Dr. Stacey Sotirhos, Lower School Principal, and Dr. Jessica Flaxman, Dean of Faculty & Employees and Director of The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning, attended the Assistant Heads, Division Heads, and After School Directors NYSAIS Conference in mid-November. 

Dr. Sotirhos served on the planning committee for the conference, whose theme was “Thriving through Change: Fostering Resilience and Agility in a New Era for Independent School Communities.” Both Dr. Sotirhos and Dr. Flaxman contributed their insights to the school leaders’ ongoing conversations surrounding how schools can support students’ health and wellness both in the classroom and at home. 

Rye Country Day School is a member of NYSAIS, or the New York State Association of Independent Schools. NYSAIS organizes conferences, workshops, and institutes to create a culture of professional growth that acts as the foundation for teaching, learning, and collaboration in and between member schools.