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Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, Florida 32827 Welcome Dear FCIS Member Schools, Welcome to the 2013 FCIS Conference! This year’s Conference is hosted by the Tampa Area FCIS Schools and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport on Thursday, November 7thand Friday, November 8th. The conference theme, selected by the Conference Steering Committee is: “Inspiring the Next Generation: Celebrating Great Teaching and Innovation in our Schools”. Many volunteers from FCIS schools across the state have worked tirelessly to put together an outstanding program that reflects the two components of this year’s theme, features outstanding speakers from around the nation and highlights presenters and innovative practices from FCIS member schools from all regions of the sunshine state. The 2013 Conference offers inspiring and thought provoking speakers, outstanding professional development program- ming and the opportunity for you and your colleagues to network with independent school educators from across the FCIS family. The Thursday program features a keynote address by Richard P. Honack, Lecturer for Executive Programs at the Kellog School of Management, Northwestern University. Richard is an award winning professor, international speaker and consultant on the topics of cultural trends and realities, marketing, strategic leadership and services marketing and management. Thursday’s luncheon speaker will be Dr. Larry R. Thompson, President of the Ringling College of Art and Design. Prior to joining Ringling College, Larry was President and CEO of the Flint Culture Center in Michigan and founding Director and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. A passionate educator, Larry is on a mis- sion to transform arts and design higher education. Larry’s presentation is titled, “Creativity: The Oil of the Future Economy”. Dr. Barbara Hodges, Executive Director of FCIS will deliver a keynote address focusing on the state of our schools in the context of the broader landscape of independent education across the nation. Breakout and special interest sessions for heads, trustees, administrators, business managers, admission officers, development directors, technology direc- tors, college counselors and guidance counselors will offer targeted programs for a wide range of leadership issues and challenges across the independent school landscape. Friday’s “Faculty Day” will feature presentations focused on the theme of great teaching and innovation in FCIS schools. The keynote address will be delivered by Eric Mazur, award winning physicist and educator from Harvard Uni- versity. Dr. Mazur developed Peer Instruction, a method for teaching large lecture classes interactively. In 2006, he helped produce the award-winning DVD Interactive Teaching. In 2011 he founded Learning Catalytics, a company that uses data analytics to improve learning in the classroom. Our luncheon speaker will be learning disabilities’ consultant and lecturer Rick Lavoie. Rick is best known for his vide- os “How Difficult Can This be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop” and “Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Impli- cations of Learning Disabilities”. Rick’s presentation will focus on research from his latest book, The Motivation Break- through:6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child. Please take a few minutes to peruse this year’s program offerings. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando for what will be a stimulating and provocative conference. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Florida Council of Inde- pendent Schools and best wishes for a smooth and productive start to the school year. David V. Mahler Kevin Plummer Co-Chair Co-Chair Head of School Head of School The Out-of-Door Academy Tampa Preparatory School The Florida Council of Independent The Florida Council of Independent Schools was founded in Jacksonville in December 1954. From the small handful of schools and correspondingly low student population that comprised the original group, the Council has grown to become one of the largest independent school organizations in the United States. FCIS begins the 2013-2014 school year with 157 member schools. Member schools are located throughout the state, extending from Pensacola in the north- western panhandle to Key Largo in the southeast. While most schools are coeducational and day, there are schools with boarding programs and others which admit only girls or only boys. Some enroll only elementary school children or only secondary school children, while others offer combinations of levels. Many of the schools are strictly college preparatory, but other member schools serve students with learning difficulties. Schools range in size from fewer than 50 students to over 2,500 students. Indeed, one of the Council’s strengths is the variety of schools making up its membership. In this way, not only does the Council provide an alternative to public school, but also within its membership, it provides still further alternatives to parents who are looking for exactly the right type of school for their children. All FCIS schools have racially nondiscriminatory admission policies. The Florida Council of Independent Schools is a member of the National Association of Inde- pendent Schools (NAIS) and an affiliate of the Council for American Private Education (CAPE). FCIS is a founding member of the Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (FAANS). FCIS Mission: The Florida Council of Independent Schools promotes the highest standards for PK-12 education through its accreditation process, professional development program- ming, and advocacy efforts. The Florida Council of Independent Schools 1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 612 Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: 813.287.2820 Fax: 813.286.3025 Dr. Barbara Hodges, Executive Director www.fcis.org FCIS Board of Directors President Immediate Past President Vice President David Mahler Craig Maughan Tony Paulus The Out-of-Door Academy Trinity Preparatory School Canterbury School 444 Reid Street 5700 Trinity Prep Lane 8141 College Parkway Sarasota, FL 34242 Winter Park, FL 32792 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Ph. 941-349-3223 Ph. 407-671-4140 Ph: 239-481-4323 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Treasurer Dr. Mike Sligh Kevin Plummer Lakeland Christian School Tampa Preparatory School 1111 Forest Park Street 727 W Cass Street Lakeland, FL 33803 Tampa, FL 33606 Ph. 863-688-2771 Ph. 813-251-8481 [email protected] [email protected] Directors Palmer Bell Nammie Ichilov Cindy Moon Riverside Presbyterian Day School Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy Park Maitland School 830 Oak Street 3261 North Military Trail 1450 South Orlando Ave Jacksonville, FL 32204 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Maitland, FL 32751 Ph. 904-353-5511 Ph. 561-686-6520 Ph. 407-647-3038 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ Dr. Dana Markham Robert Stephens Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Pine Crest School The Heritage School 3747 Main Highway 1501 NE 62nd Street 13300 SW 120 Street Miami, FL 33133 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3334 Miami, FL 33186 Ph. 305-446-5673 Ph: 954-492-4100 Ph: 305-232-2222 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cathy Hardage Martha Milton Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Grace Episcopal Day School Corbett Preparatory School of IDS 4114 Oxford Ave 156 Kingsley Avenue 12015 Orange Grove Drive Jacksonville, FL 32210 Orange Park, FL 32073 Tampa, FL 33618 Ph: 904-388-2632 Ph: 904-269-3718 Ph. 813-961-3087 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Conference Steering Committee Conference Co-Chairs David Mahler Kevin Plummer Head of School Head of School The Out-of-Door Academy Tampa Preparatory School Thursday Program Committee Leadership (Heads, Trustees, Administrators) Joe Fenlon, Tampa Preparatory School Adrianne Greenlees, Shorecrest Preparatory School Hugh Jebson, Berkeley Preparatory School Chrissy Jisha, Tampa Preparatory School Dr. Jan Pullen, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Gordon Rode, St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School Joe Seivold , Berkeley Preparatory School Admission Dennis Facciolo, Tampa Preparatory School Dr. Jean Spencer-Carnes, Shorecrest Preparatory School Business Nancy Greene, The Bolles School Suzan Pruiett, St. Mary’s Episcopal School Grace Smith, Canterbury School of Florida Development/Advancement Susan DePatie, Tampa Preparatory School Alison Lescarbeau, Admiral Farragut Academy Nick Rodriguez, Carrollwood Day School College Counselors Donnamarie Hehn, Canterbury School of Florida Guidance Counselors Michele Cole, Tampa Preparatory School Technology Directors Joanne Barrett, The Out-of-Door Academy Todd Broyles, Carrollwood Day School Friday Program Committee Dr. Jennifer Amico, Seacrest Country Day School Helen Ruisi, Seacrest Country Day School Kathleen Francis, Community School of Naples Ginger Sauter, The Village School of Naples Kim Downing, The Village School of Naples Conference Steering Committee, continued Episcopal Schools Breakfast Scottie Smith, Canterbury School of Florida Jan Pullen, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Photographer Susan O’Malley, Royal Palm Academy Door Prizes Ashley Davis, LCC Day School Joyce Witt, Royal Palm Academy Kathy Perez, Carrollwood Day School Convention Logo Shannon Drosky, The Out-of-Door Academy Convention Ads & Virtual Art Show Dewey Wong Jr., Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Golf Tony Pemble, Admiral Farragut Academy