Lance Conrad, Ed.D.

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The Power of “And” in a School's Approach

Posted by Lance Conrad, Ed.D. on 1/9/23 2:15 PM

As lead learner at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, I am forever absorbing and reflecting on the various teaching and learning practices around our community.  Teaching and learning not simply in the classroom environs, but also in our Co-Curricular programming, Student and Residential Life programs, and even in our school operation spaces.  Simply asked, how can we better engage and seek greater learning and meaning from the moments we nurture throughout the day and each week?  What reflective practices are we committed to as individual learners, as well as a school community?

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Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Student Skill Building, Leadership

The Incredible Importance of Engagement in Schools

Posted by Lance Conrad, Ed.D. on 9/29/22 7:54 AM

As we embark on the new 2022-23 school year, I reflect upon the challenges facing school leaders and schools over the past two years while, at the same time, identifying the opportunities moving forward. We experienced a tumultuous two-year stretch weathering a global health pandemic, as well as other historic socio-political events and economic headwinds in America. Working through this unprecedented set of challenges, we look forward to moving beyond, identifying new opportunities, and leveraging many of the strengths making CH-CH such a special community.

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Topics: Student Wellness, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Student Skill Building, Leadership, Beyond the Classroom

Speak Up, Stand Up.

Posted by Lance Conrad, Ed.D. on 6/1/20 3:53 PM
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Topics: Beyond the Classroom

Spring Break with Dr. Conrad - 8,000 Miles from CH-CH

Posted by Lance Conrad, Ed.D. on 3/11/19 10:14 AM

As I fly over the Arctic Circle en route to mainland China to visit our Chinese families and students, I think about how we at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall have re-imagined our approaches to connecting with our current and prospective Chinese families.

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Topics: Boarding School, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Caring Community, Embracing Diversity, International Program

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