The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast
Welcome to The Enrollment Management Association's (EMA) podcast series, "The Enrollment Spectrum." Each episode will explore the central tenets of enrollment management strategy, focusing on the components embodying the spectrum. Join host Christina Dotchin, Vice President of Member Relations at EMA, as we unpack and explore what the strategy of enrollment management means for K-12 independent and private schools and their communities.
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Carolyn Gorowski, Dean of Admission at Lake Forest Academy (IL); Laurel Baker Tew, Assistant Head of School for Enrollment at Viewpoint School (CA); and Vi...
In December 2024, United Educators (UE) released their latest Top Risks Report for independent and charter K-12 schools. This survey shows the self-reported most pressing risks across the UE independent and charter K-12 membership and highlights changes they see when comparing the results to previous r...
With nearly five decades of experience in independent schools, Jeff Escabar has a collection of amusing and insightful stories to share. In his book Laugh Your Apps Off, he shares a delightful collection of anecdotes from the world of independent schools. Join me for a conversation with Jeff
Join us for a special live episode of the Enrollment Spectrum Podcast, recorded at EMA’s Annual Conference (AC24). This session features a dynamic lineup of EMA’s podcast hosts and a special appearance by Heather Hoerle, EMA’s Executive Director and CEO. Together, we explore the past decade’s evolution in strategic enrollment management and share insights into its future. With audience questions and perspectives woven throughout, t...
In this episode, we will hear from Keith Chicquen, Founding Headmaster of TASIS Portugal, and Aimee Gruber, Assistant Head of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Keith and Aimee share their incredible journey of moving from Canada to Portugal in 2019 to establish the fourth TASIS school. Join us as we dive into their backgrounds in education and leadership, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and their insights on build...
In Part II of our conversation, we will hear from Keith Chicquen, Founding Headmaster of TASIS Portugal, and Aimee Gruber, Assistant Head of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Keith and Aimee share their incredible journey of moving from Canada to Portugal in 2019 to establish the fourth TASIS school. Join us as we dive into their backgrounds in education and leadership, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and their in...
The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) is excited to welcome Anne-Marie Kee, Fran Ryan, and Suzanne Walker Buck as the new co-hosts of EMA's Head of School Podcast. This season will continue to focus on topics related to strategic enrollment management, providing valuable insights and discussions tailored specifically for school heads.
Tune in to hear from our dynamic new co-hosts as they share their perspectives on key topic...
The 2023-2024 edition of The Ride to Independent Schools Report (The Ride) is The Enrollment Management Association's (EMA) fourth edition of this flagship report. It offers valuable insights into the behaviors and opinions of fami...
The partnership between the head of the school and the senior enrollment leader is critical to the sustainability of independent schools. Join me as we explore the dynamic collaboration between Perry Martin, President of La Salle College Preparatory in Pasadena, CA, and Keenan Kurihara, Vice President of Enrollment...
Institutional research is closely linked to a school’s strategic enrollment management efforts, making this discussion about the Center for Institutional Research in Independent Schools (CIRIS) 2023 Institutional Research State of the Industry Report especially pertinent for independent school leaders. Join us as we explore the key insights and takeaways from this essential resource with Eric Heilman, Director of Insti...
If you are new to the admission profession, join me for a lively conversation with five of EMA's Admission Training Institute (ATI) faculty members: David Baker, Director of Admission & Financial Aid, St. Mark’s School of Texas (Dallas, TX) and Chair of AIT, Dr. Jasmine Harris, Head of School, TMI Episcopal (San Antonio, TX), Molly Dorais, Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Carbondale, CO), Steve...
Welcome to a special episode of the Enrollment Spectrum Podcast, where we broadcast live from EMA's 2023 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. In this unique episode, we have gathered all your favorite EMA podcast hosts under one roof. This includes Rebecca Malotke-Mmeslin and Lynne Macziewski from 'Confidently You,' John Gentile and Rohan Arjun from 'Different Perspectives,' and Ari Betof and Christian Donovan from 'Impossible Questions...
Join us for a conversation with Andrew Weller and Brad Brown. Andrew is the Dean of Enrollment and Strategic Marketing at St. Stephens & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. Andrew has served in several leadership roles and was a member of EMA's inaugural Admission Leadership Council (ALC). Brad is the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Trinity School in Atlanta, Georgia. Brad also served as the C...
Please join us for a conversation with Quentin McDowell, Head of School at Mercersburg Academy (PA), Barbara Eghan, Founding Executive Director of Civic Lab at the Georgetown Day School (DC), Jill Thompson, Director of Admission at Phillips Academy (MA), and Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore (MD). Quentin, Barbara, Jill, and Christian are the founders of the Enrollment Management Associat...
Join us for a special crossover episode of the Enrollment Spectrum Podcast and EMA's Impossible Questions Podcast. Guest co-host Ari Betof joins me today. Ari is the Co-Founder and Partner of Mission & Data and the host of EMA’s Impossible Questions Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore, as the new co-host of EMA's Impossible Questions Podcast. We will share some highl...
Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline to the show! Ari is the co-founder and partner at Mission & Data where Sarah is an Institutional Research Consultant and Director of Institutional Research at St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA. Mission & Data is a firm dedicated to the effectiveness, health, and vitality of educational institutions and other organizations that make the world a better place...
Please join us for a conversation with attorney Brian Garrett. Brian is counsel in the Litigation Department and Chair of the Education Law Practice Group at McLane Middleton one of New England’s premier full-service law firms with over 100 attorneys and 25 paralegals throughout offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Most recently Brian spoke at our Anti-Bias workshop in January. Stick around to the end of the podcast for some...
Please join us for a conversation with Mary Birnie. Mary is the President of Birnie & Associates, Inc. For more than 20 years, Mary and her team have been coordinating meetings and events that meet strategic goals and make guests feel welcome. Mary is also EMA's partner for the annual conference and she works with many other associations in the independent school space to make all of our conferences ...
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