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2026 Independent School Leadership Forum

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT) to Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 JM Keynes Dr
Charlotte, NC

Building Capacity & Expanding Influence

The Independent School Leadership Forum is a dynamic conference designed specifically for mid-level leaders in independent schools—division leaders, deans, associate heads, department chairs, admissions and advancement professionals, inclusion & belonging practitioners, and other key administrators. This event provides a strategic space for professional growth, equipping attendees with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to lead with confidence and impact in their respective roles.

Registration: 

  • By February 27: Members $695 | Non-Members $829 
  • By April 10: Members $795 | Non-Members $929 
  • By June 5: Members $895 | Non-Members $1,029 
  • By June 17: Members $1,095 | Non-Members $1,229
  • After June 17: Members $1,295 | Non-Members $1,429
Lane Abrams
Lane Abrams Achievement Center Director Christ Church Episcopal School
Francis Akoto
Francis Akoto Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable Lincoln Community School
Michelle Bostian
Michelle Bostian Executive Coach Bostian Coaching and Consulting
Nadia Johnson
Nadia Johnson Founder Small Axe Educational Consulting
Doreen Kelly
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Doreen Kelly Executive Coach The CREDS Group
Emily Payne
Emily Payne Middle School Assistant Head Christ Church Episcopal School
Imana Sherrill
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Imana Sherrill Head of School Trinity Episcopal School-NC
Julie Thompson
Julie Thompson Director of ECC & Auxillary Programs St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School

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

  • Group rate: $179
  • Cut-off date: May 22 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.

NOTE: SAIS does not utilize the services of a housing vendor for any events. Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. Please use only the above hotel links to secure your reservation directly with the hotel.

Event Policies & Acknowledgments

Review Event FAQs at this link.
  • 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.