Background
Education
Sharon holds a B.A. in English from Wellesley College and an M.A. in English from Stanford University.
Research and Insights
Changing parents means new expectations for independent schools
EAB’s new approach for independent school parents includes rethinking which parents they invest the most time with and how they serve them. In doing so, schools can develop lasting partnerships with their parent communities that can yield dividends in their enrollment and advancement efforts.
Whether Helicopter, Snowplow, or Drone, Intensive Parenting Is Here to Stay
For heads of independent schools, intensive parenting has resulted in changing parent expectations and greater demands, which often require more resources from the school to satisfy.
Ensuring Independent School Financial Sustainability
With growing concerns about economic and demographic changes, price of tuition, and questions of the value of independent school education, financial sustainability is an issue for independent schools. Discover how independent schools can overcome demographic, enrollment, and affordability concerns to become more fiscally stable and sustainable.