Episode 3: Beyond Statements: Leading with Authentic Dialogue, with Head of School Kalyan Balaven

When news of the October 7 massacre broke, some in the Dunn School community called for a statement from Head of School Kalyan Balaven. Upon reflection, Balaven determined the boarding-day school should go beyond a statement, and do what it did best, develop education around the conflict and create space for dialogue. By devoting resources proactively to community conversation, the school avoided spending reactively on crisis and reputational management. Most importantly, students, faculty and staff had the tools to engage with each other over the course of a difficult year. 

This episode expands on the Net Assets magazine article, “The Cost of Protest,” which was published in the July/August 2024 issue.

The Net Assets podcast is a partnership between NBOA and Teibel Education Consulting, with hosts NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields and Teibel Education President Howard Teibel. This show is made possible thanks to the generous support of Community Brands.