Ben Harrison

Ben Harrison

Director

Adda Clevenger School

Benjamin Harrison is currently director of operations for the Adda Clevenger School in San Francisco and held the position of head of school from 2009 to 2018. The Adda Clevenger School was founded in 1980 and recently expanded to a second campus opening on the Presidio of San Francisco in Fall 2024. Harrison attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, and received a degree in linguistics from the University of California at Berkeley. Following active-duty service as a Field Artillery and Military Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Army, Harrison held positions in information technology and human resources at UBS and Credit Suisse in Zurich, Switzerland, from 1999 to 2009.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.

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