Launching
GUIDING AND ADVISING STAKEHOLDERS IN THE PROCESS OF LAUNCHING A NEW SCHOOL
As a school leader, public school advisor, investor or parent on a journey to open a new school, you likely have a lot of questions.
And, Sarah has answers. Co-founding a Montessori school in 2011, where she worked as the Head of School for 13 years up until the summer of 2024., Sarah has tons of stories to share, a long list of do’s and don’ts and a fabulous sense of humor and passion about this labor of love…Or, as she likes to call it, her “first child.”
AREAS OF POSSIBLE EXPLORATION
Finding a location for your school or center
Support with the licensing process (at the state, county and city level)
Creating and preparing a learning environment for children
Formulating staffing plans, hiring, and creating employee policies
Creating a stimulating and strong pedagogical curriculum
Writing effective policy manuals and program handbooks
Considering logistics, such as schedules, spaces and transitions
PRESENTATIONS,
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
& MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Sarah is a fabulous presenter, leaning on her 25 years of experience, her quick wit, sarcasm and great sense of humor to share, stimulate and motivate adults to do their best work with children - and each other!