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TAIS Mentors

TAIS Mentors is a year-long experience designed to connect experienced independent school leaders with colleagues across our network who are seeking expanded perspective, guidance, and support. Built on the power of shared experience, this newly expanded network mentorship model creates space for connection and reflection, growth and insight, and stronger practice at every level. Harness the power of presence, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Program Highlights

Intentional Pairings – Matched based on goals, interests, needs, and experiences.

Network & Perspective Growth – Expand your network and your point of view through shared regional context and complementary experiences.

Ongoing One-to-One Support – Focused on personal goals, adaptive challenges, and aspirations.

Real-Time, Real-World Application – Feedback and reflection grounded in actual work.

Scaffolded Goal Setting – Purposeful conversations and progress check-ins around your goals.

Structured Connection – Clear timeline with monthly touch points and guided conversation prompts.

Flexible Format – Connect in person or virtually, and go as deep as you choose.

Shared Celebration – Gather at the Annual Conference Leadership Reception.

Accessible Cost – $100/person

FAQ
To grow through connection and build capacity.

TAIS Mentors pairs you with a trusted peer who understands your context and has volunteered to invest in your success. Through intentional matching, purposeful conversations, and real-world application, you’ll gain support that turns professional goals into progress.

Mentees gain:

  • A trusted one-to-one partnership tailored to your goals, interests, and needs
  • Expanded networks and perspectives, rooted in our region’s shared context and complementary experiences
  • Actionable feedback and reflection that translate directly into your daily work 
TAIS Mentors is ideal for leaders, faculty, or staff who are:
  • Seeking perspective and experiences beyond their own school;
  • Navigating an adaptive challenge or seeking to build capacity;
  • Or wanting to expand their perspective on effective independent school practice—whether through micro exploration, targeted focus, or highly specific inquiry.

Participation in TAIS Mentors is complimentary for current New and Emerging Leaders Institute cohort members.

The program launches in mid-September. Registration for the following year opens in March. After registering, you will:

  • Receive access to browse Mentor Profiles and share your preferences
  • Receive your finalized mentor match in early September
  • Join the Mentee Launch Zoom in mid-September
  • Reach out to your mentor to initiate your first connection