Art Charles
Senior Consultant, Coach
As a Senior Consultant for the International Schools Practice, Art has done more than 160 senior administrative searches, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Recent successful searches include American College of Sofia, Bermuda High School for Girls, Branksome Hall Asia, Colegio FD Roosevelt, French International School of Hong Kong, Graded School of São Paulo, International College (Beirut), International School of Amsterdam, Keystone Academy, Lycée International St-Germain-en-Laye, International School of Zug & Luzern, Oberoi International School, Washington International School, as well as the Executive Director searches for AASSA, NESA, and the International Boys’ Schools Coalition.
Art is also a Coach in our Coaching Practice.
Previous Experience
Prior to coming to CS&A, Art worked in five international schools, most recently as President of International College, a 3,500-student, trilingual, PK-12 school on two campuses in Beirut, Lebanon. He also worked as an administrator at the American College of Sofia, Academia Cotopaxi (Ecuador), The American School in Switzerland, and the American Embassy School (India). Art started his career as a French and ESL teacher in Fairfax County, VA and also worked in independent boarding schools in Connecticut, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Education & Interests
Art completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Georgetown University, focusing on French, Italian, and linguistics. While at Georgetown, he was heavily involved with the school’s rowing team and served as president of the Georgetown Crew. Rowing is a particular passion for Art who coached the sport at Georgetown University and George Washington University, as well as at several prep schools, for 20 years. He has walked the Camino de Santiago twice and done two solo bike treks – one transcontinental and one along the Pacific coast of the U.S. Art has chronicled some of his adventure travel in “Holidays in a War Zone.” In his spare time, he crafts Tiffany-design stained glass lampshades and tries to crank out a million meters a year on his Concept2 rowing erg.
The People Powering Our Success
Our team is made up of exceptional individuals who bring deep experience, dedication, and invaluable connections to every search. Many of us are former independent school professionals who understand firsthand the unique culture and needs of schools. We are collaborative in our approach and passionate about helping institutions and educators thrive.
Building Futures, Designing Tomorrow
We do more than fill positions — we shape the future of schools. By connecting passionate educators and visionary leaders with mission-driven institutions, we help communities thrive and students flourish. Our work has a lasting impact, strengthening school culture and ensuring that every match we make supports long-term success.