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2025 Institute for New Teachers: Charlotte

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM (EDT) to Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM (EDT)
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The first few years of teaching in an independent school can be challenging. The SAIS Institute for New Teachers provides guidance, support, and the opportunity to practice planning and instructional skills with a small peer group led by an experienced independent school educator. Immediate, constructive feedback on demonstration lessons allows attendees to practice their craft in a supportive setting. This 3-day program offers practical hands-on strategies and information unique to the culture and setting of an independent school. New teachers leave this workshop empowered to create and facilitate inspired learning experiences, partner with parents, and find their place in the school community.

Virtual Cohort

As a graduate of the Institute for New Teachers, you’re invited to join a virtual cohort that meets throughout the school year. Learn more.

Eligibility 
  • Teachers with less than 3 years of full-time K-12 experience are eligible for the INT.

  • Those with experience in a public school setting are eligible for INT-P2P.

Registration
SAIS Member Non-Member School

Through April 25 

 $975 $1,269
April 26 - June 27  $1,075 $1,369
After June 27  $1,175 $1,469

Please note there is not an SAIS host hotel or room block for this event. The below hotels are located in nearby proximity from Providence Day School for those requiring lodging.

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/SouthPark – 4 miles
4808 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte – 4 miles
3100 Apex Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28211

AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte SouthPark – 4 miles
1824 Roxborough Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Program Facilitators:


Leah Hannon
Head of Middle School, Mount Vernon School

Leah is the head of middle school at Mount Vernon School, which has 1,230+ students and 200+ faculty. She holds a master’s degree in educational studies from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s degree in music education from the University of Georgia. Beyond school, she extended her leadership influence as co-founder of the Low Country Student Diversity Conference, board chair for the Susie King Taylor Community School (K-8 charter school), and accreditation team member and New Teacher Faculty for SAIS. In 2023, she was named one of Atlanta’s 40 Under 40 Inspiring Innovators.


Elizabeth Maglio
Director of Professional Learning, SAIS 

Elizabeth joined the SAIS team in July 2021. She began her career in education in 2005 as a leadership program faculty advisor for middle school students at Envision EMI in Washington, D.C. She continued there as a program coordinator and professional development manager. In 2012, she joined Woodlynde School as an upper school learning specialist then was appointed head of lower school in 2014 and assistant head of school in 2016. She holds a B.A. in communications from NC State and an M.S. in education from the University of Pennsylvania.


Matt Scully 
Director of Digital Integration & Innovation, Providence Day School 

Matt is an experienced educator with over 20 years of service in TK-12 education, dedicated to supporting both students and faculty. He holds a master’s degree in education technology leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University and a bachelor’s in education from the University of Arizona.

For the past 22 years, Matt has worked with Providence Day School, leading the implementation of innovative instructional models and practices that harness the power of technology. His focus has consistently been on creating optimal learning environments that prepare students for success in the future.

Most recently, Matt helped launch the Center for the Art & Science of Teaching, Learning, & Entrepreneurship - an internal innovation engine and support hub designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and instructional excellence within PDS.


Ryan Welsh
Chief Design Strategist, Providence Day School

Ryan Welsh is the chief design strategist at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. In this role, Ryan leads IDEAS@PD, as well as designing and facilitating strategic conversations and experiences for the PDS senior leadership team.

He teaches design thinking and English in the upper school and a special area class for 5th grade students called “IDEAS Lab.” Across all these efforts, he is charged with perpetuating intersected, interconnected learning experiences driven by student passion and curiosity.

He earned a B.A. in English and philosophy from Duke University, an M.A. in the humanities from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Meals

The following meals are included with registration:

  • Tuesday: pizza dinner
  • Wednesday: breakfast, lunch
  • Thursday: breakfast, lunch
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