The conference, titled "Relationships: The Heart of Ivybrook," brought together school owners and corporate leadership to refine operational tools and classroom practices. Key sessions included "Path to Profitability" and "Hiring for Relationships," which aimed to align the brand's Montessori-Reggio Emilia curriculum with the demands of scaling a national business. Leadership expert Gail Kasper anchored the event, providing strategies on fostering growth mindsets among staff.
Ivybrook Academy Marks Two Decades of Preschool Growth
Gathering in Colorado Springs from July 8 to 10, the Ivybrook Academy network convened for its annual conference to balance celebration with fiscal strategy. As the half-day preschool franchise approaches its 20th anniversary this August, the event underscored the brand's rapid expansion across 22 states.
Co-founder Drew McWilliams highlighted the network's trajectory, noting that the brand now counts 70 locations either open or in development, with another 40 units recently awarded to new partners. The event culminated in the recognition of top-performing franchisees, including Rookie of the Year Jade Thompson and Educator of the Year Shea Althoff. These awards reflect the brand's current momentum as it prepares for its milestone anniversary, maintaining a focus on individualized early education amid its ongoing national rollout.
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