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Independent Schools at a Crossroads, with John Gulla

13 days ago 35:23

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In this episode, John Gulla, executive director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation, shares insights from a remarkable career that has taken him to more than 750 independent schools. Gulla discusses his journey from the classroom to foundation leadership, the transformative power of teaching, and how E.E. Ford’s grantmaking supports innovation and adaptability across the independent school landscape. He also shares what his recent sabbatical taught him about the evolving role of education in society. Independent schools play a critical role in preserving educational freedom and leading change in uncertain times, Gulla asserted.

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Independent Schools at a Crossroads, with John Gulla

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Independent Schools at a Crossroads, with John Gulla 35:23

13 days ago35:23

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Accounting with AI, with Partner Kathy Ferguson, CPA 27:16

7 weeks ago27:16

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Kathy Ferguson, partner at Armanino, shares her journey from education to auditing and offers insights on AI in the independent school business office. AI can enhance job satisfaction and transform rote processes, she explains. With host Jeff Shields, Ferguson also explores cryptocurrency, transparency and advancing women in leadership. Ferguson has long supported women in the accounting profession and weighs in on the growing gender pay gap in independent school business offices.…

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Strengthening HR in Education and Supporting School Leaders, with Grace Lee 25:31

11 weeks ago25:31

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In this episode of the Net Assets Podcast, Grace H. Lee, a partner with Venable, LLP, in Washington, DC, and NBOA’s legal counsel, shares why she got into the legal profession and discusses hot topics in independent school legal affairs with host Jeff Shields, NBOA’s president and CEO. They touch on the evolution of the school counselor and guardrails school leaders should consider, the evolution of HR in schools more broadly, and what Lee might be asked at the upcoming 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting – and how she will answer.…

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Retaining Staff in a Tight Labor Market, with CFO Jerry Walker 30:16

15 weeks ago30:16

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In the season 2 premiere of the Net Assets Podcast, Jerry Walker, associate head of school for finance and operations at Kent Denver School, shares his school’s strategies for retaining staff talent with podcast host, NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields. A transparent staff compensation system and meaningful raises have fostered staff satisfaction and long-term commitment.…

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Child’s Play: Tapping Workplace Creativity, with Keynote Speaker Kyle Scheele 27:43

21 weeks ago27:43

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The opening speaker at the 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting will be Kyle Scheele, who is known for cooking up wild ideas that many people back for laughs and for learning. NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields discusses with Scheele the process behind some of his outlandish projects and about being creative in the workplace. “I don’t want people to be like me,” said Scheele. “I want them to tap into their own creativity, wherever they may be working.” That might be anything from devising a financial plan to reconsidering the organizational chart. In addition to being a celebrated speaker, Scheele has published four books, one for adults: How To Host a Viking Funeral: The Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be , one for teens: We Put A Man On The Moon: Thoughts on Living a Better Story , and two children’s books. The Net Assets podcast is a partnership between NBOA and Teibel Education Consulting , with hosts NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields and Teibel Education President Howard Teibel. This show is made possible thanks to the generous support of Community Brands . You can also read a web article based on an excerpt of this podast episode, published in November 2024.…

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Transforming School Business Through Tech Choices 31:38

30 weeks ago31:38

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At Stevenson School in picturesque Pebble Beach, California, the school’s data operations team is turning technology on its head. Rather than building business processes around available technology, they’re harnessing technology to facilitate more efficient and strategic business processes. As a result, more staff can access the data they need when they need it, and the school is primed for enterprise-wide AI data analysis. CIO Nathan Gault speaks with hosts Jeff Sheilds and Howard Teibel about his journey from the hallowed halls of Yale to industry, specifically in higher education software, and now to the independent school world, where he’s drawing on his experiences in each sector to drive the transformation of school business processes. This episode expands on the Net Assets magazine article, “ One Record To Inform Them All: Streamlining Data Operations ,” which was published in the September/October 2024 issue. The Net Assets podcast is a partnership between NBOA and Teibel Education Consulting , with hosts NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields and Teibel Education President Howard Teibel. This show is made possible thanks to the generous support of Community Brands .…

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Beyond Statements: Leading with Authentic Dialogue 35:58

38 weeks ago35:58

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When crisis strikes, school leaders often feel pressure to make a statement and move on. But in the latest episode of The Net Assets Podcast, Jeff Sheilds and Howard Teibel speak with a school head taking a radically different approach. Kalyan Balavan, head of the Dunn School in Santa Barbara County , is leading his community through an authentic dialogue about the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict. Rather than taking sides, Kal has worked to facilitate open and curious conversations, bringing in diverse perspectives to educate students about this complex geopolitical issue. As a classroom teacher turned administrator, Kal believes schools have a responsibility to help students make sense of controversial events, not shy away from them out of fear. He argues the real crisis is one of ignorance—and educators must seize opportunities to combat that. But being a facilitator rather than the "sage on stage" requires a new mindset. Kal vulnerably shares how he's navigated pushback and assumptions along the way. His commitment to the hard work of inclusion over virtue-signaling statements is refreshing and thought-provoking. This is a conversation about courageous leadership in polarized times. Jeff and Howard explore with Kal what it takes to create a learning community that embraces tough questions—and why that matters now more than ever. Links & Notes The Cost of Protest • Kalyan Balaven, Dunn School…

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Growing Campus, Navigating Community 31:21

48 weeks ago31:21

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When Louisville Collegiate School was offered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand its campus within a tight urban landscape, school leaders rejoiced. Despite thorough due diligence, they had to adjust course when parts of the community objected to what seemed like a win-win situation. CFO Deana Paradis shares how the business leader played an important role managing change, which has resulted in a more unified campus with less traffic congestion and stronger community partnerships. Jeff Shields, NBOA President and CEO, and Howard Teibel, President of Teibel Education Consulting, explore with Paradis lessons learned and successes earned in navigating campus growth. This show is made possible thanks to the generous support of Community Brands . Links & Notes Louisville Collegiate School…

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The Teamwork Behind a Turnaround 30:40

1 year ago30:40

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We are thrilled to present this episode of the Net Assets Podcast, a partnership between NBOA and Teibel Education Consulting , with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields and Teibel Education President Howard Teibel. This episode marks the first in what we hope will become a collection of some of the best and most illuminating interviews dedicated to you, independent school business leaders. As NBOA grows into its new brand identity, we have the great privilege of launching this podcast with a conversation about an institution unafraid of telling the story of what makes them great, a school unburdened by the weight of telling the stories they think the public wants to hear. And who better to share that story than the extraordinary leaders of the Lakefield College School themselves? Lakefield College School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada, for students in grades 9 through 12. Today, Jeff and Howard are joined by Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School since 2017, and Tim Rutherford, Associate Head of School and Chief Financial Officer since 2014. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be authentic in your mission, elevate faculty, staff, and students, and transform enrollment growth along the way, you need to check out this conversation. This show is made possible thanks to the generous support of Community Brands .…

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Welcome to The Net Assets Podcast 1:26

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