Canterbury School is pleased to announce that Matthew “Matt” Cloud will serve as their next Director of Advancement. Matt comes to Canterbury from the Casady School in Oklahoma City, OK, where he has been the Director of Campaigns since 2017.
Canterbury School is a co-educational day school offering a college preparatory education to nearly 800 students in early childhood through grade 12. The school is located on two campuses totaling 70 acres in the heart of northeast Indiana.
Columbus Academy is pleased to announce that Adriana Matzke has been appointed as their new Director of Enrollment Management. From 2002-2021, Adriana was at The Blake School in Minneapolis, where she most recently served as Associate Director of Admissions. She is currently the Director of K-12 Outreach and Engagement at World Savvy, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit.
Located on an expansive 231-acre campus eight miles from downtown Columbus, OH, Columbus Academy (CA) is an independent, co-educational school for over 1100 students from age 3 to grade 12. CA enriches its academic tradition of excellence by valuing a broad diversity of students as it seeks to develop the complete person: mind, body and character.
The Columbus School for Girls proudly announces the appointment of Kristin McAndrew as their next Director of College Counseling, effective July 2023. Kristin leaves St. Michael's College in Vermont where she has served as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing since 2019.
The Columbus School for Girls is the only all-girl, Pre K-12 school in central Ohio. Home to 500 students, the mission is to empower girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders.
Culver Academies is pleased to welcome Kimberly Cullen as their next Dean of Advising, effective this July. Kim has 25 years of experience as a school leader, educator, consultant, and coach. Last year Kimberly ended an impressive 26 year tenure at American School of Madrid where she served respectively as Internal Accreditation Coordinator, Development Head & Community Liaison, Guidance and College Counselor, Dean of Students, and most recently Upper School Director. Kimberly holds a B.A in Religious Studies from Hamilton College, an M.A. in Hearing Impaired Education from University of Hertfordshire, and an M.S. in Human Services/Counseling Studies from Capella University.
Culver Academies is a college preparatory boarding school located in Culver, Indiana, which is composed of three entities: Culver Military Academy for boys, Culver Girls Academy, both grades 9-12, and the Culver Summer Schools and Camps for ages 7-18. Located on 1,800 beautiful acres along the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver offers a residential experience beyond that of the typical boarding school. Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual – mind, spirit, and body.
Culver Academies is pleased to announce that Caren Standfast will be the next Dean of Culver Girls Academy. Caren has been a senior instructor in mathematics department at Culver Academies since 2020.
Culver Academies is a private boarding school educating over 800 boys and girls in grades 9-12 for leadership and responsible citizenship in society. The Culver curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, depth, balance, and teamwork.
Montini Catholic High School is delighted to announce that Kevin Beirne will be their third President. Kevin has been at Montini since 2008, serving as a teacher, Director of the Digital Learning Initiative, Assistant Principal of Student Services, and most recently as Principal.
Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, co-educational, college preparatory high school of 530 students. The Montini experience is rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as emulated by St. John Baptist de La Salle, and the school is committed to the education of the whole person.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is thrilled to announce Carey Temple Harrington '86 as the next President. No stranger to McCauley, Carey is an Alumna and the former Vice President of Institutional Advancement (2013-2021). During her tenure as VP for Institutional Advancement, she led the current Future Ready capital campaign to raise more than 6 million dollars, becoming the largest fundraising initiative in school history. Most recently, Carey served as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, where she developed donor opportunities and stewarded sustainable relationships with corporate partners. Carey also served as Director of Major Gifts at Nazareth Academy High School in Illinois. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University and a Mini MBA Certificate in Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is an all-girls Catholic high school located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. With just under 900 girls, Mother McAuley is the largest all-girls high school in the country. McAuley is a place that empowers students to use their strong voices and leadership abilities to make a lasting difference in the world. Dedicated to the mission of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, students grow in their faith and learn the importance of service and giving back to their community.
Principia School is excited to welcome Merry Sorrells this summer as their next Head of School. Merry has served as head of school at two faith-based, private schools for 14 years, St. Martin's Episcopal School and St. Paul's Episcopal School, both in Louisiana. In addition, she has worked as an assistant head of school, director of advancement, and director of admissions. She is currently interim associate head of school at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Merry has experience as a founding board member for a charter school and also as a board member for three private schools. She has served as president of the board executive committee of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. She also served as secretary of the board for the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools and was on the Standards Committees for both of these associations for several years. Merry holds an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from University of Holy Cross, an M.Ed. in Education Administration from University of New Orleans, and a B.A. in International Relations from Principia College.
Founded in 1898, Principia School is a student-centered, future-focused coeducational day and boarding school grounded on the teachings of Christian Science. Principia is home to 480 students from infancy through grade 12 and located on a beautiful, 360-acre campus in Town and Country, MO. A Principia education focuses on building character and honing skills for the betterment of humanity. The school fosters a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities.
St. John Bosco Catholic School is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Robey as their next Principal. Mike’s educational experience spans over 35 years. He previously served as a Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent for public schools throughout Illinois.
St. John Bosco Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic school in the Diocese of Green Bay that serves over 100 students in grades 4K-8. St. John Bosco is dedicated to its mission of shaping future leaders by providing academic excellence in a caring environment where faith is put into action.
Sycamore School is proud to announce John Huber as their next Head of School. Most recently, John served as the Interim Head at the Waverly School in Pasadena, CA. During his year at Waverly, he increased fundraising and developed policies and procedures for the school’s future growth. He has over 28 years of experience in independent schools, and was previously the Head of School at the Emerson School in Ann Arbor, MI and Barnesville School in Barnesville, MD. John is a graduate of Cornell University (B.A., classics) and Villanova University (M.A., educational leadership). He also completed the Klingenstein Heads of School program at the Teachers College of Columbia University.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sycamore School is a private day school for gifted children in grades PK-8. The school was founded in 1984 by a group of Indianapolis parents who were unsatisfied with the existing educational opportunities available for their academically gifted children. They decided to establish a private, independent institution that would expand these opportunities. With a campus of 16 acres and an enrollment of over 400 students, Sycamore continues to grow and advance its reputation as a leader in the education of gifted children.
The University School of Milwaukee is delighted to announce the appointment of Claudia Fritz as their new Director of Enrollment Management. Claudia has been at the University School of Milwaukee since 2008, serving as Associate Director of Enrollment Management and Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs.
The University School of Milwaukee (USM) is a PK-12 day school of 1140 students, located on a 125-acre campus on the northern edge of Milwaukee County. USM is Wisconsin’s top-rated independent school offering an outstanding college-preparatory school experience in a supportive and inclusive community.
Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that Kristen Rojas will be their next Principal. Kristen, a 1985 graduate of Ursuline Academy, comes to Ursuline from Ohio’s Princeton City School District, where she currently serves as Principal of the Princeton Innovation Center.
Ursuline Academy is an independent, college preparatory Catholic high school for over 500 young women in grades 9-12. The school’s mission is to prepare young women for college and beyond by nurturing the soul, intellect, heart, and imagination.
Wellington School is delighted to announce the appointment of Eliza McLaren as their next Head of School. Eliza is currently the Associate Head of School at Indian Creek School in Crownsville, MD, and previously worked at Rye Country Day School and Roland Park Country School.
The first co-educational independent school in Columbus, the capital of Ohio, Wellington School is home to over 700 students in grades PK-12. At Wellington, academic excellence thrives in an environment where students are valued for who they are and where creativity and invention flourish.