On the surface there is nothing exceptional about Karen Tyler’s professional background. Before becoming Head of School at Erie Day School in 2011, she was a Professor at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. Indeed, she does have a doctorate in educa...
Dear Head of School:Congratulations! You have won a highly coveted position and now have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and teachers. You are no doubt poised to make your mark on your new school, and you should b...
In an earlier article, “The Bias That Inflicts Head of School Search Committees,” I detailed the kinds of prejudices that influence decision-making as schools search for new Heads. These prejudices extend across all human decision-making and have bee...
Let me begin with a belief. Independent schools that have “turned around,” schools that are thriving, and schools that have made significant advances, all have one common attribute: strong, powerful Heads of School. These Heads do not take that power...
Over the past year I have read almost one hundred resumes from candidates applying for Head of School positions and many suffer from a common resume malady. By listing responsibilities and detailing jobs such as supervising faculty, being a part of t...
