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2026 Institute for Administrative Assistants

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT) to Friday, June 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 JM Keynes Dr
Charlotte, NC

Discover practical strategies and resources to effectively support an independent school administrator, division, or department. Gain actionable insights for tackling challenges with confidence, and connect with a network of peers to exchange time-saving tips and proven solutions.

Audience:

Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, School Leader Support Staff

Sessions:
  • AI Tools, Safety & Skills
  • Discretion, Diplomacy & Supportive Leadership
  • Head of School Panel Discussion
  • How I Found My Reset Button: Self-Care, Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout
  • Motivating & Inspiring Forward Momentum
  • Planning and Managing Daily Demands 
  • Preparing for Transitions
  • Roundtable Discussions: Small Group Problem-Solving 
Registration:
  • By February 27: Members $695 | Non-Members $829 
  • By April 3: Members $795 | Non-Members $929 
  • By May 29: Members $895 | Non-Members $1,029 
  • By June 10: Members $995 | Non-Members $1,129 
  • After June 10: Members $1,195 | Non-Members $1,329
Julia Allison
Julia Allison Middle School Administrative Assistant Charlotte Christian School
Hannah Berry
Hannah Berry Administrative & Student Life Coordinator Salem Academy
Flora Brandoh
Flora Brandoh Administrative Assistant Lincoln Community School
Cristin Coster
Cristin Coster Advancement Services Coordinator St. Bernard Academy
Mary Leslie Hardy
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Mary Leslie Hardy Executive Assistant to the President and VP for Academic & Student Life Woodward Academy
Evan Harris
Evan Harris President Pathos Consulting Group
Stacy Hill
Stacy Hill Executive Assistant to Head of School Battle Ground Academy
Phoebe Hogeland
Phoebe Hogeland Executive Assistant to the Head of School The New Community School
Desirae Holman
Desirae Holman Assistant to HOS Sandhills School
Betsy A Knight
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Betsy A Knight Admin Assistant to HS Leadership Ensworth School
Demetra Kontos
Demetra Kontos Lower School Operations Coordinator Durham Academy
Sharon Lathum
Sharon Lathum Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Trustees St. George's Independent School
Liz Layne
Liz Layne Speaker
Tricia Manning
Tricia Manning Speaker Tricia Manning
Anise Monroe
Anise Monroe Executive Assistant to the Head of School Palisades Episcopal School
Michelle Rauton
Michelle Rauton Assistant to the President Pulaski Academy
Janell Sewell
Janell Sewell Executive Assistant to the Head St. Mary's Episcopal School
Melissa Singh
Melissa Singh Asst to MS Director/MS Teacher Palisades Episcopal School
Dusty Tresnak
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Dusty Tresnak Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Legacy Christian Academy
Sara Weiers
Sara Weiers Advancement Assistant Charlotte Latin School
 

Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive | Charlotte, NC 28262  

  • Group rate: $179
  • Cut-off date: May 23 or when the block is full (whichever comes first)
  • Reservation link here.

The hotel block is now open. If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact info@sais.org.

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  • For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact info@sais.org
  • For questions about speakers and sessions, contact elizabeth@sais.org.
  • For questions about exhibiting, contact anna@sais.org.