2025 Women’s Leadership Symposium
April 10 & 11, 2025 | The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Be part of AISNE’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium. This event is a time for connection, dialogue, learning, and exploration for women in all levels of leadership in Pre-K – 12 education. Whether you are a Head of School, an aspiring school leader, or leading out in a teaching and learning role, you are welcome here.
Our agenda—developed by a committee of female independent school leaders—will center your unique experiences as women across sessions aimed at building your leadership skills, empowering your voice, and elevating your ability to make impactful decisions.
Engage with your peers from across the profession during a retreat-like atmosphere at the beautiful Equinox Resort. There will be time for networking with connections old and new.
AISNE’s Women’s Leadership Symposium is designed for women in all levels of leadership, including:
- Heads & Assistant Heads of School
- CFOs/COOs
- DEIB Practitioners
- Directors of Advancement, Enrollment Management, and other school offices
- Deans, Department Chairs, and Division Heads
- Aspiring School Leaders
This is a learning environment where anyone who self-identifies as a woman or non-binary belongs and is warmly welcomed.
Pricing and Location
Early Bird Discount
Use code EARLYBIRD to save 20%* through December 31, 2024.
| Number of Attendees | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
| 1 – 3 | $459/person | $559/person |
| 4 – 9 | $415/person | $515/person |
| 10 – 19 | $369/person | $469/person |
Your registration includes our welcome cocktails and dinner on Thursday night, breakfast and lunch on Friday, and access to all learning and networking session. Hotel reservations are not included (info coming soon).
REGISTER HERE
*Early Bird discount cannot be combined with group discounts and is valid on the 1 – 3 Attendees rate.
Location Information
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
3567 Main Street
Manchester, VT 05254
Reservation information coming soon.
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, April 10
- 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Event Check-In & Resort Time
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM| Welcome Reception
- 6:30 – 8:00 PM | All-Attendee Dinner
- 8:00 PM – Late | Cocktails & Conversation
Friday, April 11
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking
- 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks
- 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Professional Learning (Speakers & sessions coming soon!)
- 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Lunch
- 1:30 – 4:00 PM | Professional Learning (Speakers & sessions coming soon!)
- 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Farewell
Agenda
Agenda details coming soon!
Our Learning Community
Planning Committee
Thank you to the leaders in the AISNE community who are volunteering to help shape this event.
- Vanessa Cohen Gibbons, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Milton Academy (MA)
- Allison Gaines Pell, Head of School, The Wheeler School (RI)
- Rosanna Salcedo, Head of School, Community Preparatory School (RI)
- Lynn Hamlin, Director of Teachers and Instructional Technology, Erskine Academy (ME)
- Amy Smucker, Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, Berwick Academy (ME)
- Margaret Schlachter, Head of School, The Mountain School at Winhall (VT)
Join Your Peers
Learn and build connections with your fellow independent school leaders who have already registered.
- Martina Albright, Director | Apple Orchard School
- Abbey Baker, Academic Coordinator | Rock Point School
- Danielle Beale, Associate Head of School | Nantucket New School
- Kristin Bedard, Trustee & Advancement and Communications Leader
- Becky Biggs, Director of Professional Learning and Community Programs | AISNE
- Courtney Bliss, Teacher | Cardigan Mountain School
- Cheryl Borek, Director of Spiritual Life | Cardigan Mountain School
- Ildulce Brandao-DaSilva, Assistant Head of Lower Division | The Park School
- Christina Breen, Incoming Head of School | Laurel School
- Dee Bunstein, Business Director | Apple Orchard School
- Mary Jo Carabatsos, Upper School Director | Berwick Academy
- Lise Charlier, Head of School | The Cambridge School of Weston
- Elizabeth Clayton, Associate Head of School | Charles River School
- Meredith Frost, Director of Residential Life | Cardigan Mountain School
- Molly Gabarro, Upper School Dean of Students | Berwick Academy
- Jamie Goldsmith, Director of Enrollment Management | Wolfeboro Camp School
- Lynn Hamlin, Director of Teachers and Instructional Technology | Erskine Academy
- Sarah Herman, Head of School | Our Sisters’ School
- Jessica Hunt, PEAKS Coach | Cardigan Mountain School
- Kyla Joslin, Teacher | Cardigan Mountain School
- Julie Mackey, Director of Advancement & Enrollment | Maple Street School
- Raquel Majeski, Associate Head of School | Lawrence Academy
- Libby Margraf, Assistant Head of School | Lawrence Academy
- Sara Masucci, Director of 9th and 10th Grades | Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall
- Allison Gaines Pell, Head of School | The Wheeler School
- Katie Sawatzky, Administrative Assistant | Apple Orchard School
- Margaret Schlachter, Head of School | The Mountain School at Winhall
- Amy Smucker, Assistant Head of School for External Affairs | Berwick Academy
- Christine Torigian, Dean of Faculty and Academics | Lawrence Academy
- Diana Walcott, Director of Admissions + Development | Apple Orchard School
- Laura Warner, Director, Academic Skills & Student Accessibility | Phillips Academy
- Emily Waterfield, Head of School | The Common School
- Ryan Weiland, Dean of School | Rock Point School
- Jennifer Weissbach, Dean of West Quad South Cluster | Phillips Academy
- Sara Wilson, Executive Director | AISNE
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and transfer requests must be sent via email to info@aisne.org. Cancellations received up to 10 days before the start of the event will receive a 100% refund, less a $150 administrative fee. This fee covers the cost of our minimum commitments with our hotel partners; thank you for your understanding. Transfers of registrations from one person to another are permitted up to 3 business days before the start of the event.
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