Laura Miyoshi

Laura Miyoshi

Chief Operating Officer (Retired)

Sandy Spring Friends School

Over the past decade, and prior to her retirement, Laura Miyoshi helped transform Sandy Spring Friends School’s 140-acre campus. She led several projects including the creation of a campus quad, the construction of an award-winning upper school building, a completely redesigned commercial kitchen, renovation of administrative offices, improved playing fields and playgrounds, and even 4 acres of solar panels discreetly sited on campus.  Miyoshi’s leadership style is not born from traditional business management books, but from a deep respect for her colleagues and for the wisdom that is generated through the process of debate, and challenging assumptions while being open to seeing things differently. This type of leadership helps her maintain great team relationships from project concept through completion.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • 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.

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