IBSC Women in Senior Leadership in Boys’ Schools

IBSC Women in Leadership in Boys’ SchoolsAn Online Panel Conversation Featuring Women in Senior Leadership Positions in IBSC Schools

February 26 – March 4, 2024

   

Join women leaders at IBSC member schools for a global panel discussion and live Q&A exploring women in leadership at senior levels (prior to headship) at boys’ schools. Come together to share successes, challenges, and action plans to promote women in leadership at boys’ schools.

Engage in conversation on the IBSC Shorts platform from February 26 – March 4, 2024. During this time access a pre-recorded panel discussion and interact with the presenters and other participants on the class discussion board to grow and learn together as you explore different senior leadership opportunities at boys’ schools, mentorship, and varied experiences around the globe. Then join a live Q&A session on Zoom at 4:00 PM EST on March 4, 2024.

Hear panelists discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership, the unique challenges and opportunities they face as women in their positions, and strategies for professional growth and development. Key themes include navigating gender dynamics, advocating for inclusivity, leveraging mentorship and networking, and the impact of female leadership on school culture and curriculum to address the developmental needs of boys. These leaders emphasize the significance of being seen, heard, and valued in their communities and share personal stories of overcoming obstacles, making meaningful changes in their schools, and the importance of supporting and uplifting one another in leadership roles.

Who Should Attend?

Female leaders and teachers in IBSC member schools interested in senior leadership opportunities (non-head of school positions) at boys’ schools

Format

Watch a pre-recorded presentation and then join an asynchronous conversation with fellow participants and presenters on a discussion board. You have access to this content and conversation for seven consecutive days. Comment on the presentation, interact with the presenters, share your own resources that may benefit others, and learn from the information global colleagues contribute.

Join a live Q&A session on Zoom at 4:00 PM EST on March 4, 2024. Check the time in your time zone.

Registration

IBSC member rate: US $50

Pay by credit card only. This program is limited to the first 200 registrants.

Please note: Watch your email on February 25, for login information for IBSC Women in  Senior Leadership in Boys’ Schools. If you registered for the class later than this time, watch for login information within 24 hours.

Refund Policy 
IBSC will refund 90% of registration fees if a written request is received two weeks prior to the class. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this time. Schools seeking to register an alternate to replace a participant unable to attend should contact IBSC@theibsc.org.

Moderator

Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Head of School, Town School for Boys (United States), and trustee, IBSC Board of Trustees

Panel

  • Shonique Alexander, assistant head of school for Pre-K-8, Gilman School (United States) 

  • Becky O’Gram, associate principal, Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand)

  • Hannah Fox, academic and universities director, Harrow School (United Kingdom)