InspirED School Marketers SPARKCAST
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Chris Pryor is president and founder of The Gowan Group.
As a lifelong educator, strategist, and thought leader, Chris is in his third decade of independent school leadership. He has held leadership positions at independent schools such as Harbor Country Day, The Independence School, Hackley, Rye Country Day, and Tuxedo Park School and was actively involved with NYSAIS.
Chris is a well-known speaker on topics such as social media, marketing, admissions training, crisis management, professional development, and board training.
With The Gowan Group, Chris realizes his vision for an educational consulting organization that serves the needs of independent schools on every front–from Admission and Enrollment Management to Advancement and Fundraising, and from Strategic Planning to Leadership Development. Gowan Placement’s exceptional team advises and guides families through a comprehensive and personalized approach to school placement. To accomplish this, Chris assembled a stellar group of nationally renowned consultants who have the passion, experience, expertise, and resources to help independent schools turn every challenge into a growth opportunity.
Chris Pryor is the Founder and Principal of LeadTeam Partners. Following a 20+ year career in independent schools, Chris developed his school partner search practice to support school administrators by finding the right consultant, coach, facilitator, speaker, or vendor for their needs.
Prior to LeadTeam Partners, Chris served as Assistant Head of School for Advancement and External Affairs for Congressional School (VA) and as a Director of Business Development for Independent School Management (ISM).
Informed by how private schools and consulting firms operate, Chris seeks to manage the search process for busy school leaders so that they can focus on the day-to-day operations of their school.
WHY.os: Increased Communication, Connection, and Unification
Marketing Lessons from the Niche Parent Survey
The Neuroscience of Storytelling for Private Schools
Searching for a New Head of School? Hit "Strategic Pause" First
Private School Surveys Beyond the Net Promoter Score
How to Find and Support Private School Leaders
The Power of Personas In Reaching Marketing Goals
Education in the Face of Barbarity and How You Can Help
How to Advocate for Yourself as a Director of MarCom at a Private School
Strengthening MarCom in Small Private Schools
Students as Communications Apprentices
Breaking The Brand Free of Silos
How To Be A Leader In An Independent School
How to Start Using Social Media at Your Private School
Finance and Marketing: Overlooked Alliance for Success
Why Your Private School Needs a Strong Brand
Data-Driven Private School Advertising That Drives Outcomes
Private School Long-Term Sustainability and Success
How The Sense Of Community At Private Schools Helped Them Triumph During The Pandemic
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