran heads of school to reflect candidly on what decades of leadership have taught them — about sustaining Episcopal identity, navigating change, building school culture, and mentoring the next generation. A moderated conversation offers practical wisdom for heads at every career stage.
WORKSHOP BLOCK E — Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Childhood Education Panel: Building a Strong Foundation
Kami Allen
Director
St. John’s Day School, Alamogordo, NM
Jennifer Allen
Director
The Jack and Jill School, New York, NY
Christy Poindexter
Director
The Early Childhood Education Program at Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, AR
Elizabeth J. Ryan
Director
St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School, Delray Beach, FL
This panel discussion will cover a wide range of topics concerning early childhood education within Episcopal schools, exploring how educators can nurture young learners’ spiritual, social, and academic growth. Panelists will share insights and practical strategies for educators and school leaders working with early childhood programs.
WORKSHOP BLOCK F — Friday, November 20, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Creating a Research-based Instructional Framework to Guide Improvement
Chéleah Googe
Director of Leadership and Equity
Breck School, Golden Valley, MN
Julie Kallio
Lead Researcher
Breck School, Golden Valley, MN
In this presentation, we will share how we at Breck School created an instructional framework to guide improvement. The three domains—cultural awareness, intentional environments, and deeper learning—are deeply rooted in our Episcopal identity. We will share how the framework is integrated into teacher inquiry and coaching, and how attendees might adapt it to meet their own school’s context.
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