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James Bonsey

James Bonsey

Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations

Tabor Academy

James Bonsey joined Tabor in 2023 after serving as the Associate Head of School/Chief Financial & Operating Officer at the Kingsley Montessori School in Boston. During his time at Kingsley, James has overseen several expansion projects and successfully helped the school navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, including sourcing and opening a temporary third campus to allow the school to return to in-person learning. Prior to Kingsley, James was an Intern Principal at Conservatory Lab Charter School in Brighton, MA and a Social Studies Teacher at Middle Creek High School in Apex, NC. In addition to his professional roles, James is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Cambridge School of Weston in Boston, MA and has previously served as the Board Chairman of Carter Community School in Durham, NC. Prior to his time in education, Bonsey worked in real estate development with firms in Boston, MA; Durham, NC; and London, England.

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  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.

  • Tuition, Trends, Trouble: What College Closures Signal for Independent Schools This item is protected

    November 21, 2025
    Explore financial sustainability for independent schools by analyzing college closures. Learn strategies to navigate risks and build resilience based on what may be gleaned from higher ed’s warning signs.

  • Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation This item is protected

    November 7, 2025
    The financial reality of a school can deeply inform its mission. Discover how a small school's inherent need for innovation sparks powerful, scalable solutions for schools of all sizes to be nimble when resources are limited.

  • Durable Campus Planning: Aligning Vision with Strategic Purpose This item is protected

    October 24, 2025
    Learn how The Governor’s Academy aligned educational priorities with campus development in a new campus planning process that engaged the school community. The resulting plan now guides the adaptive reuse of facilities and enhanced academic programs.

  • Cyber Breach Breakdown: Risk Mitigation Tactics for Independent K-12 Schools This item is protected

    September 26, 2025
    82% of K-12 schools have experienced a cyber incident. This webinar equips business and technology leaders with practical tactics for cyber threat detection, response, and prevention, safeguarding their schools' financial and reputational integrity.

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