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Fueling Financial Strategy with Data

Make sure your numbers are working as hard as you are.
5 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Michael Toohey, George School

Toohey led George School through a critical financial turnaround, fostering long-term stability and building a collaborative, empowered team along the way.
4 min read
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  • Leadership
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Unsung Hero: Erin Summers, St. Albans School

Summers led efforts to align budgeting and resource allocation while advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion both in financial planning and through personal advocacy.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Marlys Schoenwetter, New Covenant Academy

Schoenwetter served in a 13-year dual headship role overseeing non-academic operations, during which she modernized compensation practices and secured critical funding for the school.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Michael Saich, The Washington Market School

Michael Saich led the creation of Washington Market School’s first transparent salary scale and played a key role in the school’s first head of school search.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Rachel Mathews, The Mabin School

In just five years, Rachel Matthews has led the school’s first capital campaign, overseen its first major construction project and more.
2 min read
Lesley Kaneshiro
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Unsung Hero: Lesley Kaneshiro, Mid-Pacific Institute

A former parent and board member, Kaneshiro brought a fresh perspective and fiscal discipline to the business office.
2 min read
Michael Joyce
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Unsung Hero: Michael Joyce, Marin Academy

Joyce’s leadership on compensation issues has brought greater clarity to pay practices and employee financial literacy.
2 min read
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CEO Notebook  

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This Cohort Means Business

The latest cohort of the NBOA Leadership Academy will maximize their business leadership skills while looking for alternative solutions to common problems in the field.
4 min read
Ray Hecht
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Unsung Hero: Ray Hecht, The Storm King School

Hecht oversaw a transformative 45% growth in enrollment, positioning the school for long-term success.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Ari Hausman, The Fletcher School

Hausman improved financial forecasting accuracy and led system migrations that enhanced benefits and streamlined operations.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Robert Haugh, Francis W. Parker School

A steward, strategist and connector, Bob Haugh has spent 21 years strengthening the school’s financial foundation while uplifting the people within it.
2 min read
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  • Leadership
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Unsung Hero: Emily Evans, Follow the Child Montessori School

From securing major loans to teaching staff how to express appreciation, Emily Evans blends strategic foresight with human-centered leadership.
2 min read
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Unsung Hero: Fernando Alonso, Phillips Academy

Alonso led the development of Andover’s new disciplined endowment payout policy, bringing strategic clarity and long-term financial stewardship to the institution.
2 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Budget
  • | Membership
  • | Planning

The (Financial) Re-Model You’ve Been Waiting For

NBOA just released version 2.0 of the Long-Range Financial Model, which is more powerful, intuitive and customizable.
4 min read
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Other Duties As Assigned  

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Many Heads Are Better Than One

On volunteering with NBOA in various capacities, as shared by the current Editorial Advisory Committee.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
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How Business Leaders Can Be a Leading Voice for Inclusion Efforts

NBOA has released a new Operational Equity and Inclusion Inventory to help business leaders make the school community more welcoming for faculty, staff and families.
3 min read
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  • Leadership
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At Capacity: 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting Largest Gathering Yet

This year’s confluence of independent school business leaders and business partners will be the largest in-person event in NBOA’s 27-year history.
2 min read

CEO Notebook  

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Announcing the 2025 NBOA Award Recipients

This year’s recipients have supported the independent school community by generously sharing their knowledge and financial support, and have innovated in the areas of compensation and AI.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
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  • | Research

How Do You Measure 2024?

Among this year’s many efforts to enhance your professional development opportunities, these four stand out.
4 min read

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