Adriana Murphy

Adriana Murphy

Head of School

St. Elizabeth’s School

Adriana Murphy is the head of school at St. Elizabeth’s School, a K–8 day school that specializes in academic excellence and intentional inclusivity in Denver, Colorado. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Murphy brings strategic vision and a deep understanding of how to build and sustain nimble school cultures. A respected voice in independent education, Murphy serves as a trustee for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a faculty member for the NAIS Aspiring Heads Institute, and a thought-leader on topics such as hiring, compensation and organizational change.

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  • 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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