Monday, May 18 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. PT
Does it feel like social media, A.I., and technology are evolving faster than your school can keep up?
You are not alone. Many school leaders are dealing with reactive solutions that don’t stick, one-off programs that don’t scale, and growing pressure from students, families, and educators who need real support. The good news: it doesn’t have to be that way.
Supporting your entire community with modern life skills that strengthen school culture and student success doesn’t have to add work to anyone’s plate. Carlthorp School, an independent K-6 day school in Santa Monica, is proof of building a community-wide approach that works for everyone without overwhelming staff or fragmenting efforts.
In this session, The Social Institute huddles with Nicky Meyer, Program Integration Director and Head Librarian at Carlthorp School, to explore how they moved beyond reactive, one-off programs to build something consistent, proactive, and sustainable across their entire school community.
Attendees will leave knowing:
- What it looks like to scale modern life skills across an entire school community
- How to build a consistent, proactive approach that replaces one-off solutions
- Practical strategies to strengthen student engagement, well-being, and decision-making
- How schools are using student voice data to inform decisions and measure impact
Featured Speakers
Nicky Meyer has been a member of the Carlthorp School faculty and staff since 1999, Nicky currently serves as Program Integration Director and Head Librarian at Carlthorp. In addition to leading digital literacy instruction for students in grades K-6, she coordinates educational workshops for parents and collaborates with colleagues to ensure that curricula and programs are as inclusive as possible. Initially a P.E. teacher, Nicky taught 1st grade (six years) and 3rd grade (eight years) before becoming head librarian in 2016. She also oversaw return-to-school plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicky holds an administrative credential, a master’s, and Clear Credential in elementary education, and a B.A. in sociology with a minor in family studies. Nicky enjoys yoga, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She has always been devoted to helping children achieve their potential, knowing that they need to be well-prepared for the complex world in which they will live.