College Essay Writing Workshop Part 1
College Essay Writing Tutoring Workshop with Carrington Walsh, Screenwriter and Harvard Graduate for Juniors and 11th Graders looking to smash College Admissions!
VIRTUAL EVENT: Building Bridges - Finding Belonging and Partnership at Roeper
Join us in welcoming Gina Parker Collins, founder of RIISE: Resources in Independent School Education, on December 9 for an engaging virtual conversation designed to welcome prospective and enrolled families, especially those from underrepresented communities, to explore building meaningful connections at Roeper.
Coloring Outside the Lines: A Fuller Picture of Mental Health in Communities of Color
St. Luke's School | Mosaic x RIISE Fireside Chat: Mental Health
Fall 2024 Independent School Recruitment Salon
October 20, 2024
RIISE is dedicated to fostering culturally responsive recruitment, empowering families of color to explore, apply, and navigate independent school culture. We invite your family to join us and experience what independent schools have to offer from school leaders and enrolled families. Participating day and boarding schools represent New York City, Westchester, Fairfield counties and beyond. Increase your access and networks by registering today!
Agenda:
12:30 pm: Families Arrive, Welcome Remarks
1:00-2:00 pm: Keynote Discussion from Independent School Experts
2:00-4:00 pm: Parent Prep Speed Networking, School Fair and Networking
RIISE On The Vineyard!
Calling all Independent School families! Join us on Martha’s Vineyard from August 12th to 14th as we celebrate 15 years of Continuing the Legacy in Independent School Education. We can’t wait to learn, discuss, strategize, and celebrate all things Indy School with you!
14th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event
RIISEing Together As One!
Join us at the 14th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event!
Get ready for an exciting day of networking and discovering new opportunities. We're back at the YMCA of Greenwich, located on East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, CT.
On October 15, connect with independent school recruiters and explore a wide range of independent school options. Whether you've been to recruitment events and open houses or just starting your journey, this intimate boutique event is perfect for anyone looking to make valuable connections and identify dream school communities.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to meet admission experts and enrolled families, learn about different schools, and gain valuable insights into culturally responsive communities.
You are not alone!
Mark your calendars and join us at the 14th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event!
Participating Schools...check back as this list grows to accommodate your boutique recruitment experience!
Brunswick School
The Pennington School
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School
Riverdale Country School * School Fair Sponsor
St. Luke's School CT
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Rye Country Day School
St. Luke's School NYC
...more to come!
Igniting Genius Week On Martha's Vineyard!
Igniting Genius Pitch Competition
Target audience: College students: rising first year, sophomores & juniors
Dates: August 17, 2023, in-person pitch on Martha's Vineyard
Overview: The Igniting Genius Pitch Competition is aimed at 25 self-identifying BIPOC college students who will be rising first-year, sophomores, or juniors this summer. Participants will receive mentorship and coaching to build social impact solutions to a real-world problem posed by PwC. Ultimately, students will pitch their solution to a panel of PwC judges with the possibility to earn up to $1,000 in entrepreneurship credits and the opportunity to be considered for an interview for an internship with PwC for Summer 2024!
Application Materials:
RIISE Up Parent Leadership Night
Join RIISE for an empowering evening of growth and collaboration at RIISE UP: Parent Leadership Night. This event focuses on optimizing parent-school partnerships to advocate for students of color. We'll explore how to enhance curriculum, culture, and engagement. It's time to show up, take up space, and lead by example as we have those necessary and difficult conversations. Together, we'll leave a legacy, leveraging the investment in independent schools while affirming ourselves and our kids. Discover best practices, hear from current parent leaders, and participate in our affinity group think tank. We're committed to the overall success of our scholars socially and emotionally, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity, while ensuring everyone feels a sense of belonging. Let's strike a balance between cultural celebration and impactful strategic plans. Together we'll RIISE as one.
RSVP Today - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riise-up-parent-leadership-night-tickets-673286216197?aff=oddtdtcreator
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11th RIISE Parent Power Conference - Responsive Recruitment + Enrollment
A conference designed for black & brown families to access, network, and successfully navigate independent school education & community.
Start early by,
1. researching pK-12 options in spring
2. attending school open houses in spring
3. applying earlier during fall admission season
4. applying to earlier entry grades
5. registering for RIISEPPC’s spring experience
RIISE TIP: #4 can be a strategic admission game-changer. Don’t wait.
Join other families on an educational journey and meet independent school admission decision-makers, thought-leaders, and parent advocates who value your cultural and social capital.
Resources In Independent School Education is prepared to offer you a culturally responsive experience as you consider the financial and social investment.
You will learn important tips on navigating and negotiating the process of getting in and thriving in an independent school for the overall success of your young scholar. And, make important connections!
You can always depend on RIISE to create and hold space that is powered by a roadmap designed for PK-12 independent day and boarding school success.
We're over the moon that Barnard College is our host venue again!
Register today to increase your awareness, access, admission, and enrollment in independent school education.
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What can you expect on June 11?
2:00 - Conference Welcome
2:05 - Keynote Discussion
2:35 - Parent Power Sessions
I Expert Admission Sessions
II Expert Enrollment Sessions
3:30 - Independent School Recruitment Fair
5:00 - Conference Close
Thank you in advance for joining us. And spreading the word!
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The Early-Birds! We'll continue to update you here as our independent school list grows this spring!
Riverdale Country School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | Bronx, NY | * RIISE Member | **Session Sponsor
Horace Mann School Co-ed | N -12 | Day | Bronx, NY | * RIISE Member
Rye Country Day School Co-ed | Pk -12 | Day | Rye, NY | *RIISE Member
Grace Church School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | New York, NY
Roberts Field School Co-ed | N - 5 | Day | Brooklyn , NY | *RIISE Member
St. Luke's School Co-ed | 5-12 | Day | New Canaan, CT | *RIISE Member
The Browning School Boys | K-12 | Day | New York, NY | *RIISE Member
Greenwich Academy Girls | PK-12 | Day | Greenwich, CT | *RIISE Member
Brunswick School Boys |PK-12 | Day | Greenwich, CT | *RIISE Member
The Spence School Girls | K-12 | Day | New York, NY
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | New York, NY | * RIISE Member
The Buckley School Boys | K-9 | Day | New York, NY
The Chapin School Girls | K-12 | Day | New York, NY
Brown Butter Collective
Let's Have Some Fun Celebrating You!
Your success as a high-achieving 8-12th grade Black independent girl scholar is Our future.
The Brown Butter Collective (BBC) returns Saturday, April 22, 11a-3p at Avenues New York in Chelsea to celebrate and uplift Black girlhood!
Curated with love and activated by influencers like lululemon, the Brown Butter Collective is for the love of You, our Black Girl Scholars!
Get ready for an afternoon of loving & affirming experiences activated by influencers that value your well being!
*More experiences are being added to this magical day every day!!!!
*Lunch, snacks, and swag included! *There's a Mother/Caregiver Lounge too! *Limited Space Available
-Cost: $150 per scholar (includes mom or caregiver)-
***Note, participating schools are covering the registration cost for their students.
If your school is not listed you are more then welcome to register and make payment by midnight 4.20, by filling out this pre-registration and making payment
Much Love,
BBC Organizers:
Gina Parker Collins - Indy School Trailblazer (917.370.2840, ginaparkercollins@gmail.com)
Stacy Pettus-Parker - Fashion Industry Veteran
Two mothers who wished really hard for a collective like Brown Butter for their Black girl scholars!
Early Childhood: Preparing for the Best Possible Foundation
Join us virtually at 10:30-11:30 am this Saturday, March 25 and we'll share with you conscious-parenting tips that supports early childhood development and education.
Getting your young child ready for school is more than ABC and 1,2,3!
You'll learn about:
-brain development -breaking down the neuroscience into digestible parts
-social-emotion skills -offering a few examples of how to develop
-activities to prepare your child for early education
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The importance of creativity and mindfulness in developing cognitive skills.
The benefits of a 'pedagogy of place' for young learners to acquire new knowledge and skills within the context of familiar and personal content.
The benefits of integrating nature into learning for both cognitive benefits as well as an early sense of connection and subsequent responsibility for conservation and sustainability.
The importance of explicit instruction for anti-bias and anti-racism integrated into all aspects of the scope and sequence of curriculum.
Presenter: Roberts Field School Carney O'Brien, Co-Director, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Co-Presenter: Olufemi Yeshua EL, MEd early childhood education, Faculty, Teacher Ed, BMCC
You will receive information about how to join this virtual event shortly.
Happy Spring!
Gina Parker Collins
Founder, RIISE - Resources In Independent School Education
Brunch & Painting a Vision for Education
Sunday, December 11, 2022
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Be our guest, bring a friend/neighbor, and join us this Sunday, December 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Hudson Social in Stamford, CT, as we paint a vision for our young scholar's education!
With parents & caregivers from Rye Country Day School, we are hosting this enjoyable gathering to inspire the academic, social, emotional, cultural, and even financial considerations that inform decisions about education.
We'll start with an informal yet informative Brunch and then close with an intentional moment to Paint Our Vision for education. This curated moment will send you home with your masterpiece that will inspire and guide your family's educational journey!
Space is limited. Register today!
Brunch begins at 2 pm at Hudson Social - 128 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT
Painting Inspiration follows with your version of Jacob Lawrence's Panel 58 Migration Series
Sponsored by Rye Country Day School
Hosted by Gina Parker Collins - RIISE (Resources In Independent School Education)
Guest Dr. Stefanie Chambers, Department Chair at Trinity College
Paint Instructor Chermia Amour @chermiaamourart
13th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event
Sunday, October 9, 2022
1:00 to 4:30 pm
Come and experience why an independent school education for your young scholar can be a game changer for your family and its legacy. Will you show up to position your young scholar?
This fall, we are in a new venue, just a little further north of Bronxville, in Greenwich, CT! Register today to participate and engage with decision-makers from excellent schools in New York City, Westchester & Fairfield counties.
Joining us in keynote discussion to push the opportunity forward and power your independent school experience is former WNBA star & point guard badee (watch NYC Point Gods on Netflix), actress, ed-tech entrepreneur, and indy school alumna, the dynamic Niesha Butler.
If you're considering applying for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th, or any grade in between, give yourself the gift of time, insight, and networks as early as possible to shine bright during this and future admission seasons.
Register today, and we'll open doors of opportunity with an independent school education on Sunday, October 9. Check back here often for updates on participating schools and sponsors.
In community,
Gina
Gina Parker Collins, Founder, Resources In Independent School Education - RIISE
Participating Schools & Sponsors:
Riverdale Country School [pK-12] | Co-ed Day |[Bronx]** School Fair Sponsor
Greenwich Academy [pK-12] | Girl Day | [Greenwich] **
Horace Mann School [N-12] | Co-ed Day | [Bronx] **
St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s [N-8] | Co-ed Day | [Manhattan]**
Westover School [9-12] | Girl Boarding | [CT]**
Sacred Heart Greenwich [pK-12] | Girl Day | [Greenwich]
Rye Country Day School [pK-12] | Co-ed Day | [Rye]**
Ethical Culture Fieldston School [pK-12] | Co-ed Day | [Bronx] ** Parent Advocate Sponsor
King School [pK-12] | Co-ed Day | [Stamford] Venue Sponsor
Greenwich Country Day School [N-12] | Co-ed Day| [Greenwich]
Brunswick School [pK-12] | Boy Day | [Greenwich] **
St. Luke's School [5-12] | Co-ed Day | [New Canaan] **
Greens Farms Academy [pK-12] | Coe-ed Day | [Wesport]
The Browning School [K-12] | Boy Day | [Manhattan]
The Harvey School [6-12] | Co-ed Day & Boarding | [Katonah]
Foxcroft School [9-12] | Girl Boarding | [Virginia] **
**RIISE Member Schools
Register today: https://RIISEFBRE22.eventbrite.com
Prep Alumni Affairs - The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions
Thursday, September 15, 2022
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join us at the Collegiate School for an evening with Timothy Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, the authors of "The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions," as they take a deep dive into the intricacies of the college admissions process and discuss the unique challenges that face Black families today. This in-person event will be hosted by Prep for Prep Trustee and Collegiate alumnus Jerry Bright with an introduction by Prep for Prep's CEO, Ruth Jurgensen. Proof of vaccination is required and all guests must wear a mask for the duration of the event.
Registration closes on Tuesday, 9.13 @ 6pm https://prepriise.eventbrite.com
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions at Collegiate
Thursday, September 15, 2022
6pm-8pm
301 Freedom Pl S, New York, NY 10069
Thriving in Independent School, A DISCUSSION WITH KENDRA JAMES | ADMISSIONS: A MEMOIR OF SURVIVING BOARDING SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion with Kendra James, author of Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School, about finding your fit in independent schools. Moderated by Gina Parker Collins (founder/CEO of RIISE), we will talk about how students can find the dream school for their authentic selves. This is an in-person event hosted on the Harvey campus.
Admissions is a sharp-witted and deeply insightful look into the storied world of elite prep schools from the first African-American legacy student to graduate from The Taft School.
RSVP- https://ThrivingIndependentSchool.eventbrite.com
10th RIISE Martha's Vineyard Event
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
10th RIISE Parent Power Conference - In Person!
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
Caregiver Wellness Moment -A Fairchester Independent School Community Event
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
*POSTPONED* RIISE & POLLYANNA AUTHOR NIGHT
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
Owning The Outcome - Meaning & Moves w/Independent School Admission Decisions
Register for the 12th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event on October 17!.
It will be one of the most critical stops on your journey of getting in and thriving in an independent school.
5.19 - https://riisemv21.eventbrite.com
5.20 - https://riisemv21parent.eventbrite.com
12th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event
Register for the 12th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event on October 17!.
It will be one of the most critical stops on your journey of getting in and thriving in an independent school.
5.19 - https://riisemv21.eventbrite.com
5.20 - https://riisemv21parent.eventbrite.com
RIISE Martha's Vineyard 2021
A collaborative independent school workshop with parents, educators & alum ensuring safer learning environments for our pK-12 scholars. Register today!
5.19 - https://riisemv21.eventbrite.com
5.20 - https://riisemv21parent.eventbrite.com
Brown Butter Collective Launches Summer 2021
A collaborative independent school workshop with parents, educators & alum ensuring safer learning environments for our pK-12 scholars. Register today!
9th RIISE Parent Power Conference '21
A collaborative independent school workshop with parents, educators & alum ensuring safer learning environments for our pK-12 scholars. Register today!
Indy School Workshop - Cause No Harm: Curricular Concerns & How To Cure Them
A collaborative independent school workshop with parents, educators & alum ensuring safer learning environments for our pK-12 scholars. Register today!
We're Back! And We Are Transforming The Elite For Good. RIISEFBRE20
BIPOC Families - Register Today!
RIISE Admission Series: Got Questions? Admission Directors Respond
How do you successfully apply to an independent school during a pandemic?
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Three admission leaders will address uncertainty and your questions!
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Register Today
https://riiseadmissionseries.eventbrite.com
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Independent school admission applications are LIVE!
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This is no ordinary year. Do you feel confident about applying to day & boarding schools?
We know you have questions. We have the experts to address them!
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Three admission leaders will provide you with inspiration and insight to support your admission journey!
Register here with your question(s) and we will see you next Wednesday, September 16!
https://riiseadmissionseries.eventbrite.com
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Admission Experts:
Tammara Gary Westover School
Dwayne Pina St. George's School
Susan Mantilla-Goin Fay School
Moderator:
Gina Parker Collins RIISE
**you will receive your link to join the day of the event.
How Black Parents Racially Socialize Young Scholars To Thrive In Indy Schools
We are here for families of color to increase awareness & have greater access to culturally responsive spaces that acknowledge educational disparities & barriers while affirming cultural capital and entitlement to a good education.
And, that’s what you get just by walking in the door at The RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event on 10.20 at Sarah Lawrence College central to NYC, Westchester, CT.
Addressing Impacts of Remote Learning for Independent School Students of Color Virtual
We are here for families of color to increase awareness & have greater access to culturally responsive spaces that acknowledge educational disparities & barriers while affirming cultural capital and entitlement to a good education.
And, that’s what you get just by walking in the door at The RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event on 10.20 at Sarah Lawrence College central to NYC, Westchester, CT.