CORPORATE SPONSORS
Art & Science Group is a specialized strategy consulting firm focused on assisting colleges, universities, independent schools, and adjacent organizations. Partnering with an institution’s leadership and community, we employ powerful, highly customized research with its key constituencies to inform decision-making on the big strategic questions it is facing — from strategic planning to competitive positioning to pricing. Our work brings robust attitudinal research and predictive modeling to institutional decision-making, identifying strategic initiatives that will shift constituencies’ behaviors in the institution’s favor. The result: clear, objective guidance enabling institutions to thrive sustainably in pursuit of their mission and ambitions.
BlueGreen Sheet LLC (BGS) is an independent company launched in 2025 and dedicated to connecting independent school job seekers with independent schools and their representatives. BGS is the successor platform to The Blue Sheet and The Green Sheet, previously owned by and founded in 1990 by Chris Arnold and his partners at Educational Directions. The Blue Sheet and The Green Sheet were the leading service for individuals to learn about independent school jobs and for schools and consultants to connect with exceptional candidates. BGS is now 100% independently owned by Chase and Nicole Arnold (Chris’s son and daughter-in-law). Under their stewardship, BGS strives to carry on the tradition of trust, transparency, and service while elevating the user experience on a new, easy-to-navigate technology platform.
Fine Point Communications is a full-service strategic communications firm that protects and elevates the reputation of independent schools. We consult with school leaders on everything from crisis communications and staff development to magazine and website publication. Our team of former communications directors quickly understands any school's need and begins contributing right away, including by partnering with on-campus personnel to put our recommendations into action.
Gail Perry Group provides our clients with the training, strategies, and inspiration to reach their own ambitious revenue and mission goals. Based out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with consultants located throughout the United States, Gail Perry Group is a leading provider of strategic fundraising solutions designed to train and support your staff and volunteers in the pursuit of record-breaking results.
Gail Perry Group is deeply committed to cultivating philanthropy and inspiring board and volunteer leaders to act and create healing, equity, and justice in the world we live in. Our company mission is to provide strategies, inspiration and guidance to leaders so they can make the world a better place.
Grace is a national multidisciplinary firm born from the strategic integration of nine legacy leaders in architecture, engineering, and consulting. With more than 440 professionals across 21 offices nationwide, Grace provides integrated solutions in architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, forensics, and program management. Our agile, scalable platform aligns seamlessly with client goals and priorities, consistently transforming complexity into clarity and translating vision into enduring value.
Grand Classroom specializes in customized student travel to historical cities, national parks and international destinations.
ISM is dedicated to advancing school leadership to enrich the student experience. Rely on nearly 50 years of research, knowledge, and experience to move your school forward. Offering consultations, learning events, insurance coverage, and industry-leading tech tools, ISM delivers creative strategies for schools using extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.
Julep Productions is a creative partner for digital marketing media, specializing in high-end photography, videography, and social-first content. We focus on intentional storytelling and elevated visuals, producing performance-optimized content designed to connect with audiences and thrive across social platforms.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations around the world. MMA has a dedicated team of education specialists that specialize in helping schools address the unique exposures they face. We have a number of innovative solutions that allow our client to be proactive in their risk management strategies.
Rising Team is a leadership development platform that transforms every manager into a supermanager. Unlike tools that focus solely on AI coaching, Rising Team combines personalized team insights, intelligent coaching, and built-in team-building experiences, giving leaders a complete system to develop skills, strengthen trust, and elevate performance across their teams. Rising Team delivers real-time leadership guidance, practice for tough conversations, and guided, interactive team sessions—providing the kind of ongoing support once reserved for executives. Trusted by the world’s leading companies like Airbnb, Google Cloud, Hershey, HubSpot, and DXC, as well as startups and nonprofits, Rising Team helps organizations create healthier, more connected, higher-performing teams at scale. With the support of the Menzies Foundation, a philanthropic foundation dedicated to multi-sector solutions for emerging leadership challenges, Rising Team offers Rising Team for Schools (RT4S) — a system designed specifically for educators. RT4S draws on the same proven business practices and blends them with education expertise to strengthen collective efficacy within schools.
At SAGE, we go beyond food service — we’re your partner in creating exceptional dining experiences that delight, inspire, and connect. Our dining concepts feature scratch-made, batch-cooked dishes with fresh ingredients. SAGE Team Members are trained in industry-leading food safety and allergen management and serve as trusted stewards of your community’s values and preferences. We keep guests engaged with fun events that celebrate diverse foods and flavors. We also offer revenue-boosting solutions like coffee bars and snack and breakfast programs, along with design services that enhance the efficiency and functionality of dining spaces. Discover The SAGE Way by contacting us today.
At Scarlet Oak Consulting, we believe strategic planning is more than creating a document—it's about fostering a culture of ongoing strategic leadership that empowers schools to take decisive action amidst disruption and pursue their mission with courage and focus. As a boutique, woman-owned firm, we partner with independent schools to transform their approach to strategy, ensuring the school's sustainability and mission are at the heart of every conversation.
Our approach is deeply personalized. Through a highly collaborative process, we empower school leaders to proactively respond to changing conditions, emerging opportunities, and evolving community needs. Ultimately, we make strategic leadership an integral part of your school's culture, ensuring it remains resilient, relevant, and well-positioned for what lies ahead.
Venable’s Independent School Law Practice provides legal counsel to independent schools nationwide. Our team partners with schools to develop proactive strategies consistent with their mission and culture. As a full-service law firm, we offer guidance and support on the full range of legal issues facing independent schools.
SEARCH FIRM SPONSORS
With almost five decades of experience, Carney Sandoe’s mission is to connect great leaders and educators with great schools. We are a leadership and senior administrator search, faculty and staff recruitment, strategic and DEIB consulting, and leadership coaching firm that works with independent schools and job seekers worldwide. Driven by expert advocacy, lasting partnerships, deep resources, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we partner with educators, leaders, and schools to ensure they continue to thrive.
Educational Directions helps independent and faith-based schools find exceptional, mission-aligned leaders and guides schools through successful leadership transitions. Every search goes beyond filling a role—we help schools reflect on their community, refine their strategic vision, and ensure a thoughtful, well-supported transition. Client-focused and deeply experienced, we guide every step of the process to ensure the right leader for your school’s unique culture and long-term success.
Educators Collaborative is a full-service consulting firm for schools, providing many services in the areas of search, transition, and strategy. From Head of School and Senior Administrator searches to institutional evaluation and guidance on governance—from strategic and financial planning to admissions policy and conflict resolution—EC provides detailed, comprehensive services tailored to your school’s needs. Since 1971, our partners— all highly accomplished former school leaders—have positioned schools for success through effective leadership.
Educator’s Ally has a 50-year history of partnering with independent day and boarding schools throughout the U.S. in support of their faculty, staff, and administrator hiring. Distinguished by our thoughtful and curated approach to search, EA connects schools with candidates across the full spectrum of disciplines, from senior leadership to first-year teachers. Offering both contingency and retained search leadership services, EA works closely with schools to provide flexible, personalized support tailored to their unique needs.
RG175 is dedicated to understanding the unique mission of each of our independent and international school clients and leveraging our many years of meaningful leadership experience to deliver excellence in school leadership, governance for schools, and other non-profit organizations.
Strategenius is the premier search firm for schools seeking excellence in candidates for teaching and leadership positions. We partner with schools committed to equity, connect them to our diverse network, and match them with exceptional talent. Strategenius is one of the only BIPOC-owned search firms dedicated to serving independent schools.
The Education Group is a collective of former education leaders with a uniquely flexible, customized, and hands-on approach that tailors our services to the needs of the school, valuing its rich history, traditions, and mission.