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3 Things Every School Admissions Director Must Do Now
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Enrollment,Leadership,Marketing,School Growth
It’s hard to believe that another school year has begun (unless your first day is after Labor Day). I have always loved the first day of school. From my early days in university admissions to my current role consulting with schools, this is the day I always look forward to. This is when you get to […]
The Rashi School Selects Enrollment Catalyst
Please welcome The Rashi School to the Enrollment Catalyst Program. The Rashi School is a K-8th grade independent school affiliated with the Reform Movement of Judaism. As a Jewish day school located in Dedham, MA (Boston metro area), the school enrolls over 300 students. Enrollment Catalyst partners with Independent schools of all types and […]
Rick Newberry to Present at VirCon3 on Facebook Marketing
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies
The third time is the charm. (At least that is what I have heard.) It’s a simple idiom for Brendan Schneider asking me to present a workshop during his first and second VirCon conferences. However, my schedule didn’t allow me to be part of these conferences. Until now. VirCon3 is scheduled on Saturday, September 17. […]
Three Reasons Why You Should Use Webinars and eBooks at Your School
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies,Website
I am looking forward to hearing Brendan Schneider’s webinar on Thursday, August 18, at 1pm EDT. Brendan will discuss how to use webinars and eBooks to attract new families to your school. You can still register by clicking on the following link: What I find interesting about Brendan’s topic is that most schools aren’t […]
Dayton Christian School Partners with Enrollment Catalyst
Dr. Rick Newberry recently conducted a two-day site visit at Dayton Christian School to begin his Enrollment Catalyst Program. Dayton Christian School is located in Dayton, Ohio, and enrolls nearly 800 students from preschool to 12th grade. Dayton Christian is an accredited member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). During Rick’s visit, […]
How to Use Webinars and eBooks to Attract New Families to Your School
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Enrollment,Inbound Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies
Let’s face it, the Web has significantly changed how we recruit families to our schools. While some admissions and marketing directors have embraced this change, many are still focusing on traditional advertising strategies hoping prospective parents will respond. However, these strategies rarely generate the results that we want. This is one of the reasons why […]
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Partners with Enrollment Catalyst
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL, has partnered with Dr. Rick Newberry and Enrollment Catalyst. During the next six months, Rick will work with the team at Holy Trinity to coach them in their enrollment and marketing effort through his Enrollment Catalyst Program. Recently, Rick began the process by spending two days on campus […]
Holy Spirit Episcopal School Partners with Enrollment Catalyst
When arriving on the campus of Holy Spirit Episcopal School, you are greeted with a statue that reads: “We Love HSES.” This is a great visual reminder for the faculty, staff, parents and students to love their school. Holy Spirit Episcopal School, located in Houston, TX, has partnered with Enrollment Catalyst and Dr. Rick Newberry. On […]
Houston Academy Selects Enrollment Catalyst
Houston Academy, located in Dothan, AL, has partnered with Dr. Rick Newberry in his Enrollment Catalyst Program. Rick will work with the leadership team, including Joel Pendleton, director of advancement, and Dr. Scott Phillipps, headmaster, to develop an enrollment and marketing plan. In addition, through the program, Rick will provide ongoing coaching to provide accountability […]
Could Your School Become the Next Service Merchandise?
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,School Growth
On Sunday, I drove from my home in St. Petersburg, FL, to Dothan, AL, to work with Houston Academy, an independent college prep school of just over 600 students. During my trip, I passed an old Service Merchandise store and the memories came back. I remember shopping at Service Merchandise in the 70’s and 80’s.

