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Join EC partners Tracy Bennett and George Sanderson in sending congratulations to Dr. Joel Schuster who will become the next Head of School at Southlake Christian Academy in Huntersville, North Carolina. In a letter to the school community, the Search Committee Chair and Vice Chair said “Throughout the search process, we sought someone who embodies a deep commitment to Christian education, strong leadership, and a love for students. We wanted a leader who excels at communication, understands the value of rigorous and joyful learning, and can work in close partnership with the Board to establish a vision that advances the school’s mission. We are thrilled to have found all this and more in Joel.” Educators Collaborative was honored to support SouthLake Christian in its search for a new leader. We wish Joel the very best! #hired #independentschools #schoolleadership #headofschool #christianeducation

Are you intrigued by the thought of leading a thriving Lower School on an idyllic campus in Princeton, New Jersey? Do you believe that girls thrive when they are given the space to grow and flourish in an environment specifically designed for them? Do the values of leadership, service, and faith resonate with you?  If your answer to these questions is “yes”, then let’s talk more about the opportunity to become the next Head of Early Childhood and Lower School at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, beginning July 1, 2025.  Educators Collaborative, LLC Collaborative is pleased to be partnering with Stuart in this search, and if this exceptional opportunity appeals to you please reach out to EC partner George Sanderson.  And please help spread the word by sharing this email with individuals in your networks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXwuP-Hb #hiring #schoolleaders #educationalleaders #Princeton

The Lesley Ellis School, a progressive PK-8 school in the Boston area, distinguishes itself in many ways. One of these is with its strong arts curriculum. Students benefit from teaching artists from the Boston area who share their talents at the school during six-week residencies. Past sessions with these professional practicing artists have included songwriting, African drumming, puppetry, ceramics, animation, painting, and dance. EC is pleased to be partnering with Lesley Ellis School as it seeks its next Head of School, beginning July 1, 2025. If this exceptional opportunity appeals to you, please reach out to EC partners George Sanderson or Carole Everett.  And please help spread the word by sharing this post with your networks. https://lnkd.in/eAqCpXX5 #progressiveeducation #independentschools #education #hiring #boston #educationalleadership #arts #artseducation

Interim Heads of School play a unique and essential role in independent schools. An effective Interim Head of School can offer support and experience through what is often a transitional period for the school, bringing a wealth of wisdom and a fresh set of eyes. EC partners Eric Temple and Joan Beauregard enjoyed working with Portland, Oregon’s Northwest Academy in their search for an Interim Head of School. Congratulations to Brock Dunn who was selected to serve in this important role at Northwest Academy. Shane Wolfsmith, Chair of the Northwest Academy Board, noted, “Brock’s extensive experience and his proven track record in leading schools made him an exceptional candidate for this role. Of equal importance to his experience is his personality. Brock is gregarious, nurturing, innovative, and all about bringing people together to accomplish what’s needed (and then some).” We wish Brock and Northwest Academy the very best as they approach their work together.  #independentschools #interimheadofschool #hired #educationalleadership #schoolleadership

Creating. Testing ideas. Problem solving. Taking risks in learning. Cold Spring School’s Tinkering Lab is filled with a range of materials, creating an environment with endless possibilities for discovery and exploration. EC partners Sally Mixsell and Carol Santos are pleased to be supporting Cold Spring, a PS-6 progressive school in New Haven, CT, in their search for a Director to begin July 2025. Learn more about the opportunity and school in the recently released Information for Candidates and reach out to Sally or Carol with inquiries and/or referrals. Information for Candidates: https://lnkd.in/g9gJvC94 #schoolleaders #progressiveeducation #educationalleadership #hiring #independentschools

Epiphany School’s new Campus Master Plan embodies a forward-thinking approach and will facilitate joyful learning and play as well as flexible, personalized instruction. With a vision of remaining a premier independent elementary school in Seattle, Epiphany is clearly committed to creating exceptional spaces for learning and collaborating. EC Partners Tracy Bennett and Evan Hundley are supporting Epiphany in their search for a new Director of Enrollment and Admission to begin July 2025. Learn more on the Educators Collaborative website and reach out to Tracy or Evan with inquiries or referrals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSryUQx9 #independentschools #schoolleaders #educationalleadership #seattle #hiring #education

If the opportunity to become the founding Head at an innovative new school in Singapore in 2026 sounds tantalizing (and who wouldn’t be intrigued by this possibility??), read on.  Educators Collaborative, LLC is proud to partner with The New Global American School in Singapore to identify its Founding Head of School, to begin work on July 1, 2026.  Backed by some of the most respected names in US independent school education, The New Global American School will provide students in grades K through 12 with a world-class education informed by cognitive science and learner-centered innovations.  To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, refer to our Information for Candidates and then reach out to EC partners Mary Seppala or George Sanderson to schedule a time to talk.  Information for Candidates: https://lnkd.in/eqEn-Qp2 #independentschools #schoolleadership #internationalschools #hiring #educationalleadership

Another successful search for EC!  Partners Eric Temple and Joan Beauregard were pleased to support Seattle’s Westside School in their search for a new Head of School. In an email to the Westside School community, Search Co-Chairs Rory Tipton and Radhika Makhija, announced that Daryl Wright, Ed.D. will step into this leadership role on July 1, 2025. On Dr. Wright’s visit to the school, they said, “his infectious energy and enthusiasm were palpable throughout the hallways. He is a genuine, mission-driven leader who truly embodies the values of the Westside community.”  Daryl will join Westside after serving four years as the Assistant Head of School at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA. We wish all the best to Daryl and the Westside community and are grateful to have had the opportunity to support this search! Westside is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Puget Sound Independent Schools, and Washington Federation of Independent Schools. They are a fully accredited member of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. #independentschools #educationalleadership #schoolleaders #hired #seattle

Join EC partners Sally Mixsell, Mary Seppala, and Nathaniel Conard in sending congratulations to J. Thomas Woelper, who will become the next Head of School at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. In a letter to the Cheshire Academy community, Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Freedman announced Tom’s selection and reiterated the qualities they sought in their next Head of School, saying, “someone who recognized, appreciated, and celebrated the special feeling and magic of our collective experiences at/with Cheshire Academy.” She went on to say, “we have found a highly respected career educator and seasoned head of school who has both the personal and professional qualities we mandated in our search for our next head of school.” Educators Collaborative, LLC was pleased to support Cheshire in its search for a new leader. We wish Tom and them all the best! #hired #independentschools #schoolleadership #headofschool

A place where curiosity becomes a lifelong love of learning and children are empowered to use their voice as advocates for themselves and the world. This is Green Acres School, one of the country's leading progressive schools, and they are seeking an enrollment professional to join their team. Educators Collaborative, LLC is pleased to support Green Acres in their search for a Director of Enrollment Management who will work in close partnership with the Head of School to create impact and tell the Green Acres story in an active and exciting way. Founded in 1934, the school serves approximately 115 students in grades PreK-8 and sits on a 15-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more about the school and the position on the EC website and reach out to EC partner Andre' Withers with inquiries and referrals. https://lnkd.in/eZefxWC6 #progressiveeducation  #independentschools #enrollmentmanagement #education #hiring #DMV