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2025 Summer Conference

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT) to Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Connect with regional peers, learn from experts, and develop new skills as you focus on the environment, experiences, and programming vital to the growth of your school. Content is geared to division leaders, deans of students, school counselors, and others who engage in student support. Participating together as a team is encouraged.

Keynote Speakers
Lori Cohen Stephanie Malia Krauss Peyten Williams

Keynote sessions from Lori Cohen, Stephanie Malia Krauss, and Peyten Williams will explore topics such as how to empower young people to thrive in an era of rapid change, how to best support your educators, and strategies for fostering meaningful parent engagement.

Don’t miss timely, targeted breakout sessions focused on student agency, mental health and well-being, conflict resolution, the evolving role of AI, advancing equity, strengthening advisory and mentoring programs, attracting and developing exceptional faculty, and more. 

Registration

Member

Non-Member

Consultant

Until Apr 11 

$675

$799

$900

Through May 23 

$775

$899

$1,000

After May 23 

$875

$999

$1,100

Westin Sarasota
  • Group rate: $169
  • Cut-off date: May 30
  • Reservation link
  • Additional fees:
    • Destination fee: $11/day
    • Valet parking: $30/day

If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact learn@sais.org

    View the full schedule and sessions HERE.

    Transportation

    From a variety of airports, free shuttles, and city-operated ride shares, Sarasota makes it easy to explore. Check out local transportation options here. Don't miss the $2 airport shuttle!

    Attractions

    Downtown Sarasota is a vibrant cultural and civic center offering theaters, boutiques, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and quaint cafes.

    Visitors and residents alike enjoy Sarasota’s walkable city lifestyle capped off by stunning sunsets and easy access to botanical gardens, a circus museum, an aquarium, and a variety of water adventures. Explore local attractions here.

    With the casual elegance of downtown, beautiful public parks, and the #1 beach in the country, Sarasota offers the best of both worlds.

    Restaurants

    From casual to elegant and pub grub to high end, enjoy the diverse culinary landscape and the talented local chefs who bring it to life. In the foodie department, there’s something for every palate, from French to Vietnamese to burgers to seafood. 

    Discover delicious local dining options here. Most are within easy walking distance of the Westin Sarasota.

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    Angela Croston US Academic Dean Maclay School
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    Amy Darsey Assistant Head of Lower School The Lovett School
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    Luciana DeBenedictis
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    Deanna Dobbins
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    Deanna Dobbins Assistant Head of Lower School Cannon School
    Shana Dutkewych
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    Shana Dutkewych Head of Upper School Palm Beach Day Academy
    Ray Edmond
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    Andrew Forrester
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    Melissa Fox
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    Melissa Fox Assistant Head of Lower School Cannon School
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    Maggie Granados Head of Lower School The Benjamin School
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    Brian Haden Director of Sales Technology Lab
    Leah Hannon
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    Leah Hannon Head of Middle School Mount Vernon School
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    Maisaa Hawana
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    Maisaa Hawana Assistant Head of School Austin Peace Academy
    Kate Janson Foltz
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    Kate Janson Foltz Associate Dean of Students Asheville School
    Lisa Jones
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    Lisa Jones Middle School Dean of Students Parkview Baptist School
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    Ryan Kirkland
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    Ryan Kirkland Assistant Head of Lower School Pulaski Academy
    Helen Kiser
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    Helen Kiser Head of Lower School Hammond School
    Stephanie Krauss
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    Stephanie Krauss Founder & Principal First Quarter Strategies
    Mathew Lane
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    Mathew Lane Dean of Students Wilmington Christian School
    Tim Lauf
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    Tim Lauf Account Executive Veracross
    Kendrick Liles
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    Kendrick Liles Dean of Students Providence Day School
    Jeff Malloy
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    Jeff Malloy Director of Upper School Oak Hall School
    Daniel McCulloch
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    Daniel McCulloch Interim High School Division Head Parkview Baptist School
    Amy McCullough
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    Amy McCullough HS Social & Emotional Counselor Fellowship Christian School
    Abigail Mclaughlin
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    Abigail Mclaughlin Student Travel Specialist Grand Classroom
    Regina Nixon
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    Regina Nixon Lower School Head Cannon School
    Kristian Noden
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    Kristian Noden Head of Lower School University School of Nashville
    Trina O'Connor
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    Trina O'Connor Lower & Intermediate Division Head (K-5) The Fletcher School
    Carrie Olson
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    Carrie Olson School Counselor Athens Academy
    Kristen Orsini
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    Kristen Orsini Head of Middle School St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Tampa
    Robin Page
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    Robin Page Primary Division Head St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Tampa
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    Amy Poag
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    Amy Poag Counseling Director St. Mary's Episcopal School
    Jennifer Ragsdale
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    Jennifer Ragsdale Head of the Middle School Randolph School
    Dana Russell
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    Dana Russell Head of Upper School Central Private School
    Holli Scharinger
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    Holli Scharinger Associate Head of School St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School
    Olympia Schneider
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    Olympia Schneider MS Science Department Chair Gulliver Preparatory School
    Meera Shah
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    Meera Shah Executive Director Trey Education
    Drew Shaner
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    Drew Shaner School Counselor Lake Highland Preparatory School
    Hunter Smothers
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    Hunter Smothers Director of Lower School Canterbury School
    Bryan Smyth
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    Bryan Smyth Senior Consultant & Director of Research ISM
    Deena Sobel
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    Deena Sobel School Counselor Palm Beach Day Academy
    Ashlyn Spangenberg
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    Mikelyn Sumner
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    Mikelyn Sumner Executive Director Central Private School
    Katie Tanner
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    Katie Tanner Upper School Counselor Oak Hall School
    Scott Thompson
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    Janiece Valentine School Counselor Lake Highland Preparatory School
    Kendra Varnell
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    Latricia Watkins
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    Latricia Watkins High School Counselor University School of Nashville
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