Sounding board

You read that right. MISBO wants a few brave souls to lend us your thoughts — the good, the bad, and the gloriously opinionated.

Because here’s the thing: we think our members are pretty brilliant. You’re out there juggling budgets, benefits, buses, and about twelve thousand other things that keep your school running. You’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what makes you roll your eyes just a little. That’s the real gold.

What’s the Gig?

We’re forming a small group of members who will help us shape the future of MISBO — no title, no pressure, no prep work. You’ll:

  • Join one Zoom call per quarter (promise: one hour, max).

  • Answer no more than one quick email survey per month (we know, your inbox is already judging us).

That’s it. No committees. No minutes. No bylaws. No guilt.

The Commitment

It’s a one-year term, with an easy option to renew each year if you’re having fun (and we think you will).

What We Want

  • Your honesty. Your perspective. Your unfiltered “here’s what I really think.”
  • Cheerleaders, skeptics, pragmatists, and wild dreamers — all welcome.

We’re not looking for another “yes” group. We’re looking for the truth. (And a little laughter while we’re at it.)

How to Raise Your Hand

If you’re ready to share your thoughts, tell us below. We’ll build a group that represents the full spectrum of our members — the everyday heroes who make independent schools extraordinary.

So… are you in?

👉 [Join the MISBO Member Sounding Board]

MISBO Staff

  • Damian Kavanagh
    Damian Kavanagh
    Ed.D., CAE President & CEO MISBO (404)921-3811
    President
  • Michelle Shea
    Michelle Shea
    CPSP Vice President MISBO (404)921-0065
    Vice President
  • Susan Kimmel
    Susan Kimmel
    Director of the Purchasing Consortium MISBO (404)920-8844
    Director of the Purchasing Consortium
  • Dianne Sagaas
    Dianne Sagaas
    Director of Special Events MISBO (404)921-3812
    Director of Special Events
  • Kaleigh White Smolinski
    Kaleigh White Smolinski
    PhD Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)301-0080
    Director of Professional Development
  • Kelly Coggins
    Kelly Coggins
    CAE Senior Manager of Communications & Membership MISBO (404)924-7042
    Senior Manager of Communications & Membership
  • Akshay H. Anikhindi
    Akshay H. Anikhindi
    Technology Manager MISBO (404)921-3814
    Technology Manager
  • Katy Blessing
    Katy Blessing
    Data & Insights Specialist MISBO (404)436-0003
    Data & Insights Specialist
  • Lisa Flowers
    Lisa Flowers
    Events Manager MISBO (404)921-3810
    Events Manager
  • Jean Horn
    Jean Horn
    Accounting Manager MISBO (404)921-3815
    Accounting Manager
  • Amy McClellan
    Amy McClellan
    Consortium Manager MISBO (404)921-3813
    Consortium Manager