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We specialize in independent school leadership searches and supports Boards with governance, strategy, and planning.

RG175 specializes in independent school leadership searches
and supports Boards with governance, strategy, and planning

Congratulations to
the new hires

 

Monica Pickett Rodiguez
Head of School - 2026
Garrison Forest School
Owings Mills, MD

Sam Bicknell
Head of School - 2026
Dublin School
Dublin, NH

Brendan Sullivan
Head of School - 2026
Heronfield Academy
Hampton Falls, NH

Sherri Helvie
Head of School - 2026
Gateway School, The
New York, NY

Leah Musico
Head of School - 2026
National Child Research Center
Washington, DC

Maria Nunes
Head of School - 2026
St. Stephen's School
Rome, Italy

Henry Clarke
Head of School - 2026
Virginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg, VA

Jonathan Schoenwald
Head of School - 2026
Alexander Dawson School, The
Lafayette, CO

Deborah McLean
Head of School - 2026
Oaks School, The
Los Angeles, CA

Ann Martino
Assistant Head of School - 2026
Tenacre Country Day School
Wellesley, MA

Congratulations to
the New Hires

Monica Pickett Rodiguez

Head of School - 2026

Garrison Forest School

Owings Mills, MD

Sam Bicknell

Head of School - 2026

Dublin School

Dublin, NH

Brendan Sullivan

Head of School - 2026

Heronfield Academy

Hampton Falls, NH

Sherri Helvie

Head of School - 2026

Gateway School, The

New York, NY

Leah Musico

Head of School - 2026

National Child Research Center

Washington, DC

Maria Nunes

Head of School - 2026

St. Stephen's School

Rome, Italy

Henry Clarke

Head of School - 2026

Virginia Episcopal School

Lynchburg, VA

Jonathan Schoenwald

Head of School - 2026

Alexander Dawson School, The

Lafayette, CO

Deborah McLean

Head of School - 2026

Oaks School, The

Los Angeles, CA

Ann Martino

Assistant Head of School - 2026

Tenacre Country Day School

Wellesley, MA

Who We Are

RG175 is a retained search firm for independent school leadership positions, which includes heads of school, directors of advancement and enrollment, division heads, and assistant heads. The firm also works with Boards of Trustees to support them in implementing best practices for independent school governance and will assist schools with strategic thinking by facilitating retreats and by working with school leaders on organizing their strategic priorities.

Knowing Schools

RG175 consultants are seasoned leaders with extensive experience as successful heads and senior leaders of independent and international schools. This deep expertise equips us to help schools uncover their core strengths, address key challenges, and seize strategic opportunities.

The Right Fit

Through our collaborative and intentional process, we guide independent and international schools in thoughtful, evidence-driven discussions to achieve exceptional outcomes. We customize every search to the needs and culture of the school.

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