Head of School searches
Odds and Ends
It’s been a busy time here, with most of our Head of School searches now in the semifinalist or finalist stages. We anticipate announcements regarding some of these searches shortly, so stay tuned!
Other news of interest:
I’m delighted to welcome as our newest Senior Associate experienced independent and charter school leader Peter Thorp. Based on the [...]
The 2010 Headship Sweepstakes Begins
Summer is drawing to a close, and the Head of School search season is heating up. Our first application deadlines for July 2010 headship positions are right around the corner:
Tuesday, August 11, is the application deadline for the Head of School position at St. John’s School in Houston, which ranks among the nation’s preeminent independent [...]
No Need To Fear the Appointment of an Interim Head
Trustees are sometimes unaware that a typical Head of School search process now extends over six to nine months, a timeframe that allows for an inclusive process and broad outreach to prospective candidates. These days, Heads who initiate their own departures routinely give a year’s notice or more to permit an orderly and successful search [...]
Leadership Logjam: Why Heads Are Staying Put
Among the myriad repercussions of the current economic downturn is one of particular interest to us: a steep decline in the number of Head of School searches being launched this spring (about 50 so far, compared to 90 or more in previous years). Predictions that the graying Head of School corps would translate into a [...]
