Join us on November 5 at Avon Old Farms School for an in-person Hiring Summit designed for HR professionals and other senior leadership involved in hiring at independent schools. The day includes:

• Morning coffee and refreshments, followed by lunch later in the day.
• Opportunities to connect with vendors specific to your field.
• Extended learning sessions and hands-on workshops.

Please bring a device to the Summit for the two hands-on workshops. 

SCHEDULE

Program concludes by 2:00 PM.

$125 per person

SPEAKERS

David Branson
Managing Director, Talent Acquisition | KIPP NJ  / KIPP Miami
David Branson is an Oregon-born, Michigan-raised, former New Yorker, who currently lives in North Carolina with his family. He’s a proud Michigan Wolverine and is starting his 19th year working in public education. He began his career as a high school English teacher in East New York, Brooklyn, as a Teach For America corps member. He went on to work at a KIPP Rise Academy in Newark, NJ as a classroom teacher, grade team leader, and assistant principal before becoming the principal. After six years as a middle school principal, he became the founding principal of Newark Lab High School. From there, he served as a Director of Operations for four schools and then stepped into his current position as the Managing Director of Talent Acquisition. His team is currently responsible for hiring ~500 positions annually for schools and office staff in New Jersey and Florida. His team also supports dozens of teachers in achieving state certification each year. As a leader, his school staff and leadership teams have been known for strong, values-driven cultures and unwavering commitment to kids and their communities. That said, some of his most essential work and life experience comes from considering millions of “why” questions posed by his three sons. He’s excited to share, collaborate with, support, and learn from this group of leaders.

Lindsay Glogower
Senior HR Consultant & Recruitment Practice Lead | People Function
Lindsay is a dynamic and purpose-driven People Operations and Talent Acquisition professional with a proven track record of building innovative, scalable HR solutions that enhance the employee experience. With expertise spanning recruitment, organizational development, DEIB strategy, and leadership coaching, Lindsay has successfully driven transformational HR initiatives across industries, from high-growth tech startups to education.

Currently serving as a Senior HR & Talent Consultant and Executive Recruiter at People Function, Lindsay mentors recruitment teams and optimizes hiring processes. Prior to this, she was the Head of People Operations at The Pingry School, where she spearheaded strategic HR initiatives, implemented inclusive hiring practices, and championed a data-driven approach to employee engagement and organizational growth. Lindsay’s experience also includes key leadership roles at SoulCycle, Splice, and Spotify, where she led talent acquisition efforts, built people-first HR infrastructures, and designed systems that supported long-term business scalability.

A graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in Political Science, Lindsay is passionate about fostering equitable, engaging, and high-performing workplace cultures. She has also contributed to DEIB task forces and employee experience initiatives, reinforcing her commitment to inclusive leadership and workplace innovation.

Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the event can contact Christina Dixcy at [email protected] for more information.

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