In 2019, IECA created its first Government Relations Committee. In a short time, the committee has begun working on legislative priorities and future plans to serve the association and its members in federal and state legislative activity.

For high school students, an internship can be a transformative experience. This is likely their first foray into a professional environment and a real-life scenario.

Navigating the application process for independent schools can be arduous and sometimes intimidating in the best of times. During this pandemic, when everything is virtual, the process can be downright overwhelming.

Over the past few years, I have been asked to take on consulting assignments for boarding schools that are anxious to build robust international programs. These institutions want to educate for a globally connected world and they see the wisdom in bringing in students who will represent international diversity.

As an independent educational consultant (IEC) and also a parent, I always want my students to learn and experience in the best environment, gain knowledge and skills to become independent individuals, learn to think for themselves, and strive to succeed after graduating from college.