Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation

Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation

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The financial reality of school can deeply inform its mission. Learn practical lessons from a school intentionally designed for equitable tuition access, where two-thirds of students receive financial assistance. Learn options for fiscal agility that leverage diverse non-tuition revenue streams and partnerships. Uncover strategies for managing unique fiscal challenges, even during instability and with a limited financial cushion. Discover how a small school's inherent need for innovation can spark powerful, scalable solutions for schools of all sizes to be nimble when resources are limited.

Learning Objectives: Participants will learn practical strategies for managing tuition assistance, budget, and admissions  that result in improved independent school access for diverse families.

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Members: Free
Nonmembers: $125.00

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Credit Information

CPE Credit

Field of Study: Finance
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Recommended CPE Credits: 1.2

HRCI Credit

Recommended HRCI Credits: 1.0
HRCI Category: HR (Business)

SHRM Credit

SHRM PDC Credit: 1.0
SHRM BoCK: Business Acumen

Presenters

Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Director of Finance & Operations

St. Elizabeth's School

Kim Johnson is a finance and operations professional with extensive experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Since 2016, she has served as director of finance & operations at St. Elizabeth’s School, an intentionally inclusive K–8 school in Denver, where she leads strategic financial planning, human resources and operational management in support of the school’s mission. Her leadership has driven major initiatives—from tuition scale restructuring to the school’s relocation in 2021— and she is a trusted resource for the board, faculty and families. Johnson’s professional background includes more than a decade as a commercial property manager in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California. She also serves as chair of the Jefferson County Public Library board of trustees.
Adriana Murphy

Adriana Murphy

Head of School

St. Elizabeth’s School

Adriana Murphy is the head of school at St. Elizabeth’s School, a K–8 day school that specializes in academic excellence and intentional inclusivity in Denver, Colorado. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Murphy brings strategic vision and a deep understanding of how to build and sustain nimble school cultures. A respected voice in independent education, Murphy serves as a trustee for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a faculty member for the NAIS Aspiring Heads Institute, and a thought-leader on topics such as hiring, compensation and organizational change.
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