Independent School Leadership

Congratulations! You are among an extremely selective group of individuals who we believe will comprise an outstanding cohort of the Independent School Leadership (ISL) master’s degree program at Vanderbilt University.

 

Wyatt Center on Peabody Campus
Carrie Grimes

Your prior experiences, future aspirations, types of schools, regions of the country, letters of recommendation and personal statements inspired us at Peabody College, and we hope to begin an intellectually rigorous and professionally rewarding experience with you.

This website has been created especially for you—to provide one location where you can find a host of information related to your upcoming graduate school experience. Once you've had a chance to access this information, don't hesitate to reach out to me with any follow-up questions or requests.

You have been individually selected from a strong and deep pool of applicants because we believe you will offer a unique perspective and make important contributions to our learning community. We truly hope you will join our program—and if there is anything we can do to pave the way for your acceptance of our offer, please let me know.

Best wishes—we hope to welcome you into the Vanderbilt ISL community!

Dr. Carrie M. Grimes
Director, Independent School Leadership Master's Program
Faculty, Leadership, Policy and Organizations Department
Payne Hall 009B
Phone: 615-343-9921

Past Events

  • Monday, February 26

    4:30 p.m. Zoom

    Peabody Admitted Student Webinar – Independent School Leadership

    Join your Program Director and fellow admitted students for an hour-long webinar. You’ll learn why students choose to enroll, what makes our institution unique, how a Peabody degree prepares students for a successful career upon graduation, and more.

    View Webinar

View the Admitted Student Main Page for additional upcoming webinars and events!


Contact


Program Director

Carrie Grimes

Admissions Coordinator

Rosie Moody


Peabody Admissions Liaison (PAL)

Amelia O'Neill Vega ’24

Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

What has been the highlight of your program thus far? The terrific cohort system of the ISL program and the amazing professors and classes

Email


Questions?

Contact Peabody Graduate Admissions

Peabody.admissions@vanderbilt.edu
615.322.8410