"I find it rewarding to meet leaders where there are and help them to take ownership of their role and lead with faithful confidence."
Serving for decades as a head of school and administrator in private independent schools, Merry shares her experiences and life lessons through stories that provide insight and spiritual inspiration to educators and those passionate about preparing the next generation for a world so completely unknown.
Keynote, Conference, and Retreat Topics
Obstacles to Opportunities: Transforming Catastrophes into Triumphs
Learn from my life’s lessons how you can apply your unique talents and traits to transform what seems earth-shattering into something groundbreaking.
Serving in school leadership is incredibly rewarding, providing educators with a pivotal role in shaping the future of our youth, community, and world. However, with the rewards come great responsibilities, including the unforeseen challenges that can derail even the most tenured of administrators.
I’ll draw from my experience serving in school administration throughout the displacement, destruction, and rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina to the revitalization of under-enrolled schools, the calamity of COVID-19, and the seemingly endless daily dramas that come with the territory.
Adopting an Adaptable Leadership Style: Embracing the Evolution of Education
As the adage goes, if we’re not growing we’re dying. Learn how some minor adjustments to your mindset can make all the difference when faced with the challenges of an ever-changing educational environment.
Educators face the front lines of everything that impacts their students, community, and culture. Change is evident; therefore resisting or rejecting what will ultimately be will only prolong the process and prohibit the possibilities.
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This topic is designed to inspire administrators on how to lead with confidence while incorporating a vulnerable approach that allows for flexibility when faced with uncertain and often uncomfortable situations.
Ethics in Education: Fundamentals for the Future with AI
Leading with integrity can feel lonely at times and unfortunately, the right choice is often the hardest one. AI has only complicated matters. So, how do we get back to the basics of morals grounded in faith, kindness, and integrity? Let me help your team or community develop the tools for addressing the barrage of difficult decisions that academic leaders face that can often result in lifelong consequences for students and families.
Learn how you can set the standard and expectations for a community that understands its mission and values while modeling excellence in ethics for the faculty and student body.
This program will give you the confidence you need to lead with unwavering integrity while helping your students develop those same values.