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.
Advancement by Design Model
How to Build Relationships In Private School Communities
How to Manage and Grow the Private School Prospect Pipeline
How to Write for Your Private School's Audience
How to Build Positive Word of Mouth at Your Private School
The Enrollment Pandemic and Prescriptions for Healing
SEO Basics for Private Schools
The Role of a Private School Chief Experience Officer
Head of School as Marketer-in-Chief
How to Brand Your Private School's Social Media
Private School Innovation: The Mastery School of Hawken (Part 2)
Private School Innovation: The Mastery School of Hawken (Part 1)
Why Retention is More Important Than Admissions
Private School Websites: Advice from the Pros
48 Years As A Private School Visionary and Champion (Part 2)
48 Years As A Private School Visionary and Champion (Part 1)
How to Lay the Foundation for Private School Marketing Success
Lessons Learned: Establishing A Private School for Students with Special Needs
A New Path to Branding for Small Schools
Enrollment Management and Marketing: Inextricably Linked (Part 2)
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