Leading the Effective 21st Century Lower School

Workshop Description

Workshop Leader Bio(s)

Jenny Knight

Jenny Knight brings passion to learning, teaching and leadership. Not only the leader of the Lower School at Miami Country Day School with 350 students in PK3 to fifth grade and 38 faculty members, she is also the facilitator of the school’s strategic plan initiative, responsible for weaving the diverse voices of the school’s community into a vision for the future. She co-leads Leading the Effective 21st Century Elementary School with Simon Jeynes.

Jenny works with the Board-level financial sustainability committee and together with two other colleagues, Jenny researched, planned and implemented her school’s Professional Growth and Compensation initiative. She has twice presented at the NAIS national conference, consulted extensively and reads widely in the fields of education and business. Born in Malaysia, educated in Australia, and living in America, Jenny uses her world travels to support her global perspective of preparing students, teachers, and parents for a future that is unknown. With 13 years experience as an administrator, Jenny is always working toward Gandhi’s commitment to “create the vision you wish to see in the world.”

Simon M. Jeynes, IAP-L

ISM Senior Consultant
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Simon Jeynes has been with ISM since 2003 after a 26-year career in independent education as a teacher and administrator, with 10 years as a Head of School. He has worked in residential, day, single-sex, coed, 7–12 and K–12 schools. He is a Senior Consultant and:

• writes for ISM’s advisory letter Ideas & Perspectives
• delivers/facilitates workshops on academic and strategic leadership, management, governance, development, and 21st Century Schools
• is an author/editor of ISM publications, including the Strategic Board Series
• consults in faculty culture, faculty evaluation, faculty and marketing, Board development, strategic planning and strategic financial planning, scheduling, and strategic performance of the school including the Board
• leads retreats and coaches school leaders
• convenes the ISM Advancement Academy (admission, marketing, and development)

• keynotes and speaks at educational conferences including PNAIS, ERB, VAIS, AMS,CASE (2010 Stellar Speaker), ISAS, NJAIS, ACSI, CAIS, AISNE, NCAIS,ASB Un-Plugged, SAES, FCIS

• has partnered on-site with over 100 schools across North America and overseas, more than once with more than 37% of them

Simon earned his MA from the University of Oxford (School of Modern History), his BEd (Hons.) from the University of Lethbridge, and his MEd (Educational Leadership) from Concordia University. As a believer in life-long learning, he:

• has taken graduate and other courses from Prairie Bible Institute, Athabasca University, and the University of Western Ontario
• attended the Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, and is certified to carry out/coach 360° Assessments; participated in the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School; took training in De Bono Six Hats/Creative Thinking, Susan Scott’s Fierce Conversations, Kiersey’s Temperament Sorter, CEFPI World Congress
• leads, facilitates, and participates in regular internal ISM professional development seminars

Schedule

6-DAY WORKSHOP

Sunday:
3–3:30 p.m.: Pick up your nametag 
3:30–5:30 p.m.: Session 
5:45–6:30 p.m.: Reception
6:30–7:30 p.m.: Dinner with ISM 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
7:30–8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.: Session
10–10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30–11:45 a.m.: Session
12–1:30 p.m.: Lunch 
1:30–3 p.m.: Session
3–3:15 p.m.: Break
3:15–4:45 p.m.: Session 
5–6 p.m.: Reception

Wednesday:
7:30-8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.: Session
10–10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15–11:45 a.m.: Session
12–1:30 p.m.: Lunch on your own
1:30–4:45 p.m.: Optional session at the leader's discretion
5:45-6:30 p.m.: Reception
6:30–7:30 p.m.: Dinner with ISM 

Last day:
7:30–8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.: Session
10–10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15–11:45 a.m.: Session 
(Salt Lake City concludes at 10 a.m.) 

FAQ

1. What does my registration fee include?

All workshop costs, materials, continental breakfasts, dinners on Sunday and/or Wednesday; lunches on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday and Friday; breaks, and social hours are included in your workshop fee.

2. What is not included in my registration fee?

Hotel accommodations, travel expenses, other meals, and sightseeing are not covered by your workshop fee.

3. Where am I going?

Marriott Salt Lake City Center
220 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 800-266-9432
Fax: 866-961-8704
Once you have registered for a workshop, please make your hotel reservation online here. Room rates are $149/night if booked before June 1, 2013.

The Marriott City Center is Salt Lake's only AAA Four Diamond Marriott. Among all its amenities, you receive complimentary high-speed wireless or hardwired Internet in guestrooms and complimentary wireless in the lobby areas, and complimentary 24-hour access to the Fitness Center and Business Center. 

The hotel is one block away from the newly opened City Creek Center, one of the country's largest urban projects. Nordstrom's Macy's. Tiffany's, Coach, Michael Kors, and Brooks Brothers anchor the mall, which includes a good variety of dining options for every appetite and taste. Check out the Web site:  www.citycreekcenter.com

4. How do I get there?

By plane: Salt Lake City Airport is 7 miles west of the hotel. Take I-80 East to the City Center/600 South exit. Continue on 600 South and turn left on State Street. Hotel is three blocks on left hand side. Take a legal u-turn into property. Express Shuttle service from the airport to the hotel is $7 each way. Call 800-397-0773 for reservations.

By train:The Amtrak station is 2 miles west of the hotel

By car: Click here and put in your starting address for driving directions. Self-parking for workshop participants is free at the hotel; valet parking is $12 a day.

5. What should I wear?

Temperatures in Salt Lake City can be warm (85-95) degrees, however, the classrooms and guest rooms are air-conditioned so bring a sweater in case the rooms are too cool. Dress is casual. Wear whatever is comfortable – jeans, shorts, etc. For current weather conditions, we recommend checking the Salt Lake report at http://www.weather.com/.

6. What will the workshop schedule be like?

The meals and social hours listed on this agenda are included as part of your workshop fee.

Start Day, Sunday or Wednesday:
3-3:30 p.m.: Check in
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Session 
5:30 p.m.: Social and Dinner with ISM

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, Friday:
7-8 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8-10 a.m.: Session
10-10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15-12 p.m.: Session
12-1 p.m.: Lunch with ISM
1:30-3 p.m.: Session
3-3:15 a.m.: Break
3:15-5 p.m.: Session 
5-5:45: Social ISM

Last Day, Wednesday or Saturday:
7-8 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8:15-10 a.m.: Session

6-DAY WORKSHOP

Sunday:
3-3:30 p.m.: Check in
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Session 
5:30 p.m.: Social and Dinner with ISM 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
7-8 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8-10 a.m.: Session
10-10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15-12 p.m.: Session
12-1 p.m.: Lunch on your own
1:30-3 p.m.: Session
3-3:15 a.m.: Break
3:15-5 p.m.: Session 
5-5:45: Social ISM

Wednesday:
7-8 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8-10 a.m.: Session
10-10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15-12 p.m.: Session
12-1 p.m: Lunch on your own
1-3 p.m.: Optional session at the leader's discretion
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Session
5:30 p.m.: Social and Dinner with ISM

Saturday:
7-8 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8-10 a.m.: Session

7. What should I bring?

Each workshop is different. Your workshop leader will contact you about materials to bring. In general, though, our participants enjoy sharing information. If you have materials that you would like to share, please feel free to bring them along. (You will need about 24 copies to share with your classmates.)

8. Where can I work out?

The Marriott has a fitness room with cardio equipment and free weights, and an indoor pool and whirlpool. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and jogging trails; miniature golf; sailing and water skiing; squash; volleyball; and tennis.

9. What about my special dietary requirements?

Whether for religious, health, or personal preference, your special needs can be accommodated. Contact Carla Spady at 302-656-4944 or carla@isminc.com.

10. How much free time will I have?

There are periods before, between, and after workshop sessions for relaxation, recreation, and socializing. For those attending six-day workshops, Wednesday afternoons are additional free time.

Many cultural sites are within a short walking distance from the Marriott in Salt Lake. Tennis courts, 12 golf courses, and hiking and canyon excursions are also nearby and accessible via Salt Lake’s light rail, bus and/or taxi service. For more dining, nightlife, shopping, activities, and attractions in Salt Lake City, visit www.visitsaltlake.com.

11. Should I need medical or dental attention, where should I go?

There are a number of medical and dental facilities in close proximity to the Marriott City Center in Salt Lake. Simply contact the front desk or concierge for a list, should the need arise.