Tag Archives: independent schools

Boston Globe on Parenting

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The proliferation of articles and blog posts on parenting and fears of parents lead me to the obvious and inevitable conclusion that we, as parents, are too consumed with our children as our bumper stickers. Life is messy, and our … Continue reading →

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Don’t dismiss the humanities… Op Ed by Nicholas Kristoff

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

For those of us who have chosen a career in education, this piece harkens back to what we are most likely to think of as our bread and butter; yes the world and our workplace is a more hospitable host … Continue reading →

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Klingenstein Heads Program, February 7, 2013: Research

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Watching the sun rise over Manhattan, I am reminded of being back in graduate school, under deadline, finishing off a paper. This gorgeous sunrise almost went undetected as I sit at my desk, in my room, toiling away at … Continue reading →

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Dateline NYSAIS Think Tank 2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I am at the NYSAIS Think Tank 2012 with various NY Independent School folks. We are now sitting in the Carey Conference Center in Rensselaerville, NY (just outside Albany) listening to Michael Brosnan, editor of Independent School Magazine. We are … Continue reading →

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