Without warning, the Head of School has died or become permanently incapacitated.The Head of School has done something egregious and is being fired for cause.The Head of School has unexpectedly announced acceptance of a position elsewhere.These situa...
As the culture wars have heated up, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been in the crosshairs at independent schools across the country. While many have embraced the idea that schools and students benefit from diverse perspectives and welcoming st...
The role of the chair of a board of trustees in a head of school search process can seem to be a bit of a conundrum. It is correctly and frequently asserted that the most important job for a board of trustees occurs when a head of school departs from...
In my role as a search consultant leading and observing head of school search committees, I am conscious, now more than ever, of the importance of the cover letter in a candidate’s application. In fact, I consider it the single most important compone...
Quietly and unobtrusively: that is how Boards of Trustees usually conduct their work. Indeed, few members of the community are aware of its functions or its members. In the face of a Head of School transition, however, the spotlight is on the Board,...
