Heads' Retreat - Florida Council of Independent Schools

Travel Reimbursement Available!
HEADS' RETREAT

Palm Beach Marriott, Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, Singer Island
June 12-14, 2023

SPEAKERS

Dr. Ted Fish

Leadership, Development, and Culture Consultant

Fish Leadership

Meet the Speaker

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Ted Fish has been immersed in the practice of leadership since he founded an elementary and middle school at the age of 25 in Santa Fe, NM. He now guides leaders at universities, startups, multinational corporations, k-12 schools and non-profits across North America, Europe and the Middle East. What distinguishes his work is a seamless integration between strategy, culture and leadership – helping organizations achieve the highest results because of how they lead, support their people, and aspire to excellence.

In k-12 education, Dr. Fish consults widely with independent, public and charter schools. For ten years, he served as the Executive Director of the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute (gcLi), a role from which he mentored hundreds of leaders across North America. Under his guidance, the gcLi became a premiere source of professional development for independent school educators, running national Symposia with Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently works with Heads, Leadership Teams, and Senior leaders at dozens of schools across the nation and collaborates with regional associations to provide high impact cohort-based trainings.

Dr. Fish is equally involved in higher education and the veterinary industry. He works with leaders and clinicians in private practice and academia throughout the United States and Canada and guides comprehensive initiatives at multiple universities. He has worked with more than 50 clinics in the private sector, helping owners to gain market share and improve financial results, all while building cultures that support quality of life and community. For three years, he served as CEO of Canada’s largest equine clinic, located in Calgary, CAN, initiating a cycle of unprecedented prosperity.

Additionally, in the private sector, Dr. Fish works with a range of executives, from founders of startups to CEO’s and Division Heads of multinational companies.

Ted holds a Doctorate in the Department of Organizational Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, an Executive MBA from the University of New Mexico and has completed additional coursework at Harvard Business School. In addition to leadership and cultural change, his research interests include resilience, community wellness, and the excellence of teams. Dr. Fish regularly presents at national events.

Dr. Carrie Grimes

Professor and Director of M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership

Vanderbilt University, Peabody College of Education and Human Development

Meet the Speaker

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Carrie Grimes is a Professor at Vanderbilt University in the department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations and is the Director of the Independent School Leadership Master's program at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on social identity and community building within school settings and adult professional learning environments. Prior to her appointment at Vanderbilt, Carrie served on the faculties at Johns Hopkins University School of Education and the University of Maryland College of Education, where she taught and advised doctoral and masters students in school leadership. Carrie spent 20 years in independent schools, including roles in leadership, teaching, counseling, and institutional advancement in schools and programs in New York, California and Maryland before her transition into academia. Carrie holds a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from New York University, and a Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University.

Schedule and Sessions

Schedule and Sessions

Feedback from past participants:

What was the most valuable aspect of the
Heads’ Retreat for you?  

"Relaxing and the collaboration with the very talented Heads within FCIS."
"Connecting, commiserating and celebrating with colleagues!!"
"The workshop topics were just what we need as heads to support our school communities and lead with confidence. The time to connect and relax with colleagues is invaluable!"
"Reconnecting (in person!) after this crazy year was desperately needed and gave me the motivation to start the 2021-2022 school year on a positive note!"
"Being able to speak with other HOS and having so much support from FCIS."

Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa is located at: 3800 N. Ocean Dr., Singer Island, Riviera Beach, FL USA 33404

Registration Cost: Head $875 | Spouse/Partner $495
(includes meals and workshops)

Hotel Room: $229 (plus resort fee, parking, and applicable taxes)
Participants are expected to make their own hotel reservations. Registration fee does not include the price of the guest room. To make a reservation, use this link or call 1-561-340-1700. Make sure to identify yourself as part of the FCIS Head's Retreat group. Once the room block is sold out, there may not be rooms available at this group rate.

Registration and Hotel Deadline: May 12, 2023
To receive the FCIS group rate at the resort, reservations must be made by this date.

Cancellation & Refunds: All hotel cancellations must be made directly through the hotel and in accordance with hotel policy. Workshop refund requests must be made in writing and emailed to kdanger@fcis.org. There is a $50 per person processing fee through May 5, 2023, with no refunds after this date.

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Questions? Contact Nicole Robison at nrobison@fcis.org or at 813-287-2820.

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*** TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE! ***
Private school leaders may submit for 67% travel reimbursement through the Florida Department of Education for the FCIS Heads' Retreat, using this link.