HHyattyatt RRegencyegency BBonaventureonaventure NNovemberovember 117-18,7-18, 22011011 WWeston,eston, FFLL Dear FCIS Member Schools: Welcome to South Florida! We are confi dent that this year’s FCIS Conference will provide a wonderful professional-growth experience for faculty, administrators and trustees alike. In keeping with this year’s theme, Independent Education: Think- ing Ahead Now, your conference Steering Committee has put together a program that features some of the leading cutting-edge thinkers in the world of education today. The Thursday program features Ian Jukes – educator, author and one of the lead- ing experts on the integration of technology in education – as a keynote speak- Serving South Florida Since 1956 er and workshop presenter. Jukes, who has been described as an “educational evangelist,” is one of the leading advocates for restructuring education so that it meets the future needs of students rather than society’s past. Christina Druin is Some of the things we print… also a featured speaker and presenter; Druin is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities regarding strategic planning and marketing in the world of in- Letterheads • Business Cards • Envelopes dependent schools. Brochures • Presentation Folders • Labels The Friday program features a new format as we think outside of the box. Friday Newsletters • NCR Forms • Price Lists begins with a round of workshops, followed by a brunch featuring Dr. Mark David Milliron of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Milliron is an award-winning Postcards • Invitations • Memo Pads author, speaker and consultant on learning strategies, future trends and the hu- man side of technology. Following the brunch will be two additional sessions, Posters • Booklets • Calendars • Catalogs packed with a wide array of offerings. Please take some time and look over this year’s program. The Steering Commit- Some of the services we offer… tee has worked very hard to provide us with a program that promises something for everyone. We hope all of the schools in the Florida Council will recognize the Offset & Digital Printing • Logo & Layout Design value in professional development of this year’s convention. The conference also Direct Mail Marketing • Pick-up & Delivery provides a great opportunity for teachers and administrators from across the state to interact with their colleagues from other FCIS schools. Trimming • Folding • Scoring • Numbering We’re looking forward to an exciting two days as we spend some time Thinking Collating • Saddle Stitching • Die-Cutting Ahead Now! Embossing & Foil Stamping John Davies Anne Marie Krejcarek Sean Murphy Miami Country Day School Saint Andrews School Palmer Trinity School Over 50 years delivering print satisfaction! 41 SE 4th Street • Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: (561) 395-8404 • Fax: (561) 393-8543 [email protected] • www.bocaprinting.com Welcome - Page 1 THE FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FCIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Florida Council of Independent Schools was founded in Jacksonville in Immediate, Past President Vice President December 1954. From the small handful of schools and correspondingly low Richard Gehman Dale Regan student population that comprised the original group, the Council has grown Oak Hall School Episcopal High School of to become one of the largest independent school organizations in the United 8009 S.W. 14th Ave. Jacksonville Gainesville, FL 32607 4455 Atlantic Blvd. States. FCIS begins the 2011-12 school year with 157 fully-accredited schools. 352-332-3609 President Jacksonville, FL 32207 [email protected] Craig Maughan 904-396-5751 Member schools are located throughout the state, extending from Pensa- Trinity Preparatory School [email protected] cola in the northwestern panhandle to Key Largo in the southeast. While 5700 Trinity Prep Lane most schools are coeducational and day, there are schools with boarding pro- Secretary Winter Park, FL 32792 Treasurer grams and others which admit only girls or only boys. Some enroll only el- David Mahler 407-671-4140 Dr. John E. Trainer, Jr. ementary school children or only secondary school children, while oth- The Out-of-Door Academy [email protected] The Bolles School 444 Reid St. 7400 San Jose Blvd. ers offer combinations of levels. Many of the schools are strictly college Sarasota, FL 34242 Jacksonville, FL 32217 preparatory, but other member schools serve students with learning diffi culties. 941-349-3223 904-733-9292 [email protected] [email protected] Schools range in size from fewer than 50 students to over 2,500 students. In- deed, one of the Council’s strengths is the variety of schools making up its DIRECTORS membership. In this way, not only does the Council provide an alternative Palmer Bell Jan Pullen to public school, but also within its membership, it provides still further alter- Riverside Presbyterian Dr. Angél Kytle Saint Stephen’s Episcopal natives to parents who are looking for exactly the right type of school for their Day School Saint Paul’s School School children. All FCIS schools have racially nondiscriminatory admission policies. 830 Oak St. 1600 St. Paul’s Drive 315 41st Street West Jacksonville, FL 32204 Clearwater, FL 33764 Bradenton, FL 34209 904-353-5511 727-536-2756 941-746-2121 The Florida Council of Independent Schools is a member of the Nation- [email protected] [email protected] al Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and an affi liate of the Coun- [email protected] cil for American Private Education (CAPE). FCIS is a founding mem- Dr. John Davies Miami Country Day School Sean Murphy ber of the Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (FAANS). Dr. Mike Sligh 601 N.E. 107th Street Palmer Trinity School Lakeland Christian School Miami, FL 33161 7900 S.W. 176 Street 1111 Forest Park Street FCIS Mission: The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) is a non- 305-759-2843 Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Lakeland, FL 33803 profi t professional association of elementary and secondary schools throughout daviesj@ Ph. 305-251-2230 863-688-2771 the state of Florida. Through its evaluation and accreditation program, the as- miamicountryday.org Email: smurphy@ [email protected] sociation strives to assure that each member school maintains high standards Tony Paulus Cathy Hardage and independence. In serving the students of Florida, FCIS promotes educa- Canterbury School St. Mark’s Episcopal Day tional, ethical and professional excellence on the part of owners, trustees, ad- 8141 College Parkway School Robert Stephens ministrators, faculty and staff in member schools. FCIS also represents the Fort Myers, FL 33919 4114 Oxford Ave The Heritage School 239-481-4323 concerns and viewpoints of independent education to the broader community. Jacksonville, FL 32210 13300 SW 120 Street tpaulus@ 904-388-2632 Miami, FL 33186 canterburyfortmyers.org chardage@ 305-232-2222 The Florida Council of Independent Schools stmarksdayschool.org [email protected] Kevin Plummer 1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 612 Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek Tampa Preparatory School 727 W Cass Street Tampa, FL 33607 Saint Andrew’s School Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman Tampa, FL 33606 3900 Jog Road Independent Day School 813-251-8481 Phone: 813.287.2820 Fax: 813.286.3025 Boca Raton, FL 33434 12015 Orange Grove Drive [email protected] E-mail: FCISoffi [email protected] 561-210-2000 Tampa, FL 33618 AnnMarie.Krejcarek@ 813-961-3087 Dr. Barbara Hodges, Executive Director saintandrews.net [email protected] Page 2 - History of FCIS Board of Directors - Page 3 CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE FRIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Co-Chairs Dr. Joan Lutton, The Cushman School Dr. John Davies, Miami Country Day School Cheryl Rogers, The Cushman School Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek, Saint Andrew’s School Arvi Balseiro, The Cushman School Jennifer Geimer, The Cushman School Sean Murphy, Palmer Trinity School Tracy Ross, The Cushman School Conference Program THURSDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE Advertisements: Missi White and Jennifer Lobo, Saint Thomas Episcopal School Logo: Paul Swisher, Pine Crest School Layout: Nick Crisafi , The Benjamin School Heads & Trustees Dr. John Davies, Miami Country Day School Videographer Ann Marie Krejcarek, Saint Andrew’s School Alexander Viera, Carrollton School Sean Murphy, Palmer Trinity School Nikki Koski, Parkway Christian School Signage: Robert Stephens, The Heritage School Paul Swisher, Pine Crest School Administrators Episcopal Schools’ Gathering Jerry Zank, The Gulliver Schools Silvia Larrauri, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Door Prizes Admission Offi cers Mary Joe Clark, Saint Mark’s Episcopal School Jasmine Lake, Miami Country Day School Bus Transportation Business Offi cers Dana Markham, Pine Crest School Brette Rothfi eld, Alexander Montessori School Nikki Koski, Parkway Christian School Volunteers College Counselors The Cushman School Danny Reynolds, Palmer Trinity School Parkway Christian School Development Directors Golf Peter Gallo, Saint Andrew’s School Jim Young, Retired Head Exhibitors Guidance Counselors Tam Nguyen, FCIS Dr. Mercedes Ricon, Killian Oaks Academy Conference Registration Technology Directors Carol Lee Curtis, FCIS Mari Lovo, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Keara Danger, FCIS Elias Basil, Saint Andrew’s School Tam Nguyen, FCIS Felix Jacomino, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Conference Coordinator Carol Lee Curtis Page 4 - FCIS Conference Steering Committee FCIS Conference Steering Committee - Page 5 HYATT REGENCY BONAVENTURE CONFERENCE CENTER & SPA 250 Racquet Club Road Weston, Florida 33326