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Unsung Hero: Christy Horn, Milwaukee Jewish Day School

Horn’s proactive project management skills have helped Milwaukee Jewish Day School increase enrollment, grow the endowment and innovate the financial aid program.
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Unsung Hero: Julia Gabriele, St. Luke’s School

Gabriele has modernized everything from campus facilities and risk management to human resources and benefits – all while making time for the students she used to teach.
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Unsung Hero: Cynthia Fanikos, St. John’s Prep

Fanikos helped restore the school’s financial health while advancing diversity, social justice and equity at St. John’s Prep.
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Unsung Hero: Michael Dyson, Gladwyne Montessori School

After stepping into his father's role at Gladwyne Montessori School, Dyson has helped strengthen community connections and establish a standard for business excellence.
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Advancing Financial Leadership

Now more than ever, the business officer is called to contribute an incisive voice and financial strategy to their school’s leadership team.
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Unsung Hero: Jason Devin, Ben Bronz Academy

Devin transitioned the school from a for-profit entity to a nonprofit organization while procuring a new campus for the school to grow.
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Unsung Hero: Michael Chamberlain, The Seven Hills School

A mentor to all, Chamberlain has helped The Seven Hills School navigate operational challenges with confidence.
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Unsung Hero: Charles Breslin, Dana Hall School

Breslin reduced the school’s debt and strengthened its endowment while managing multiple successful construction projects at Dana Hall School.
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Announcing the 2020 NBOA Will J. Hancock Unsung Heroes

The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to independent school business officers who have made an extraordinary contribution to their schools, as nominated by their colleagues. Congratulations to the 2020 recipient
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Practical Guidance During Unprecedented Times

An updated and enhanced member resource is available today.
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NBOA 2019: A Year in Review

The 2019 fiscal year was one for the books for NBOA. Here's a look back at NBOA's priorities, accomplishments and operational excellence over the past year.
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Top of Mind in 2019

Member connections, clarity around compliance, and a new financial calculator are just a few highlights from the past year.
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Best of 2019: From Hiring to Financial Health

As you curl up by the fire this holiday break, these highlights from the past year can help you pass the time. We'll be back in January with fresh content on the work of change leadership, hiring millennials, a preview o
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Growing To Serve You Better

New NBOA staff members are ready to serve.
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After School: Going the Distance

A passion for running expanded into other outdoor pursuits, all of which require endurance that comes in handy on and off the job.
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Unsung Hero: Sharon Wolford, The Bryn Mawr School

Celebrating 25 years in the business office, Wolford excels at financial planning and rethinking financial aid and tuition strategies.
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Unsung Hero: Saundra Sparks, Echo Horizon School

Sparks aligned admissions practices with the school’s vision of inclusivity while managing multiple successful leadership transitions at Echo Horizon School.
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Unsung Hero: Lynda Sailor, Aspen Academy

Sailor established a firm financial foundation for Aspen Academy while overseeing campus renovation and launching a preventative maintenance plan.
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Unsung Hero: Paul Mayhew, River Oaks Baptist School

Mayhew’s strategic vision led River Oaks Baptist School through a capital campaign that strengthened endowment and allowed the school to expand.
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Unsung Hero: Patrick Kessel, Interlochen Center for the Arts

A champion for positive growth, Kessel managed sweeping campus renovations and construction projects that helped his school realize its vision.
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