Working in a boarding school can be one of the most rewarding experiences for an educator. If immersive teaching environments, tight-knit communities, top-notch facilities and resources, and opportunities to make a real different sound appealing to you, you should consider the world of boarding schools.
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Human resource professionals in independent schools juggle a wide range of critical responsibilities, from overseeing hiring and risk management to collaborating with the administrative team, all while fostering a supportive environment for staff and students. In recent years, Carney, Sandoe & Associates has witnessed a growing trend among independent schools to elevate the role of
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Competition for Talent Over the past twenty years, the job of an independent school Head of School has become increasingly more complex and demanding. As a result, there has been and continues to be keen competition for talented individuals who can successfully and effectively lead independent school communities. In this highly competitive market for talent,
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I started my career in education as an English teacher with Detroit Public Schools in 1993. My first teaching assignment was at the high school I graduated from after writing a letter to the principal– Mumford High School, made famous by Eddie Murphy, who wore a t-shirt with the school’s name in the first Beverly
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Senior Consultant, Karen Neitzel, had the privilege of sitting down with Heads of School, Jacques Weber and Ariane Baer-Harper. Karen worked with both candidates in their Head of School searches, supporting Jacques’ placement at Dallas International School and then partnering with the Austin International School board to replace him at Austin International with Ariane. She
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One of my favorite childhood memories is of our annual summer trip from Philadelphia to Virginia to a family home where my mother was born. As we drove south, my excitement grew when the Blue Ridge Mountains came into view and we exited I-81 to a state road the led to my small maternal hometown.
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Over the years as President/Head of School/CEO I have been both blessed and challenged to engage with the complete constellation of contributors and claimants to an academic institution. This includes twelve different Board Chairs. Each chair brings a different perspective to the position and, as a result, a different presumption about the relationship between Board
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Search Consultant, Kent Hickey co-wrote an article entitled Discernment is Disposition about effective discernment in Catholic School leadership through integrated contemplative practices that foster spiritual integrity. Follow the link below to read this inspiring article written for Catholic Virtual. Discernment is Disposition
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Carney, Sandoe & Associates International Practice has the privilege of working with schools around the globe. They are offered the unique opportunity to learn about the different cultures that shape a school and how it influences the curriculum, faculty, and students. International schools provide opportunities for cultural awareness, global citizenship, and social-emotional learning. Senior Consultant,
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More often than not, as a job seeker your résumé precedes you. It is the first impression a potential school has of you – and is usually a quick one. At Carney, Sandoe & Associates, we see hundreds of résumés for aspiring and current heads of school each year. Some catch our eye and capture
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