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LATEST PODCAST EPISODE

October 31, 2024

Meet EMA's New Head of School Podcast Co-Hosts! [S2:E1]

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) is excited to welcome Anne-Marie Kee, Fran Ryan, and Suzanne Walker Buck as the new co-hosts of EMA's Head of School Podcast. This season will continue to focus on topics related to strategic enrollment management, providing valuable insights and discussions tailored specifically for school heads. Tune in to hear from our dynamic new co-hosts as they share their perspectives on key topics and give a preview of what's to come this season!

Confidently You: Women in Leadership Podcast

Different Perspectives Podcast

EMA's Impossible Questions Podcast

EMA’s Head of School Podcast

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

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October 9, 2024

Building TASIS Portugal: A Journey of Leadership and Innovation [S3:E8] - Part II

In Part II of our conversation, we hear from Keith Chicquen, Founding Headmaster of TASIS Portugal, and Aimee Gruber, Assistant Head of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Keith and Aimee share their incredible journey of moving from Canada to Portugal in 2019 to establish the fourth TASIS school.

October 8, 2024

Building TASIS Portugal: A Journey of Leadership and Innovation [S3:E7] - Part I

In this episode, we will hear from Keith Chicquen, Founding Headmaster of TASIS Portugal, and Aimee Gruber, Assistant Head of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Keith and Aimee share their incredible journey of moving from Canada to Portugal in 2019 to establish the fourth TASIS school.

September 16, 2024

Authentically Embracing Risk [S2:E10]

Claire Goldsmith shares her career journey, being a thought leader in Ed Tech, and her experiences serving on Boards.

Meet EMA's New Head of School Podcast Co-Hosts! [S3:E6]

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) is excited to welcome Anne-Marie Kee, Fran Ryan, and Suzanne Walker Buck as the new co-hosts of EMA's Head of School Podcast. This season will continue to focus on topics related to strategic enrollment management, providing valuable insights and discussions tailored specifically for school heads. Tune in to hear from our dynamic new co-hosts as they share their perspectives on key topics and give a preview of what's to come this season!

Wellness and Belonging [S2:E9]

Dr. Susan Perry discusses the role wellness and belonging play in creating healthy, sustainable schools.

Headspace: Dr. Autumn Graves [S2:E8]

Dr. Graves talks with us about professional careers, partnerships, pregnancy, and parenting.

2023-2024 The Ride to Independent Schools Report: 3,000+ Families Tell Us About Their Journey [S3.E5]

The 2023-2024 edition of The Ride to Independent Schools Report offers valuable insights into the behaviors and opinions of families applying to independent schools. Join us as we explore some of the highlights from The Ride with Ari Betof, Co-founder and Partner of Mission & Data, and Sarah Enterline Roch, Institutional Research Consultant at Mission & Data and Director of Institutional Research at St. Mark’s School (MA).

Unlocking Success: The Crucial Partnership Between Heads of Schools and Senior Enrollment Leaders [S3.E4]

The partnership between the head of the school and the senior enrollment leader is critical to the sustainability of independent schools. Join me as we explore the dynamic collaboration between Perry Martin, President of La Salle College Preparatory in Pasadena, CA, and Keenan Kurihara, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Chief Communications Officer at La Salle College Preparatory.

Institutional Research in Independent Schools [S3.E3]

Institutional research is closely linked to a school’s strategic enrollment management efforts, making this discussion about the Center for Institutional Research in Independent Schools (CIRIS) 2023 Institutional Research State of the Industry Report especially pertinent for independent school leaders. Join us as we explore the key insights and takeaways from this essential resource.

How do enrollment offices offer concierge admission at scale?

Maile Uohara and Jenna King join co-hosts Ari Betof and Christian Donovan to discuss how schools experiencing a high volume of admission applications organize their process.

Connecting Women Leaders

Jen Evers joins the podcast to share her passion for connecting women leaders and the exciting future of The Heads Network.

How should schools evaluate alternative transcripts?

How should schools evaluate alternative transcripts? Mike Flanagan, CEO of Mastery Transcript Consortium®, joins the Impossible Questions podcast to discuss.

February 9, 2024

Elevating Your Leadership [S2:E6]

A conversation with Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania.

January 16, 2024

Headspace: Jodi Grass [S2:E5]

Want to learn more about how women Heads of School lead authentically? Join us for our conversation with Jodi Grass, Head of School at the Oak Grove School (CA).

December 12, 2023

Wise Women with Donna Orem [S2:E4]

The woman, the myth, the legend. Donna Orem joins us to share her wisdom and experience leading NAIS for the past seven years.

November 28, 2023

Mastering the First Year: Five Essential Tips for New Admission Professionals [S3.E2]

If you are new to the admission profession, join me for a lively conversation with five of EMA's Admission Training Institute (ATI) faculty members.

November 26, 2023

Demystifying the Search Process: Part 2 [S2:E3]

If you’ve ever considered throwing your hat in the ring for a leadership search, these episodes are for you.

November 15, 2023

Demystifying the Search Process: Part I [S2:E2]

A conversation with Meera Shah and Amy Richards from Educational Directions.

November 13, 2023

Hiring and Getting Hired [S2:E1]

A conversation with Rebecca Taylor, Director of Human Resources at Georgetown Day School.

October 12, 2023

Is the Independent School Business Model Broken? [S2.E3]

A conversation with Jennifer Osland Hillen, Chief Learning Officer, and Elizabeth Dabney, Director of Research and Data Analysis, of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA).

September 28, 2023

Live from AC23: EMA Podcast Hosts All in One Room! [S3.E1]

Welcome to a special episode of the Enrollment Spectrum Podcast, where we broadcast live from EMA's 2023 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. In this unique episode, we have gathered all your favorite EMA podcast hosts under one roof.

Addressing Impossible Questions 2.0: An Enrollment Spectrum and Impossible Questions Crossover [S2.E1]

A conversation with Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore and the new co-host of EMA's Impossible Questions podcast.

Women & EMA's 2023 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry Report [S1.E13]

EMA's 2023 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry Report and what it means for women.

How do you drive strategic change from inside your school (without running out of political capital)? [S2.E2.]

A conversation with Victoria Muradi, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Durham Academy (NC) and a member of EMA's Board of Trustees.

Advice for New Admission and Enrollment Directors [S2.E13]

A conversation with Andrew Weller and Brad Brown, two of EMA's Admission Directors Institute (ADI) advisors and faculty members.

Future Leaders [S2.E12]

A conversation with EMA Future Leaders Institute founders and faculty members.

Headspace [S1.E12]

Want to learn more about how women Heads of School lead authentically? Join us for a conversation with Anne Stavney, Head of School at the Blake School (MN).

Addressing Impossible Questions 2.0: An Enrollment Spectrum and Impossible Questions Crossover [S2.E01]

A conversation with Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore and the new co-host of EMA's Impossible Questions podcast.

Addressing Impossible Questions 2.0: An Enrollment Spectrum and Impossible Questions Crossover [S2.E11]

A conversation with Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore and the new co-host of EMA's Impossible Questions podcast.

Innovative Leadership [S1.E11]

A conversation with Heather Hoerle, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of The Enrollment Management Association (EMA).

State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry 2023 [S2.E10]

A conversation with Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline.

The Supreme Court's Upcoming Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions [S2.E9]

A conversation with attorney Brian Garrett.

What Should Independent Schools Learn from Higher Ed? [S1.E19]

A conversation with Dr. Susan Baldridge.

February 23, 2023

Valuing the Outside-In Perspective [S1.E10]

A conversation with Penny Abrahams.

February 3, 2023

Reimagining Tuition at Glen Urquhart School [S2.E7]

A conversation with Gretchen Forsyth and Katie Chhu.

February 3, 2023

Plan Your Next Admission Event Like a Pro [S2.E8]

A conversation with Mary Birnie.

February 3, 2023

Six More Marketing Ideas Made Easy [S2.E6]

A conversation with Chuck English.

January 19, 2023

Reimagining the Education of Leaders [S1.E8]

A conversation with Dr. Carrie Grimes.

January 19, 2023

Leading Teams with Confidence and Kindness [S1.E9]

A conversation with Susanne Carpenter.

January 6, 2023

Featuring the Confidently You Podcast [S2.E5]

Featuring a new podcast from EMA hosted by Rebecca Malotke-Meslin and Lynne Macziewski.

December 19, 2022

Optimizing for Social Impact [S2.E3]

A conversation with Dr. Vivienne Ming.

December 19, 2022

Featuring the Different Perspectives Podcast [S2.E2]

Featuring a new podcast from EMA hosted by Rohan Arjun and John Gentile.

December 19, 2022

The Struggle is Real: Avoiding and Managing Burnout [S1.E7]

A conversation with Lauren Lewis and Laura Burgess.

December 19, 2022

Five Marketing Tactics You Can Actually Use Right Now [S2.E4]

A conversation with Chuck English.

December 16, 2022

Are you ready for the next big thing? [S1.E18]

A conversation with Jill Goodman.

December 15, 2022

The Intelligence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work [S1.E5]

A conversation with Dr. DeArndra Hendricks.

November 15, 2022

Women of Color Power Hour [S1.E6]

A conversation with Susan Mantilla-Goin and Vivien Valenzuela Mallick.

November 15, 2022

Tooting Your Own Horn [S1.E5]

A conversation with Angela Brown.

November 15, 2022

Marketing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work [S1.E4]

A conversation with Jeff Marshall.

November 15, 2022

Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work [S1.E3]

A conversation with Lloyd Freeman.

October 28, 2022

How should we involve others in conversations about enrollment? [S1.E17]

Part two of our conversation with Christian Donovan.

October 18, 2022

Live From AC22: Considerations for a Return to Admission Assessments [S2.E1]

A conversation with Dr. Keith Wright, Dr. Nathan Kuncel, Amy Sayfie Zichella, and John Hutchins

October 18, 2022

Investing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work [S1.E1]

A conversation with Crystal Hardie Langston.

October 18, 2022

Learning about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work [S1.E2]

A conversation with Michael Boulware Moore.

October 17, 2022

Staying In It [S1.E3]

A conversation with Frankie Brown.

October 17, 2022

Parenting and Leading at School [S1.E4]

A conversation with Bethany Burgun.

October 11, 2022

How to be a Better Risk-Taker [S1.E2]

A conversation with Debra Wilson.

October 11, 2022

Building Meaningful Relationships to Advance Your Career [S1.E1]

A conversation with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin and Lynne Macziewski.

September 7, 2022

How do experienced enrollment leaders learn about unfamiliar markets? [S1.E16]

Part one of our conversation with Christian Donovan.

August 31, 2022

How do we build, influence, and impact school culture through the enrollment office? [S1.E15]

A conversation with Carney M. Heavey OBrien.

How do you authentically differentiate in a crowded marketplace? [S1.E14]

A conversation with Mark Devey.

Are You Thinking of Your Parents as Partners? [Ep.110]

A conversation with Renee DuChainey-Farkes.

Let's Look Back at 110 Episodes! [Ep.111]

A conversation with Peter and Hans.

Are Independent Schools Selling a Product Today’s Parents Want? [S1.E13]

A conversation with Dr. Jennifer Zaccara and Dr. Greg Martin.

The Next Step Forward for DEI [Ep.109]

A conversation with Nikki Turpin.

How to Create an Enrollment Management Strategic Plan [Ep.108]

A conversation with Josh Clark.

How Should the Board Engage With Enrollment Management? [S1.E12]

A conversation with Michael Gary and Rohan Arjun.

What’s New and Shiny (and tried and true) in Independent School Marketing [Ep. 107]

A conversation with Angie Ward.

How COVID-19 Has Affected the Demographics of Enrollment [Ep. 106]

A conversation with Professor Nathan Grawe.

How do schools quantify the seemingly “unquantifiable”? [S1.E11]

A conversation with Eric Heilman.

It's Time for a Tuition Reset: Two Schools Share Their Stories [Ep. 105]

A conversation with Julie Anderson, Sara Lynn Leavenworth, and Kevin Folan.

The Whole Student Podcast [Ep. 104]

A conversation with Kal Balaven.

February 18, 2022

Do you want to be a head of school? [Part 1] [S1.E9]

A conversation with Eric Barber.

February 18, 2022

Do you want to be a head of school? [Part 2] [S1.E10]

A conversation with Sheila Bogan.

February 16, 2022

Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self [Ep. 103]

February 7, 2022

When should a school compete and when should it collaborate? [S1.E8]

A conversation with Debra Wilson and Darryl Ford.

February 2, 2022

Cultivating an Authentic DEI Commitment in Organizations: Pitfalls & Best Practices [Ep.102]

A conversation with Dr. Derrick Gay.

January 12, 2022

Use Tuition Discounting to Help Achieve Your Mission [Ep.101]

A conversation with Elizabeth Dabney and James Palmieri.

December 20, 2021

Marketing Reports to Enrollment Management at Woodward Academy [Ep.100]

A conversation with Nija Meyer.

November 15, 2021

Is financial aid as we know it broken? [S1.E7]

A conversation with Mark Mitchell.

October 1, 2021

Five Steps to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace [Ep.98]

A conversation with Dr. Robert Livingston

October 1, 2021

Marketing in an Unscripted World [Ep. 97]

A conversation with Sam Birdsong.

October 1, 2021

How We Launched a Transitional Kindergarten Program in May (and filled it in 21 days) [Ep.99]

A conversation with Laurel Baker Tew & Mark McKee.

August 24, 2021

How do we not burn out in an endless admission cycle? [S1.E6]

A conversation with author Jennifer Moss.

August 24, 2021

Using Your Brand Voice to Speak with Transparency & Trust [Ep.96]

A conversation with Risa Engel.

August 17, 2021

Are kids who look like me welcome here? [S1.E5]

A conversation with Dr. Rodney Glasgow.

Will we snap back and forget the lessons we’ve learned? [S1.E2]

A conversation with Heather Hoerle and Jeff Shields.

What is the purpose of Independent School? [S1.E4]

A continued conversation with John Gulla.

How do we avoid blind hope and make the tough calls? [S1.E3]

A conversation with John Gulla.

Addressing Impossible Questions [Ep.95]

What do we do when we're asked an impossible question? [S1.E1]

A conversation with hosts Hans Mundahl & Ari Betof.

Managing Change in Independent Schools [Ep.94]

A Conversation with Dr. Mary Halpin Carter and Tom Olverson

What is Your Recipe for Retention? [Ep.93]

A conversation with Brandi Eppolito.

Exclusivity and Access in Higher Education [Ep.91]

A conversation with Jeff Selingo.

Let's Redesign the External Functions of the School [Ep.92]

A conversation with Jennifer Hillen and Ann Snyder

The Ride to Independent Schools 2020-2021 [Ep.90]

A conversation with Chuck English

The Biggest Problems to Solve [Ep.89]

A conversation with John Gulla and Grant Lichtman.

Six More Predictions for 2021 [Ep.88]

A conversation with Susan Emery, Suzanne Walker Buck, Nicole Oakes, Tim Fish, Kelly Page, and David Willows.

Six Predictions for 2021 [Ep.87]

February 8, 2021

Thoughtful, Agile & Intentional: Independent Schools and COVID-19 [Ep.86]

A conversation with John Katzman.

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