FULLY FUNDED Two-wEEk FELLowship ExcLUsivELY For hEaDs oF schooLs

Heads of Schools program

We shape leaders. You shape the world.

We’d like to give you a chance to reflect on that.

Shaping the hearts and minds of the young people who

will be tomorrow’s leaders requires a genuine passion

and thoughtful approach to teaching and learning. But

it also requires skillful hiring, facilities and real estate

management, crisis planning, marketing, fundraising,

legal counseling, Boards of Trustees, community

relations and adapting to rapidly changing technologies.

Balancing roles and demands from

multiple constituencies may leave little

time for much needed academic renewal,

discussion, reflection and personal

development.

The heads program was established

precisely to meet those needs—to

provide replenishment and reflection

in the company of professional peers.

philosophical discussions, cutting edge research and the collegial support

of a cohort make for time well spent. Led by renowned professors, the two

week immersion in academe at columbia University’s Teachers college in

New York city is described by alumni as the most meaningful professional

development of their careers. we invite you to experience it for yourself as

you reconnect with what first drew you to the profession and reaffirm the

value of your work. You owe it to yourself and to your school to apply.

Pearl Rock Kane

Klingenstein Family Chair Professor and Director The Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership

It was a gift to spend two

weeks away from campus

being a student again with

other Heads from around

the world. The research

methods class gave us the

time and tools to explore a

topic of interest, and the ethics

and school reform classes

reminded us of the importance

of our roles as they provided

new perspectives on our work.

I also benefited enormously

from the more informal

time with colleagues,

including running in Central

Park, lingering over meals,

commuting by foot or subway

to Teachers College and

enjoying some of the culture

that New York City offers.

I highly recommend this

program to all experienced

Heads. You’ll return to your

school inspired, refreshed and

excited for the next chapter of

your tenure as a Head.

Engage in meaningful intellectual discourse.

Talk shop as it was meant to be.

Elizabeth Duffy ’11 The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ

Two-week fellowship exclusively for school Heads

The Heads of Schools Program is a fully funded

two-week fellowship that offers intensive study and

collaboration among Heads of independent schools

from around the world. Beginning in late January,

twenty school Heads convene at Columbia’s Teachers

College to share in colloquia focused on issues relevant

to school leadership and ethical decision-making.

Participants receive three graduate credits upon

successful completion of the program.

This program ranks as the best

professional development

that I have ever experienced. It

was inspiring to be immersed

in the academic milieu of the

premier education school in the

world.

The outstanding professors

effectively wove theory with the

practical aspect of leading K-12

schools. Certainly, a pinnacle of

the program was the opportunity

to interact professionally and

socially with fellow Heads from

around the world. I could have

easily spent another month in

New York with these bright,

interesting, dedicated and very

funny individuals. I have made

several lifelong friends and if

for only this one aspect of the

experience, I will forever be

grateful.

My only regret is that now that

I have done the Klingenstein

program, I am afraid that I can

never top it with something as

significant.

Re-awaken your passion for learning.

Fall in love with the city that never sleeps.

Jaime Dominguez ’12Stuart Hall for BoysSan Francisco, CA

school heads discuss educational issues

and policies and interact with each other

in stimulating sessions with outstanding

professors. Topics include moral leadership

and current issues in education. heads also

meet in joint sessions with graduate students

to share their wisdom and visit innovative New

York city schools in order to further broaden

their perspectives.

as part of the program, heads attend a

Broadway theater production and tour the

Metropolitan Museum of art guided by a

professor of art history.

Teachers college is one of the thirteen

graduate and professional schools of columbia

University. Located in the Morningside heights

neighborhood of New York city, the college

enjoys full access to the libraries and resources

of columbia University and the rich cultural and

recreational opportunities of this exciting city.

as one of the leading graduate schools of

education in the world, Teachers college has

been committed for over one hundred years

to preparing the next generation of leaders of

education, improving practice in educational

institutions, engaging in research on the

central issues facing education, and shaping

public debate and public policy in education.

I have not had better

professional development

in my 20 plus years in

education.

Vladimir D. Kuskovski ‘11 Oberoi International SchoolMumbai, India

The klingenstein heads of schools

fellowship is a welcome professional

oasis that gives heads the chance to immerse

themselves in educational issues with

colleagues from around the world. within

the halls where John Dewey once presided,

heads of schools interact with Teachers

college professors in a well-rounded and

rigorous course of study, delving into topics

from educational philosophy to cutting edge

research methods.

For me, a program highlight was the

opportunity to work with graduate students

eager to learn from experienced heads of

schools. Together we examined real case

studies and discussed the kinds of professional

dilemmas that heads have to face. This was

a unique opportunity to share with future

leaders and it was a learning experience for all.

Arnie Bieber ’12 International School of PragueCzech Republic

Equally as rewarding to the daily course of

study was the opportunity to socialize and

get to know accomplished heads of schools

from around the world. Each evening over

dinner, we informally discussed our unique

professional experiences and exchanged

anecdotes and ideas. having made strong

connections, we reach out to each other to

collaborate or to simply seek advice.

The klingenstein heads of schools program is

a professionally reinvigorating experience and

clearly a highlight of my professional career.

Find a source of renewable energy.

Recharge yourself.

all of my colleagues in the klingenstein

heads program were outstanding.

i hadn’t realized how hungry i was to

have a sounding board of smart, savvy

compassionate school heads who do what

i do every day, who understand what it feels

like to shoulder the responsibility of running

a school and who can laugh at some of the

situations we find ourselves in. Given the

number of female heads in the field, i was

particularly grateful for the opportunity to

connect with the talented women leaders in

such a meaningful way.

Though the program is over, we continue to

stay connected through skype, email, text

and phone, transcending barriers of time and

geography. i feel i have my cohort at my side. 

The relationships are authentic and invaluable.

Ann Klotz ‘12 The Laurel SchoolShaker Heights, OH

Think it’s lonely at the top?

Meet like-minded colleagues who really get independent schools.

The Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership was

founded in 1977 with a generous grant from the Klingenstein Fund.

The mission of the Center is to develop and strengthen leadership

among teachers and administrators in independent and

international schools. In addition to the Heads Program, the Center

offers programs for independent school educators at every stage of

their careers.

The Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University

Eligibility

What a luxury to

attend courses,

engage in intellectual

discourse, conduct research

and become friends with

other school Heads! For

two weeks in January, I had

the privilege of attending

the Klingenstein Heads

of Schools program at

Teachers College, Columbia

University. It was an amazing

experience that exceeded my

high expectations.

The Klingenstein Heads of

Schools program was truly

an intellectually stimulating

and extremely valuable

learning opportunity – one

that will have an impact on

the rest of my career and on

the schools I lead.

Indulge in your own professional development.

Treat yourself and your school.

Robin Heslip ’12Director, The American International School of Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia

To be eligible for the Heads of Schools Program, candidates

must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an

accredited college or university, or its equivalent. Applicants

whose first language is not English and those who have

received a bachelor’s degree from any country or university

where English is not the official language of instruction

should read the Teachers College application information

for international applicants and contact the Klingenstein

Center for assistance.

An applicant must currently be the Head of the school and

plan to continue in the role of Head upon completion of

the program. Deadline for applications is May 1st. Please go

to www.Klingenstein.org for additional information.

The Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers The summer institute is a fully funded two-week fellowship for teachers with

two to five years experience that focuses on an exploration of teaching styles,

educational philosophies, issues and personal development. The program

is taught by master teachers, prominent education experts, and talented

Teachers college professors.

Master’s Degree Programs Full-Year (september-May) and Two-summers master’s degree programs (two

summers, mid-June through July) offer mid-career teachers and administrators

two options for earning a master’s degree in private school Leadership.

The klingenstein center’s carefully crafted programs draw on the resources

of columbia University to provide the knowledge, skills and understanding

necessary for informed and effective practice. in an age in which educators

are called upon to understand both the business of management and the

moral purpose of educating youth, the klingenstein center stands alone in its

capacity to develop school leaders for independent and international schools.

in addition to the heads program, the center offers programs for teachers and

mid-level administrators:

I appreciated the rigor of my

research project. Too often in

our profession pop psychology

rules the day, so getting back

to my academic roots was

both important and enjoyable.

The program expects you

to challenge your own

assumptions about education

and yet the result for me was

a strengthening of my own

convictions. The professors

instill a genuine sense of

empowerment.

I was genuinely surprised

by the diverse, enriching

backgrounds of the other

Heads. There was a strong,

collaborative culture and a

palpable connection among us

that I had not anticipated.

I now have twenty talented

colleagues to call whenever I

need a sounding board.

T.J. Locke ‘12 Isidore Newman SchoolNew Orleans, LA

Challenge your assumptions about education.

Surprise yourself.

For more information on the Heads Program Please go to www.klingenstein.org.

To contact the Center, please email klingenstein@tc.columbia.edu or call 212.678.3156.

525 West 120th Street

New York, NY 10027

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