Best of Thrive: Cultivating and Retaining Exceptional Educators: Strategies for Independent School Leaders
In an era where recruiting and retaining talented educators is more crucial than ever, independent school leaders must consider innovative and sustainable strategies to nurture and retain their talent. In this recording, gain a deeper understanding of the current challenges and opportunities in teacher talent management within independent schools. Explore proven frameworks and strategies that support teacher development and long-term retention, practical tools for creating a growth-driven professional environment fostering teacher satisfaction, and an actionable plan to implement in your school to improve teacher retention rates and enhance professional learning communities.
Presenters: Alex Bragg, lower school principal, Woodward Academy (GA); Elizabeth Maglio, director of professional learning, Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
What is the Best of Thrive?
These videos are recaps of five of the most popular live presentations at NAIS Thrive 2025 in Nashville, based on attendee feedback. We’re grateful to all of the presenters for delivering their presentations in a condensed, recorded format to be shared with NAIS members.