Joan Beauregard

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Joan is the middle child of five siblings born over the span of twenty-three years— a station in the family that has positioned her as a bridge between two generations. From an early age, Joan learned to listen, appreciate differences of opinion, negotiate, and bring people together for the greater good.

When Joan was in third grade she began skipping recess to stay in and help wipe down the blackboards. She loved being around her teachers so much that she would soak up just about everything they did—from correcting papers to preparing lessons.  When she was ten, her father installed a large slate black board on their back porch so she could ‘teach’ her two young siblings and their stuffed animals. In high school she was awarded a “Future Teacher’s Scholarship”  and she and her younger sister both went on to become educators.

Loyal, focused, insightful, and trustworthy, Joan is masterful at seeing through the lens of possibility and helping individuals and teams connect to their own potential. As a partner, she’s motivated by the ripple effect: she knows that when the right leader is in place, the community can be its best, and the quality of the education increases. In turn, students leave a school prepared to go out into the world and make it better.

Selected Current & Recent Work

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Professional Affiliations
  • Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), Board of Governors, 1996-2007 & 2015-2019
  • NWAIS, President, 2003-2005; Treasurer, 2000-2003; Standards and Practices Chair, 2014-2018; Accreditation Committee, 1991-2018, and numerous other committees
  • The 1911 Group, 2018-Present
  • Heads Collegiate Forum, 2003-Present; Executive Committee, 2016-Present
  • The Heads Network, 1996 to present; Counsel at Large, 2004-2005
  • Private School Advisory Committee to the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1996-2005
  • French American School of Puget Sound, Trustee, 2002-Present
  • The Seattle Girls School, Trustee, 2006-2018; Co-Chaired the Search Committee in 2016
  • Washington Federation of Independent Schools, 1995-2005; President, 2001-2003
  • University Child Development School, Trustee, 1984-1989
  • Open Window School, Trustee, 1989-1997
  • Professional Development Presenter: NWAIS Board Chair Workshop 2013-2015; NWAIS New Trustee Workshop 2012-2015–2018; Institutional Leadership Conference 2015-2018; Pathways to Leadership for Aspiring Women Leaders, 2016-Present. (Founding Faculty)

Education

  • Seattle Pacific University, Washington Administrative Credential Program, 1986
  • Federal City College, M.A.T. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 1977
  • Annhurst College, Elementary Education and English, 1973
Professional Affiliations
  • Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), Board of Governors, 1996-2007 & 2015-2019
  • NWAIS, President, 2003-2005; Treasurer, 2000-2003; Standards and Practices Chair, 2014-2018; Accreditation Committee, 1991-2018, and numerous other committees
  • The 1911 Group, 2018-Present
  • Heads Collegiate Forum, 2003-Present; Executive Committee, 2016-Present
  • The Heads Network, 1996 to present; Counsel at Large, 2004-2005
  • Private School Advisory Committee to the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1996-2005
  • French American School of Puget Sound, Trustee, 2002-Present
  • The Seattle Girls School, Trustee, 2006-2018; Co-Chaired the Search Committee in 2016
  • Washington Federation of Independent Schools, 1995-2005; President, 2001-2003
  • University Child Development School, Trustee, 1984-1989
  • Open Window School, Trustee, 1989-1997
  • Professional Development Presenter: NWAIS Board Chair Workshop 2013-2015; NWAIS New Trustee Workshop 2012-2015–2018; Institutional Leadership Conference 2015-2018; Pathways to Leadership for Aspiring Women Leaders, 2016-Present. (Founding Faculty)

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