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2026-27 Parent Series

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM (EDT) to Tuesday, May 4, 2027 at 8:30 PM (EDT)

Zoom

The Parent Series is a year-long program offering six webinars for independent school parents & caregivers.

The Parent Series is designed to strengthen partnerships with parents in support of essential school/home relationships. This opportunity is appropriate for parents in all stages of their children’s growth, featuring compelling topics that are significantly important provided by leading experts in the fields of education, parenting, and child development. We hope  your parent population considers this resource one of the many benefits of belonging to your school community and that each session serves as a springboard to energizing conversations. Many educators also enjoy participating.

The brochure containing the schedule and speakers can be viewed here

This series is presented in collaboration with ISACS and multiple independent school associations across the country are also included.

Registration
  • The registration fee of $725 for SAIS member schools includes your entire community for all six webinars.
  • IMPORTANT: Only one registration per school is needed for your school to receive access to the entire Parent Series. Please register only one designated contact.
Zoom Pre-Registration
  • Prior to the first webinar, SAIS will email each school’s designated contact a PDF with all the Zoom pre-registration links to share with their school community.
  • Please do not post the pre-registration links in a public forum (i.e. school website, social media, etc.).
  • All parents, caregivers, or other members of the school community (faculty, administrators, etc.) who wish to attend must complete an individual Zoom pre-registration prior to EACH webinar. 

Jerry Beckman
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Jerry Beckman Assistant Head for Academic Affairs Randolph School
Scott Bray
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Scott Bray Head of School The New Community School
Chris Burke
Chris Burke Head of School Monte Cassino School
Sean Corcoran
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Sean Corcoran Head of School Brainerd Baptist School
Stephanie Griffin
Stephanie Griffin Assistant Head of School for Academics Trinity Episcopal School-NC
Chris Hinchey
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Chris Hinchey Head of School Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Michele King
Michele King Director, Student Support & Wellness Charlotte Latin School
Kayla Merrell
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Kayla Merrell Upper School Administrative Assistant & Registrar Summit School
Victoria Muradi
Victoria Muradi Director of Strategic Initiatives Durham Academy
Jennifer Parris
Jennifer Parris Director of Communication St. Mary's Episcopal School
Cheryl Raymond
Cheryl Raymond Associate Head of School, Elementary & Adolescent Program Director Winston-Salem Montessori School
Monica Ribreau
Monica Ribreau Associate Head of School Charlotte Jewish Day School
Lisa Roethling
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Lisa Roethling Director of Student Health & Wellbeing Savannah Country Day School
Jennifer Scott
Jennifer Scott Director of Counseling Services Mount Pisgah Christian School

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Webinar Dates
  • Sept 29, 2026*
  • Dec 1, 2026*
  • Jan 13, 2027
  • Feb 9, 2027
  • April 8, 2027
  • May 4, 2027

All will take place from 7:30-8:30 PM ET.

Recording Access

*Webinars will be recorded and available to registered schools until June 30, 2027, unless otherwise noted. 

  • Sept 29 recording available until Dec 31
  • Dec 1 recording available until March 1. 
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Questions

Email info@sais.org with questions.