The Search & Consulting Group at CS&A

Congratulations to following appointees: Tyrone Black, appointed as Assistant Head of School at The Winchendon School in a search led by Rice Bryan and Heather Flewelling, MSW. Sarah Dearie, appointed as Chief Advancement Officer at Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street in a search led by Sara Shulman and Elyse Waterhouse. Karen Gatherer, appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Visitation Academy in a search led by Scott Nelson. Andrew Miller, appointed as Academic Principal at Beijing International Bilingual Academy in a search led by Rice Bryan and Sabrina Zurkuhlen. A full list of our recent appointments can be viewed at: https://lnkd.in/eXYKGxVN

The American School of Madrid (ASM) is searching for both an Interim and Permanent Lower School Director, with the Interim beginning in August 2025. ASM is a private, independent, not-for-profit co-educational day school for 1045 students in grades PK-12, with 415 in the Lower School. Their Lower School Director should be skilled at building trust, community, and a positive school culture, with proven leadership and administration skills gained in an educational environment either internationally or in the United States. The ideal candidate will have the ability to set high standards of academic excellence and establish a constructive and dynamic work ethic among faculty. Karen Neitzel and Cathy Shelburne are excited to lead these searches. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ewpKskGV

All Saints' Episcopal School of Fort Worth has begun the search for their next Lower School Division Head. Enrolling over 1200 students from age 3 through Grade 12, with just over 450 students in the Lower School, All Saints’ is one of the nation’s finest college preparatory Episcopal day schools. Compelling candidates for their next Lower School Division Head will have experience teaching and leading in a Lower School setting, with a deep appreciation for young learners and the compelling benefits of a multi-division school. All Saints’ seeks an individual with a personal and professional commitment to embrace the school’s Episcopal identity and who understands the impact of that identity in fostering inquiry, inclusion, and service to others. Rhonda G Durham and Allison Stiles are excited to lead this search. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ep_8tVfw

Congratulations to the following appointees: Loren DeNicola: Head of School at West Side Montessori School. Search led by Allison Stiles and Robert Vitalo. Jesse W. Fortney: Dean of Enrollment Management at New Hampton School. Search led by Christine Baker, Bill Leahy, and Lisa Parsons. Gabe Grabarek: Associate Head—High School at Francis Parker School of Louisville. Search led by Rice Bryan and Sabrina Zurkuhlen. Jaime Gresley: Associate Head of School at Lake Highland Preparatory School. Search led by John Allman, Benjamin Bolte, and Allison Stiles. Stacey Hendershot: Director of the Lower School at Lake Highland Preparatory School. Search led by John Allman, Benjamin Bolte, and Allison Stiles. Estelle Baroung Hughes: Middle School Division Head at the French International School of Oregon. Search led by Karen Whitaker. Derek Kanarek: Upper School Head at Catlin Gabel School. Search led by Rice Bryan and Jennifer Wong Christensen. James "Jim" Link: President at Villanova Preparatory School. Search led by Barbara Daush and Mike Truesdell. Christine Krawczel Webb (Christine K.): Chief Financial Officer at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. Search led by Gregory Britton and Sara Shulman. A full list of our recent appointments can be viewed at our Recent Appointments page: https://lnkd.in/eXYKGxVN

Taipei American School (TAS) is searching for their next Lower, Middle, and Upper School Principals, to begin July 2026. An energetic learning community for over 2300 students in grades PK-12, TAS offers a rich American curriculum with a global perspective that provides a transformative experience for students who will make their mark on the world. Qualified candidates for these three roles will be experienced and student-focused leaders with an exceptional track record of developing modern instructional practices, fostering a positive school climate, and leading impactful change initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate an open, approachable, empathetic, and responsive leadership style that invites and respects the perspectives and views of others and builds a culture of trust and inclusion. Karen Neitzel and Deborah Welch are excited to lead these searches. More information about all three positions can be found via our Current Searches page: https://lnkd.in/gX-eV3EW

Viewpoint School is seeking an experienced, mission-aligned, and proactive leader to serve as their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO). A TK-12 learning community of 1200 students located in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Calabasas, CA, Viewpoint offers a curriculum centered on world readiness through academic depth, inspired leadership, global citizenship, and resilient identity. The ideal candidate for their next CFOO will be a dynamic leader with a proven record of accomplishment who engages professionally and productively with all the school’s constituencies. Gregory Britton and Sara Shulman are excited to lead this search. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eg2xRTmx

Bentley School is searching for their next Upper School Director, for July 2025. A thriving K-12 independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette, CA, Bentley is an inclusive community of 650 students and 150 employees. They seek a dedicated and talented independent school leader who values academic excellence, student life balance, and a strong sense of belonging among all constituencies to serve as their next Upper School Director. Strong candidates will have a track record of building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative organization, and will have a deep understanding of developmental challenges and milestones. John Faubert and Karen Whitaker are excited to lead this search. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/eYp_m-Gd

The International School of Beijing (ISB) is seeking their next Head of School, to begin July 2026. A thriving community of 1800 students from Early Years 2 to Grade 12, ISB is located on a 32-acre campus in the northeastern suburb of Shunyi. Successful candidates for their next Head of School will have proven leadership experience as a Head or senior administrator, with demonstrated success in sustaining strategic initiatives, operational management, and financial stewardship in alignment with the school’s mission and vision. John Allman and Madeleine Maceda Heide lead the search for a candidate with a personal commitment to establishing a school climate that fosters understanding, respect, and safety for diverse identities within the school community. To learn more about this role, visit https://lnkd.in/edertebB

Friends Academy in Locust Valley, NY is searching for their next Head of School, to join the community in July 2026. A co-educational day school for nearly 650 students in grades PK-12, Friends Academy is a school shaped by and based on Quaker values and offers a first-rate academic program, competitive athletics, and a rich offering of arts. Friends Academy seeks an experienced, proven, and confident leader who has shown the ability to execute strategy and manage all facets of a complex multi-division organization. Their next Head of School should be a steward of culture whose alignment with Quaker values unites a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community that “sees the light” in each member. Mark Davis, William MacMullen, and Scott Nelson lead this search. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/enMgiStn

The International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Stewardship Manager to begin in June 2025. A nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and empowerment of girls, ICGS is powered by one persistent and vital goal: advancing girls and women. Their new Stewardship Manager will work remotely to manage strategic partnerships, enhance member engagement through events and programs, and oversee initiatives that strengthen the global ICGS network. Compelling candidates for this role will have proven experience managing events, programs, and strategic initiatives within an association, nonprofit, or educational setting. Marsha Little and Amy Rogers lead the search for a candidate with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. More information about this role is available at https://lnkd.in/ez_ucDni