The First 10 Days: Back-to-School Checklist for Deans

Your first days back as a dean shape the entire year. Use this checklist to focus your observations, build relationships, and make smart moves that align with your school’s culture. Includes a free downloadable checklist + insights from experienced deans.
Nervous System Regulation for Educators: A Dean’s Guide to Thriving in Student Life Work
Former dean Alan Brown shares how understanding his nervous system transformed his leadership approach. Discover practical tools for managing overwhelm, improving difficult conversations, and creating authentic cultures of belonging in independent schools through mindful awareness and nervous system regulation.