Transforming Student Life: Foxcroft Academy's Tech-Driven Approach with Andrew Wright
On-Demand Webinar with Vincent Paget and Andrew Wright

Explore Foxcroft Academy's journey to improve student life and safety with Andrew Wright
Join us in this insightful episode of the Spotlight Series, where we delve into the transformative story of Foxcroft Academy. Our guest, Andrew Wright, the Director of Residential Life, sheds light on the Academy's innovative approaches to enhance student life and safety. Discover how technology like Boardingware has revolutionized their campus, offering a unique perspective on managing student activities and wellbeing. Learn from their challenges and successes in adopting new systems, and gain valuable insights applicable to educational institutions worldwide.

Note: This episode was originally published when Orah was called Boardingware.

  • Introduction: Introducing Andrew Wright, Director of Residential Life at Foxcroft Academy.
  • Foxcroft Academy Overview: Andrew discusses the Academy's student composition, unique independent school status, and campus life.
  • The Challenge: Exploring the difficulties faced with traditional pen and paper student tracking methods.
  • The Turning Point: Andrew shares the pivotal moment leading to the adoption of Boardingware.
  • Student Adoption: Strategies used for encouraging student buy-in and parent support for the new system.
  • The Solution: Phased implementation of Boardingware and overcoming initial challenges.
  • Using the Event Coordinator: Insights into how Foxcroft Academy manages student activities through Boardingware.
  • Q&A Session: Andrew addresses questions from the audience, providing deeper insights into Orah's application.
  • Conclusion: Final thoughts and upcoming webinars announcements.

For more information about Foxcroft Academy, visit www.foxcroftacademy.org.

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