Stacy’s financial management skills helped the Dunn School eliminate structural deficits, grow the endowment and remodel the school’s budget process.
For over three decades, Placio has established and maintained firm financial practices at John Burroughs School while taking time to mentor other business officers in the region.
Musick led an extensive update to the Evergreen School’s employee handbook, which helped the school manage HR issues handily during the pandemic.
McWhirter’s discretionary financial planning skills have helped The Pennington School reduce debt, grow the endowment and strengthen the advancement office.
Mancos led Charlotte Country Day School through three capital campaigns that enabled the construction of 12 buildings. He now serves as interim head of school.
Maisano bolstered the school’s financial health while managing a successful head-of-school transition at the Garden School.
Lyon’s financial savvy has helped St. Johnsbury Academy secure emergency funds and emerge from the pandemic with a balanced budget.
Holman's leadership skills and in-depth business experience have made The Walker School a top independent school in the region.
A generative and strategic thinker, Heiberger's shorter- and longer-term decisions at The Madeira School have secured the school’s financial health.
Dwelle’s strategic financial planning and thoughtful board work have helped The Steward School emerge stronger through the pandemic.
Duncan’s generative thinking and collaborative leadership style have helped launch a successful health insurance consortium.
Through concerted efforts at the board level, Cooper is helping to significantly advance diversity, equity and inclusion at Sequoyah School.
The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to independent school business officers who have made an extraordinary contribution to their schools, as nominated by their colleagues. Congratulations to the 2021 recipient
The trends and events of this past year reminds us that change is a constant in our profession and across the educational, social, economic, and political landscape.
This year’s recipients have dedicated years of service to the profession, our association and to schools far and wide.
In a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, here's how NBOA adapted quickly to meet its priorities and accomplish operational excellence over the past year.
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Let’s take a moment to recognize the herculean changes our schools have made this calendar year — and learn from them and from our fellow school leaders.
Mitchell managed several construction projects and set a standard for sustainability, which helped Ruffing Montessori School become the first LEED certified building in their city.
A model for servant leadership, Miller makes time to lend a hand to students, family and staff alike.
An adapt budgeter and mentor to many, McKitish is a trusted steward of The Peddie School’s facilities and grounds.
