AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat and Annual Association Meeting

AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat and Annual Association Meeting

 

AISNE 2027 Heads of School Retreat | January 27 – 29, 2027

AISNE’s annual Heads of School Retreat is a time for meaningful conversations around the opportunities and challenges shaping independent school leadership today and into the future.

Join us for this mid-year reflection, where community, laughter, learning, and growth await school leaders from around New England. Hear from world-class speakers, share experiences with fellow Heads, make new professional connections and see old friends and colleagues. Whether you are new to the AISNE community, or a familiar face, you will find this in-person gathering stimulating and reinvigorating.

We warmly welcome all Heads of AISNE member schools to attend.

Pricing and Hotel:

$899/per person

This event is exclusively for AISNE Members. Please note that registration does not include hotel accommodations.

REGISTER HERE

Hotel Information*
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Rd
New Castle, NH 03854

*Please note that attendees will receive the hotel booking link with their event registration confirmation email.

Group rate: $184.00/nt + taxes, based on availability. This room rate expires on January 5, 2027.

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, January 27

  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Registration
  • 2:45 – 4:00 PM | Joint Session with Business Officers**
  • 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Exhibitor Session
  • 5:45 – 6:15 PM | Opening Remarks
  • 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Group Dinners or Dinner on Your Own
  • 8:30 PM | Cocktails & Conversation

Thursday, January 28

  • 6:00 – 7:00 AM | Morning Activities
  • 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
  • 8:45 – 10:45 AM | Opening Keynote
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Cafe, by Years of Experience
  • 12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
  • 1:30 – 2:45 PM | Topic Sessions
  • 3:00 – 4:45 PM | Retreat Activities
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM | AISNE Annual Meeting
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
  • 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Dinner and Trivia

Friday, January 29

  • 6:00 – 7:00 AM | Morning Activities
  • 7:30 – 8:45 AM | Breakfast & State Association Meetings
  • 9:00 – 10:15 AM | Topic Sessions
  • 10:30 – 11:45 AM | Closing Keynote
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Boxed Lunch & Farewell

 

Detailed Agenda

Coming soon…

 

Join Your Peers 

Bett Alter, Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Erin Andrews, Quest Montessori School
Bridget Barrett-Parker, Oak Meadow Montessori School
Amanda Behen, Shrewsbury Montessori School
Brian Bloomfield, Lyndon Institute
Mike Bowler, Harborlight Montessori School
Chuck Carter, Jr., Beacon Academy
Anna Casey, The Bement School
Lise Charlier, The Cambridge School of Weston
Emily Charton, The Rashi School
Elizabeth Clayton, Sant Bani School
Alewa Cooper, The Foote School
Ryan Dahlem, The Rivers School
Meredith de Chabert, The Gordon School
Serena Wilkie Gifford, Birches School
arvind grover, Meadowbrook School of Weston
Dr. Carla Haith, Mother Caroline Academy
Danielle Heard, Nashoba Brooks School
Tara Hofherr, Kingsley Montessori School
Sophie Lau, Lincoln School
Matthew Liddle, Nantucket New School
Maggie Lyon, Breakwater Learning
Roderick MacNeal, Jr., The Chestnut Hill School
Scott Mattoon, The Sage School
Sally Maxwell, John Bapst Memorial High School
Emily Miller, Nantucket Lighthouse School
Barbara Orlowitz, Andover School of Montessori
Sarah Parker, Meridian Academy
Heather Pinedo-Burns, Acera School
Julie Porrazzo, The Newman School
Timothy Powers, Pinkerton Academy
Aimee Randall, Lexington Montessori School
Kim Ridley, Fayerweather Street School
Rebekah Riley, Cambridge-Ellis School
Michelle Schildroth, George Stevens Academy
Brendan Sullivan, Heronfield Academy
Elizabeth Swain, Touchstone Community School
Jadi Taveras, Esperanza Academy
Katherine Titus, Moses Brown School
Phil Tutino, St. Michael’s Country Day School

**New This Year! Join Your Business Officers
AISNE’s Business & Operations Conference has moved to the Wentworth by the Sea Resort. That event’s conclusion will overlap with the Heads Retreat on Tuesday afternoon. Join us for a special joint session, designed for Heads and Business Officers, followed by a reception and exhibitor session with AISNE’s Community Supporters, filled with prizes and surprises!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to info@aisne.org. Cancellations received up to 14 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. Due to the nature of this event, transfers of registrations are not available.

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