The Search & Consulting Group at CS&A

Columbus Academy, situated on a sprawling 231-acre campus in Columbus, OH, is searching for their next Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Recognized as one of the best independent schools in the country, Columbus Academy is a co-educational college preparatory school serving over 1160 students from age 3 through grade 12. They seek a new CFOO to serve as a strategic partner to the Head of School and ensure the financial health and operational efficiency of the institution. Competitive candidates will have demonstrated experience in the development of analysis for strategic decision-making, as well as measuring and improving organization-wide productivity. Gregory Britton and Elyse Waterhouse are excited to lead this search. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ehT5ttCv

The Montessori Academy of Arlington (TMA) is seeking their next Head of School, to begin August 2025. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, TMA is a thriving, AMS-accredited Montessori school with over 190 students, from infants through 6th grade. The ideal candidate for their next Head of School will be both an inspiring and visionary leader, as well as an experienced and capable day-to-day manager. Prior Montessori experience is ideal, but not required. Skip Kotkins leads the search for a candidate with experience with early childhood education and a personal commitment to all aspects of DEI and the importance of diversity in schools. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eR3ibaMG

Ravenscroft School is searching for an Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs, to begin July 2025. A PK-12 community for over 1200 students located in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle, Ravenscroft is guided by a legacy of excellence and boasts a history of robust, strategic, and creative academic and co-curricular programming. The Associate Head for Academic Affairs will be a highly visible presence in the school, serving as a thought partner to the Head of School and shaping the day-to-day implementation of Ravenscroft’s educational program. The ideal candidate for this role will bring an impressive record as an educator and community builder, with a nuanced understanding of the academic and programmatic dimensions of a complex, multi-division independent school. Marsha Little and Amy Rogers lead this search. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/e42WwKbz

George School has begun the search for two critical roles: their Director of Engagement and the George School Fund, and their Planned Giving and Leadership Gifts Officer. Located in Newton, PA, George School’s 240-acre campus is both grand and intimate. The school is rooted in Quaker tradition and is home to a mix of over 500 boarding and day students from 50 countries and 21 states. These two roles will report to the school’s Director of Development and will help build upon the school’s history of generosity to further advance George School’s short- and long-term strategic goals in keeping with its mission and values. Strong candidates for these roles will have a relational leadership style built on approachability, transparency, and responsiveness, and will be focused on engaging the minds and hearts of the community. Heather Flewelling, MSW and Lisa Parsons lead both searches. For further information, visit https://lnkd.in/ezD9pa78

Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street is seeking their next Chief Advancement Officer. As New York City’s oldest independent, Catholic all-girls school serving grades PK-12, Convent of the Sacred Heart is governed by a strong commitment to educating the whole child. They seek an experienced and mission-aligned fundraising professional to serve as their next Chief Advancement Officer, assuming the role by July 2025. The most competitive candidates will have 10+ years of fundraising experience, with a deep grounding in all aspects of advancement work and an understanding of and respect for the Sacred Heart mission, goals, and criteria. Sara Shulman and Elyse Waterhouse lead this search. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eqteXM8b

We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Brady will be the next Associate Head of School at The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA. Rebecca comes to Baldwin from the Episcopal School of Dallas, where she has served as Chief Academic Officer since 2022. She was previously the Academic Dean at John Cooper School and St. Agnes Academy, both located in Texas. Congratulations to Baldwin, Rebecca, and Marsha Little on a successful search. More recent CS&A appointments can be viewed at https://lnkd.in/eXYKGxVN

Nazareth Academy High School is searching for their next President. A private Catholic secondary school within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Nazareth Academy is sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, an international congregation of vowed religious women. They are seeking a practicing Catholic leader who is approachable and respectful, student-centric and supportive, and a strategic thinker with a growth mindset, to be their next President. Compelling candidates will have the proven ability to mutually engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, building creative and mutually beneficial relationships with the philanthropic, corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors. Barbara Daush and Brandon Jacobs lead this search. For more about this role, visit https://lnkd.in/ebWZweSd

We are thrilled to announce that Meredith Legg has been appointed as the ninth Head of School at The Winsor School in Boston, MA. Meredith has been at the Emma Willard School in New York since 2010 and has served in a variety of roles, including as Director of Academic Technology, Curriculum Innovation Department Chair, Academic Dean, and Assistant Head of School. She currently serves as Associate Head of School. Meredith will join the Winsor community in July 2025. This successful search was led by Susanna Jones, Marsha Little, and Devereaux McClatchey. To view more recent Carney Sandoe appointments, visit https://lnkd.in/eXYKGxVN

Brooklyn Waldorf School (BWS) has begun the search for their next Head of School. With 140 students in grades EC-8, BWS is an oasis of calm and warmth, along with energy and joy, amidst the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn and the greater New York City area. Strong candidates for the next Head of Brooklyn Waldorf School will have a commitment to progressive education and an eagerness to learn about and embrace Waldorf education. Skip Kotkins leads the search for a collaborative and inclusive leader with a personal commitment to equity and social justice. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/exKnxVyr

We are also delighted to announce that Daniel Smith has been appointed as the next High School Principal at Saigon South International School. Daniel comes to SSIS from the Canadian International School in Singapore, where he has been the Secondary School Principal since 2021. He previously served as a leader at schools in Thailand and India. This successful search was also led by Karen Neitzel and Deborah Welch. For more recent Carney, Sandoe & Associates appointments, visit https://lnkd.in/eXYKGxVN