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...
We are seeing an uptick in unexpected and unplanned turnover among independent school Heads resulting in a decrease in years that a Head is serving a school.We know that turnover and new leadership can be a healthy thing—productive and invigorating,...
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...
Effective communication between head of school and board chair is essential for a healthy school. The partnership must be both trusting and open, and the “heads up” communication in the sweet spot—neither too much nor too little. Finding that sweet s...
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...
