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2025 Human Resources Intensive

Sunday, June 22, 2025 to Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Back by popular demand! This program provides collaboration opportunities and valuable sessions specifically designed for HR professionals in independent schools.

Human resources should be designed to help achieve the goals and business objectives of an organization, and a school is no exception. The independent school HR professional does this through excellent communications and use of efficient processes, while supporting a sustainable information security and privacy strategy. Understanding the fundamentals of human resources in an independent school will be the focus of this year’s Intensive. This will add value, assist in making your school more competitive, and allow you to become a strategic partner.

Build your own skills and that of your team while you collaborate and share with your peers, leaving with valuable takeaways to assist you in the daily tasks that are critical to the success of your school.

 

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Human Resources Directors and Managers
  • Business Officers and other roles with HR responsibilities
  • Those in an HR role who are new to independent schools

"These conferences are by far the best that I have ever attended. The small size and the relevant topics make the time away from the office well worth the time."

"I love that it is HR that is specific to what we do. It's hard to find info directly related to independent schools!"

"It was specific and had takeaways that can be implemented right away."


HRCI Credit

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.


CPE CREDIT

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MISBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.


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Event Policies

Click here to read the Event Registration and Cancellation Policies. 

Credits Price
Additional Attendee(s)
Only select this option if someone from your school has already paid full price. Any additional staff member from the same school is $225. Not sure if someone from your school has already registered? Please check with Akshay Anikhindi at akshayanikhindi@misbo.com or 404.921.3814 if you have any questions. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$225.00
Late - Members
Log in to get member pricing! Full price for the first individual and $225 for any additional staff members from the same school. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$425.00
Credits Price
Additional Attendee(s)
Only select this option if someone from your school has already paid full price. Any additional staff member from the same school is $250. Not sure if someone from your school has already registered? Please check with Akshay Anikhindi at akshayanikhindi@misbo.com or 404.921.3814 if you have any questions. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$250.00
Late - Non-Members
Full price for the first individual and $250 for any additional staff members from the same school. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$495.00

Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel

2081 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337

Book your room here

Discounted Rate:  $200 per night

Cutoff date: May 30, 2025

Check in:  3:00 pm

Check out:  11:00 am

Cancellation policy:  72 hours prior to arrival

Rooms reserved within the hotel block include:

    • Complimentary guest room internet for Marriott BonVoy members
    • Group room rate available 2 day before and after the conference, based on availability 
    • Discounted self-parking - $32
    • Free airport transportation via 24-Hour ATL SkyTrain

Room Amenities:

      • Standard King bed
      • Complimentary wireless internet access

Hotel Amenities:

      • Hotel dining: on-site restaurant Southern fare restaurant
      • 24-Hour Fitness center

Explore ATLANTA airport district

Staying for a few extra days? That's great! The Atlanta airport district is a fun area with tons of attractions, no matter what you're interested in. Check out ATL Airport District for a directory of restaurants, attractions, and more near the Atlanta Airport district! 

Agenda

June 22
4:00 PM Registration
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Dinner & Opening Session Elevating Culture from the Business Office
June 23
8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session Beyond the Budget: 5 Ways to Lead, Influence, and Transform Your School
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break with Sponsors
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout session Coach or Hire? A Strategic Approach to Talent Development and Acquisition 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Breakout session From Day One to Day Done: Benefits Administration Across the Employee Lifecycle
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Break with Sponsors
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Breakout session Key Elements of a Successful HR Strategy
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Break with Sponsors
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Breakout Session HR & CFO Legal Face-Off: The Ultimate Compliance Challenge
6:00 PM Informal Happy Hour
June 24
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:45 PM Breakout session  Managing Payroll and Tax Compliance
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Break & Networking Join your colleagues for our networking hour! Select your area of interest and join the group for networking, sharing your knowledge, and asking those questions that keep you up at night!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout session Managing Employee Relations and Conflict
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout session Policy Power-Up: Building Handbooks that Work for Your School
Akshay H. Anikhindi
Akshay H. Anikhindi Technology Manager MISBO
Ulanda Bain
Ulanda Bain HR Director Lyford Cay International School
Scott Barron
Scott Barron Chief Reinvention Officer School Growth
Kaitlin Becker
Kaitlin Becker Assurance Manager Smith + Howard
Melissa Berry
Melissa Berry Business Manager Lausanne Collegiate School- Lynx Store
Fabiola Cabrera
Fabiola Cabrera HR Coordinator The Pine School
Brian Clark
Brian Clark Senior Vice President, OneDigital OneDigital
Alecia Cravey
Alecia Cravey Director of Human Resources Brookstone School
Lacey Dapore
Lacey Dapore HR Assistant Carrollwood Day School
Judy Donahue
Judy Donahue HR Director The Webb School
Jennifer Ellis
Jennifer Ellis HR Generalist McCallie School
Erika Farr
Erika Farr Associate Head of School for Operations Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Jessica Gomez
Jessica Gomez HRC Client Executive OneDigital HR Consulting
Aaron Griffin
Aaron Griffin Principal of Digital Learning and Technology The Epstein School
Christa Hansen
Christa Hansen Director of Human Resources Westminster
Andrew Hedrich
Andrew Hedrich Senior Manager Smith + Howard
Rhonda Hickson
Rhonda Hickson Benefits & Compensation Westminster
Ryan Hudak
Ryan Hudak Chief Financial Officer The Schenck School
Monica Javia
Monica Javia Head of Human Resources The Lovett School
MaSheena L. Johnkins
MaSheena L. Johnkins Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Woodward Academy
Dana Kardon
Dana Kardon Manager of Human Resources The Epstein School
Damian Kavanagh
Damian Kavanagh President & CEO MISBO
Chris Kelley
Chris Kelley Human Resources Westminster
Susan Kimmel
Susan Kimmel Director of the Purchasing Consortium MISBO
Jungrok King
Jungrok King Director of Operations The Stonehaven School
Sabre Linahan
Sabre Linahan Nonprofit Tax Practice Smith + Howard
Ryan Long
Ryan Long Smith + Howard
Beth Lucas
Beth Lucas Director of Human Resources Charlotte Latin School
Karina Mercedes
Karina Mercedes Human Resources Carrollwood Day School
Hans Nielsen
Hans Nielsen Smith + Howard
Anita Pittman
Anita Pittman Director of Human Resources Carrollwood Day School
Mackenzie Rackley
Mackenzie Rackley Assistant Director of Employee Life Cycle Ravenscroft School
Michelle Renn
Michelle Renn HR Director Springer School & Center
Dianne Sagaas
Dianne Sagaas Director of Professional Development MISBO
Chrissy Seals
Chrissy Seals Lower School Campus Security Director UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Maureen Stoll
Maureen Stoll Staff Accountant Churchill Center & School
Elaine Tyler
Elaine Tyler Human Resources Specialist/Payroll Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Rebecca Wedel
Rebecca Wedel Director of Human Resources The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
3 Other Registered Attendees
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For More Information:

Dianne Sagaas
Dianne Sagaas
Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)921-3812
📘 Here’s your Digital Program Book!
Everything you need to navigate the Human Resources Intensive event is right here—agendas, speaker information, an attendee directory, and more. Would you like to save it to your phone? Super easy. Follow these steps:
  • 📱 iPhone: Open the link in Safari → Tap the Share icon → Select “Add to Home Screen”.
  • 🤖 Android: Open the link in Chrome → Tap the 3-dot menu (top right) → Tap “Add to Home screen”.
Now it’s always just one tap away—like a VIP pass in your pocket.