William R. Mott

Author - Healthy Boards, Successful Schools: The Impact of Governance and Leadership on Independent and Faith Based Schools; Head of School; Governance Counsel.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Had the special opportunity to facilitate a board retreat for @CharlottePrep The chair, head of school, and everyone on the board caught the importance of fostering a shared vision built on a foundation of unity, trust, and support. My thanks for the warm hospitality!

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Exciting to work with @MasterschoolCT Such devotion to service, dedication to learning, and drive to be the best version of themselves. Thanks to Dr. Deborah DeBisschop, head of school, and the Board who give their time to ensure the brightest possible future for this school.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Exciting to collaborate with the forward-thinking school board of Kirk Day School in St. Louis. Had a great retreat discussing the 'one board, one voice' charge from my book. Strong communication leads to a bright future. Congrats on all the hard work and good things to come!

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Had the honor of leading a workshop at the Society for Classical Learning annual conference. We discussed roles, how to strengthen through unity and a shared vision, and board best practices. Thanks to all attendees and to The Budd Group for providing copies of my book.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

I am very pleased to announce the new softcover edition of my book, Healthy Boards – Successful Schools. The lower price point makes it easier to buy multiple copies for you and your school board. Get them at https://t.co/Mci0GFi8fo or on Amazon.

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Recently conducted a retreat with the @NSACADEMY board on how they can best serve the school transitioning to a new head of school. This is an exciting and uncertain time but they are committed to making it work! https://t.co/lmD4fUH5nA

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Got to lead a retreat with the board of directors at the Fideles Christian School in Cumming, GA. We focused on roles and responsibilities, a bylaws review, and a strategic plan that will serve as a roadmap for the next several years. Grateful for these dedicated leaders.

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Great time at TAIS Conference. Enjoyed seeing former colleagues at @PCAMurfreesboro and conducting a workshop on governance challenges. Honored to be with Scott Wilson and O.J. Morgan, both receiving the Sawney Webb Award. Thanks, Sara Wilson and Kristina Kalb for a great event.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Such an honor to work with Ken Cheeseman, James I. Vance Berry, and the Board of Trustees of @thewebbschool. Had a great discussion on the roles and responsibilities needed to maintain a healthy board, and how to keep this historic school preparing students for college and life.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Lead a second board retreat for the Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was a great time of reflection and strategy. Thanks to former and now current interim head of school Jack Delman and the board for a meaningful and informative three-day retreat.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

It was an honor to facilitate a retreat with interim head Dr. Allen Smithers and the board at Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, MS. We had a great discussion of best practices and the steps needed as they search for their next head of school. #boardgovernance

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

I spent a wonderful day with the board and head of school at St. James School in Montgomery, AL. It’s always an honor to be with a group that works to be a best practices board of trustees and fully embraces board education. Glad to be with them again.

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It was a privilege to facilitate a retreat at @usjbruins Head of school, Don Roe and the board of trustees truly embody what it takes to be a successful school with a healthy board. Thank you for letting me be a part of your opening retreat.

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What a privilege to facilitate recent virtual board retreats for Norfolk Christian Schools and Zion Classical Academy. Both the board and heads of these schools have the desire to build and grow their great relationships to benefit the school. Honored to work with these schools!

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Amazing retreat with the Jackson Christian School Board of Trustees. Enjoyed working with JCS president, Dr. Mark Benton, board chair, Dr. Brian Pearson, and a very engaged board on the current challenges best practices needed to lead their school into greater days ahead.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

Recently I had the opportunity to conduct a board retreat for the amazing @CMSSharks in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Thank you to Lily Ros and Anabella de Castro for the opportunity. It was an honor to work with a talented group of leaders. #boardgovernance #privateschools

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

It was a pleasure to lead a recent governance workshop for Caldwell Academy in Greensboro, NC. It was a great day for learning about best practices and understanding roles and responsibilities. Caldwell is blessed to have this group of people leading the school.
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Amazing week at the Society for Classical Learning and the Georgia Independent School Association's (GISA) annual head's retreat. It was a privilege to take part in the incredibly important work they’re doing on behalf of classical and independent schools.

[William R. Mott @WilliamRMottPhD]

What a pleasure to lead a great discussion at the Society for Classical Learning's Winter Symposium. Many thanks to Eric Cook, Executive Director of SCL and Head of School at Covenant Classical School in Forth Worth, TX, for his leadership of this organization. #boardgovernance

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Thanks to my friend Jeff Jowdy for posting this podcast.

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New episodes of #TheBeacon are out this week! Listen to this episode with author and professor @WilliamRMottPhD and learn about the benefits of advisory boards, how independent schools can use them and how to build a strong board culture.

Listen: https://t.co/Mx2IDN2n56