SPARC National Conference 2024

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SPARC National Conference 2024

Advancing independent schools through auxiliary program excellence

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10:45am MST

A Management Toolkit for Independent School Leaders: Strategies for Innovation and Growth SoHo 1Peter Baron Embracing the Future: How AI Can Transform K-12 School Marketing SoHo 2Brendan Schneider SPARC Tools: Always There for You TropicanaKaren McCann McClelland • David Sullivan The Complete Employee Journey: Key Steps for Creating Thriving Teams Valley Ho 1Krystal Speed Unleashing Summer Camp Magic: Crafting Engaging Special Events Valley Ho 2Laura Walker • Katie Peterson • Dan O'Neil

1:00pm MST

Building Thriving Workplaces: 6 Game-Changing Strategies for Effectively Partnering with Your HR Team Valley Ho 1Krystal Speed Launching Your Auxiliary Programs Department through a Micro and Macro Lens Valley Ho 2Joe Ali Portfolio Approach to Program Design SoHo 1Karen McCann McClelland Top Ten Tricks and Tips for Boarding School Auxiliary Directors TropicanaRyan Williams Want more inquiries? Here's the Blueprint for Using Inbound Marketing at Your School SoHo 2Brendan Schneider

2:15pm MST

Auxiliary DEI Audit Valley Ho 2Jim Patterson Handling Difficult Conversations with Staff and Stakeholders Valley Ho 1Jason Shuster New (Again) Director TropicanaWhitney Ennis • Cindy McArthur Run Your Auxiliary Programs Like a Business SoHo 1Bob Rojee Starting Potential and Reigniting Creativity (a.k.a. SPARC) in After School Programs! SoHo 2Katie McLean • Barbara Campbell

3:45pm MST

Organizing and Analyzing Your Auxiliary Data with Spreadsheets: A Case Study Valley Ho 1Marcie Glad • Joe Ali