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Located on a 38-acre campus in Līhu‘e, Island School enrolls 488 students in grades PK-12 and offers a traditional well-rounded private school structure while providing an unrivaled, yet unpretentious college-preparatory educational experience for families on the island of Kaua‘i. The student body represents communities from across the island, from as far north as Hā‘ena to as far west as Kekaha. They work hard for their academic achievement and to fulfill their promise. In accordance with our mission, we strive to guide our students with an education that is not only rich in academic content, skill development, the arts, athletics and wellness, but also deeply rooted in place, as well as the Hawaiian values of ho‘ihi (respect), kūlia i ka nu‘u (striving for the summit), kuleana (personal responsibility), ‘ike loa (learning and wisdom), pa’ahana (hardworking), lōkahi (teamwork and collaboration), ho‘omau (perseverance), and mālama (stewardship).

Island School seeks a director of enrollment management (DEM) to oversee the strategic and operational components of the school’s enrollment, re-enrollment, student recruitment, and financial aid. Building upon the existing strengths of the admission office, the DEM facilitates an enrollment management mindset among school leadership and conducts research to ensure the school achieves enrollment goals established by the board of directors and head of school. The DEM is also a strategic partner to the CFO and board of directors’ finance committee, and participates in tuition setting and financial aid strategy. Ideal candidates will be attentive to the unique demographics of Kaua’i, eager to expand the footprint of Island School’s market position, and a warm and engaging spokesperson for the school. The DEM reports directly to the head of school and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Island School looks forward to welcoming the director to start later this summer.

This position has been filled.  An announcement will be posted later this summer.

As Portland’s longest-established language immersion school and the only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Portland for preschool through eighth grade, French International School of Oregon educates students from a global perspective, preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. French International has always been a school that embraces change and transformation in order to provide a unique experience for its students, and school leaders have spent the last 47 years developing and delivering an exceptional educational program. French International attracts the best educators from across the globe, who combine language immersion with the IB framework to nurture a global mindset, provide foundational skills for lifelong success, and enable children to navigate the world with empathy and curiosity. The past few years have been ones of marked growth and evolution for the school, with enrollment at an historical high and an exciting $8MM capital campaign already underway to modernize the school’s campus.

Over the last several years, the business office and other operational departments have come to play an increasingly important role in budget management, plant construction and improvement, and daily logistics. French International is currently hiring for a chief financial officer (CFO) who will contribute to this momentum by providing exceptional leadership around financial analysis, operational efficiency, internal workflows, and strategic planning. The CFO oversees three functional units—finance, HR, and facilities. The point positions for the finance and HR units are both in transition, with a new role (controller) having just been created, and the director of HR position having just come open. Thus, the next CFO should be comfortable evaluating financial and HR processes, eager to assess and improve workflows, and excellent at staff development and team dynamics. All the while French International needs a skilled C-level leader who can plan, forecast, strategize, and develop outstanding partnerships with external stakeholders. The CFO is a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the head of school. French International is looking to onboard the next CFO this summer, to ensure a smooth start to the 2025-2026 school year.

This position has been filled.  An announcement will be posted later this summer.

Mirman School, K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted learners, announces the hiring of William Rivera as its human resources manager. Mr. Rivera is a passionate HR professional dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces and driving strategic HR transformations, bringing experience from higher education, independent schools, and corporate environments.

This position reports to the chief financial officer.

Last Chance for Animals, an international, non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new director of program operations, who started in the spring of 2025.  Because of the confidential nature of this work, the name and background of the individual hired has been withheld.

This new position reports to the CFO/CEO.

The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, a beacon of New Excellence in Early Childhood through grade 8 independent school education in Southern Nevada, announces the hiring of Lane Young as its director of digital learning & technology. Mr. Young has dedicated his career to using digital learning to promote deeper inquiry and equity, leading technology curriculum efforts that seamlessly balance innovation with the mission of supporting personalized, progressive education.

This new position reports to the head of school.

The Winsor School, an independent all-girls school that has been educating girls for nearly 140 years in Boston, announces the hiring of Jason Curtis as its director of technology. Mr. Curtis brings over 20 years of experience in educational and operational technology, change management, personnel leadership, and building strong partnerships between technology teams and school communities.

This position reports to the head of school.

Mirman School, K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted learners, announces the hiring of Amy Brownlee as its director of finance and operations. Ms. Brownlee brings over a decade of experience in technology integration and innovation from early childhood through high school, and has shared her expertise at ISTE, FETC, Deeper Learning, TAIS, and Lausanne Learning events.

This position reports to the head of school.

Turning Point School, which serves preschool through 8th grade and follows a 'positive equation for achievement' grounded in scientific research and positive psychology, announces the hiring of Ellen Lin Charls as its director of finance and operations. Ms. Charls has spent 17 years supporting public charter schools, developing deep expertise in all non-academic functions essential to school operations.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Bay School of San Francisco, a private coeducational college preparatory school located in the Presidio, announces the hiring of Erwin Wong as its director of admissions and strategy. Mr. Wong brings over 20 years of experience in education, ranging from early childhood to graduate-level programs, during which he has developed a comprehensive understanding of enrollment strategies.

This new position reports to the head of school.

Lick-Wilmerding High School, a private school serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Adam Anderson as its chief financial and operations officer. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience in finance, operations, strategy, and people functions, with leadership roles in both the public education sector and the private sector.

This position reports to the head of school.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, a thriving TK-8 independent school dedicated to academic excellence, Jewish living, and community responsibility, announces the hiring of Sarina Fierro as its head of lower school. Ms. Fierro brings robust leadership experience in elementary education, where she led curriculum innovation, implemented interdisciplinary STEM initiatives, and supported faculty development.

Lick-Wilmerding High School, a private school serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Charlotte Gjedsted as its dean of technology. With over 11 years of classroom experience and a background in educational psychology, Ms. Gjedsted brings a deep passion for using technology to foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world learning.

This new position reports to the head of school.

Shanghai American School (SAS), a premier English-language day school in Shanghai, announces the hiring of Sonia Barghani as its elementary vice principal (PK-grade 2). Ms. Barghani has 16 years of educational experience, having worked in schools in Iran and China, and is dedicated to delivering outstanding educational experiences to diverse communities.

This position reports to the elementary school principal.

Trinity School, a nationally ranked institution with over 300 years of history in education and community service in New York City, announces the hiring of Frederic Skrzypek as its chief information officer. Mr. Skrzypek has over 10 years of experience leading innovative, mission-driven technology initiatives in independent schools.

This position reports to the head of school.

Oakwood School, a two-campus, K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California, announces the hiring of David Hill as its director of finance. Mr. Hill has more than 16 years of experience across corporate finance, accounting, payments, supply chain, and business operations.

This position reports to the chief operations officer.

Town School for Boys, an independent day school in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, announces the hiring of Eduardo Silva as its head of upper school (grades 5-8). Mr. Silva is an experienced educator and independent school leader passionate about academic excellence and student development.

This position reports to the elementary school principal.

Mary McDowell Friends School, a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities, announces the hiring of Stacy Michelle Valentine as its chief technology officer. Ms. Valentine has more than 18 years of experience in managing and administering technology infrastructure and operations.

This position reports to the head of school.

Live Oak School, an independent, K-8 school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Regina Hardatt as its next lower school division director. Ms. Hardatt is a passionate educator and leader committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments. She brings extensive experience in mentoring and supporting educators through innovative professional development programs.

This position reports to the associate head of school.

Live Oak School, an independent, K-8 school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Asha Weber as its next middle school division director. Ms. Weber is an accomplished educational leader dedicated to fostering school environments that prioritize academic excellence and equitable access for all students. She is recognized for building positive school cultures, supporting teacher growth, and employing data-driven strategies to enhance student outcomes.

This position reports to the associate head of school.

The Chapin School, an outstanding K-12 independent day school for girls in New York City,  announces the hiring of Terence Kennedy as its director of technology. Mr. Kennedy has more than a decade of experience implementing innovative technology solutions that align with organizational and educational goals.

This position reports to the CFOO.

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS), a K-12 school championing learners with complex challenges, announces the hiring of Shaun Pall as its IT director. Mr. Pall brings 25 years of extensive IT experience, working with educational and non-profit organizations across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is committed to providing exceptional service and improving technological resources for the academic community.

This position reports to the CFO.

Aim High, a five-week summer enrichment program for 6th-9th grade students navigating systemic barriers in California, announces the hiring of Jessica Pullano as its vice president of development. Ms. Pullano is an accomplished non-profit professional with 21 years of experience spanning all areas of non-profit management. She has extensive expertise in fundraising, donor cultivation, event planning, team management, communications, operations, volunteer engagement, and program development.

This position reports to the CEO.

Live Oak School, an independent, K-8 school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of AJ Viola as its next director of finance. Mr. Viola offers nearly a decade of extensive experience in senior leadership, having served as COO of a nonprofit and in combined COO/CFO roles within a for-profit company. His background includes overseeing finance, operations, and strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on real estate acquisition and development.

This position reports to the head of school.

Alta Vista School, a Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade progressive school based in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Shana Krallman as its next technology systems manager. Ms. Krallman has a strong commitment to using technology to improve teaching and learning experiences. In previous roles, including Systems and Testing Manager at San Domenico School and Lead Curriculum Developer at Cubit.cc, she has supported numerous educational technology initiatives and provided professional development to educators to help integrate technology into the classroom.

This position reports to the CFOO.

Shanghai American School (SAS), an English-language day school offering an American curriculum to nearly 3,000 expat students in prekindergarten through grade 12 on two campuses in Shanghai, announces the hiring of Rebecca Lan as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Lan brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished and driven finance leader, having managed strategic financial planning and budgeting, as well as finance process re-engineering, across various sectors including technology, FinTech, and industrial fields in the US, Singapore, and China.

This position reports to the head of school.

Island School, a PK-12 private college-preparatory school that offers a traditional and well-rounded educational experience for families on the island of Kaua‘i, announces the hiring of Danette Nelson as their next Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Nelson brings over 20 years of experience in guiding corporations through scaling up, navigating complex restructuring, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions.

This position reports to the head of school.

Lick-Wilmerding High School, a private school with public purpose, serving 550 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Elizabeth Pulido as their Human Resources Manager. Ms. Pulido is a dynamic and service-oriented human resources professional focused on meeting organizational issues head-on with a creative and innovative approach.

This position reports to the chief financial and operations officer.

Shanghai American School (SAS), an English-language day school offering an American curriculum to nearly 3,000 expat students in prekindergarten through grade 12 on two campuses in Shanghai, announces the hiring of Renate Hegre as its Director of Human Resources. Ms. Hegre has a robust background in human resources management in both education and the private sector, and she has a passion for creating an open, inclusive and positive working environment.

This position reports to the head of school.

Oregon Episcopal School (OES), which since 1869 has been educating students from around the world with a commitment to inclusion, purpose, service, and social justice, announces the hiring of CJ Remmo as its inaugural Director of Campus Operations. Mr. Remmo has a proven track record in overseeing multifaceted operations and a commitment to fostering safety, security, and community partnerships.

This new position reports to the head of school.

The Allen-Stevenson School, a New York City independent school that has been educating boys in Grades K-8 for over 140 years, announces the hiring of Jonathan Hom as its ​​Director of IT and Information Systems. Mr. Hom is a distinguished director of technology with over a decade of experience leading technology initiatives and services in schools. He has developed ideas for how best to utilize and implement technology in the classroom as well as leverage it for the day-to-day operations of the school.

This position reports to the CFOO.

St. Mary’s School, an independent, International Baccalaureate day school that serves over 700 Pre-K through Grade 8 students, announces the hiring of Trent Jones as its inaugural director of the design center. Mr. Jones is a distinguished educator and innovator who graduated from the USC Iovine and Young Academy in 2019. He served as a lecturer and the Academy’s first maker-in-residence.

This position reports to the director of technology and innovation.

Marlborough School, an independent girls college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in the beautiful Hancock Park district of Los Angeles, California, announces the hiring of Matthew Norko as its Director of Technology. Mr. Norko brings over 20 years of technology experience in independent schools, spanning from a small, all-girls boarding school to a large PK-12 day school, where his roles have enabled him to address operational needs within technology departments, establish policies and protocols, and strategically plan for future expansion.

This position reports to the associate head for finance and administration.

Episcopal High School, a 130-acre college prep boarding school 7 miles from Washington, D.C., announces the hiring of John Caballero as its next director of technology. Mr. Caballero has dedicated over 25 years to his career in education, serving as a teacher, administrator, and technology leader in independent schools, most recently at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC.

This position reports to the chief financial officer.

The Windward School, a three-campus school in the New York City / White Plains Regions serving student with language-based learning disabilities in grades one through nine, announces the hiring of Bernie McCormick as its inaugural chief technology officer.  Mr. McCormick has served as a technology leader in multiple industries and nonprofit organizations for the last 25+ years.

This position reports to the head of school.

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), a PK to grade 8, Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area, announces the hiring of Zachary Rubin as EBI's campus director.  A bilingual educator himself, Mr. Rubin has taught overseas and in the United States at a variety of grade levels.  He has experience as both an IB coordinator and assistant principal in both private and charter schools.

This position reports to the head of school.

Stevenson School, a PK-12 co-educational, college preparatory, boarding and day school with 771 students on two campuses in the beautiful central coast of California, announces the hiring of Kelly Dalton as its Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications. With more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Dalton is a seasoned communications & marketing professional--skilled at developing creative strategies to boost brand recognition, involve stakeholders, and handle public and community relations in both hospitality and government fields.

This position reports to the president.

TVT Community Day School (TVT), one of Orange County’s oldest independent, college preparatory, co-educational day schools, with 830 students in grades TK through 12, announces the hiring of LeAnn Burton as the school's inaugural director of marketing and communications.  This is a new role, charged with strategic leadership in support of the school's externally facing initiatives and campaigns within Orange County and beyond.  Ms. Burton has dedicated over 15 years in marketing and communications, strengthening brand recognition and consistent messaging in the healthcare and medical device industries.

This position reports to the head of school.

Lick-Wilmerding High School, an independent high school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Monica Alatorre as its director of strategic communications.  Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations.  Ms. Alatorre is an experienced, mission-driven communications professional, having served foundations, nonprofits, and educational institutions.  She most recently worked at Envision Education for 10 years in a variety of communications and development roles.

This position reports to the head of school.

Westmark School, an independent grades 2-12 school in Encino, Los Angeles that serves students with language-based learning differences, announces the hiring of Sorin Puchiu as its director of IT and information systems.  Mr. Puchiu worked for over six years as an IT director and later IT and operations director at a nearby school in Los Angeles, and has a successful trackrecord of improving and supporting technology programs.

This position reports to the chief academic officer.

Berkeley Hall School, an independent K-8 school in the Santa Monica Hills, announces the hiring of Sara Aljuboori as its inaugural IT manager.  Ms. Aljuboori worked for World Wide Technology, Inc. for nearly ten years in a variety of roles providing service and support to a large, enterprise organization.  She is an accomplished product manager bringing 11 years of progressive technical and management experience working in cross-functional environments in cloud computing.

This position reports to the director of campus operations.

Chinese American International School, an independent two-year-old through grade 8 independent school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Berkley Summerlin as its next director of advancement.  Founded in 1981 as the first Mandarin immersion school in the United States, CAIS has been recognized globally as a leader in bilingual education and an innovator for its commitment to immersive, cultural education through the study of language.  Ms. Summerlin is a highly experienced, relational, and talented development professional who has worked in the field since graduating from college.  She has served K-12 schools, colleges, associations, and community service organizations.  She is a former D1, all-American, college lacrosse athlete.

This position reports to the head of school.

Francis Parker School, a K-12 school in San Diego founded over 100 years ago, announces the hiring of Allison Kaufman as its next head of marketing and communications.  Ms. Kaufman over 15 years of experience in independent school marketing and communications.  She is a former D1 athlete with expertise in data-driven marketing strategy, project
management design, brand management, and website development.  The head of marketing and communications oversees a team of six people: creative director, assistant director, graphic designer, storyteller, and two specialists.

This position reports to the assistant head of school for external relations.

Francis Parker School, a K-12 school in San Diego founded over 100 years ago, announces the appointment of Mike Rinehart as its interim assistant head of school for finance.  Mr. Rinehart has a background in corporate and nonprofit finance and operational administration.  The assistant head serves as the schoo's chief financial officer and oversees the business office, which includes a director of finance and controller.  The CFO has many touchpoints with the board of trustees and is heavily involved in supporting Parker's continued campus redevelopment and masterplan projects.

This position reports to the head of school.

The San Francisco School, a progressive, PS to grade 8 school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Farnaz Devitt as its next director of finance and operations.  This position oversees the business office, facilities, health and safety, human resources, the kitchen, and other operational areas.  The DFO is also a key liaison to multiple board committees.  Ms. Devitt was most recently the business manager at the Drew School in San Francisco.  She was born in Iran and has over 20 years of nonprofit finance experience.

This position reports to the head of school.

Hillbrook School, a JK-12 independent school in Los Gatos and San Jose, CA, announces the hiring of Josie Porcella as its inaugural director of student support.  Ms. Porcella comes to Hillbrook having worked most recently at Harker School in San Jose, where she was a learning specialist.  She has also served in that role at Bayhill High School in Oakland and Compass High School in San Mateo. A Bay Area native, Ms. Porcella is a member of the Association of Educational Therapists.  The director of student support is a new role that consolidates leadership of two departments--learning specialists and counselors--at a time when the school is adding a high school and a second campus.

This position reports to the associate head of school.

The Girls' Middle School, a grades 6-8 independent school in Palo Alto, announces the hiring of Liz Landa as its director of advancement.  GMS has an ambitious, full-ride scholarship program that supports over 15% of its student body, in addition to traditional development and fundraising goals each year.  Ms. Landa comes to GMS with many years of experience as a fundraising professional in educational and community organizations throughout California.

This position reports to the head of school.

Westmark School, a grades 2-12 independent school in Encino, announces the hiring of Jennifer Stroud as its associate head of school.  Westmark School is a creative and supportive college preparatory school that is dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating students with distinct learning styles in areas such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.  Ms. Stroud comes to Westmark with over 15 years experience working with neurodiverse students.  She has been a learning specialist, program leader, curriculum manager, and academics administrator.

This position reports to the head of school.

Berkeley Hall School, an independent K-8 school in the Santa Monica Hills, announces the hiring of Courtney Grady as its inaugural director of campus operations.  Ms. Grady is an experienced school leader who has overseen programs, projects, and operations in both public and charter school environments.  She has a Bachelor of Science Administration in Interpersonal and Public Communication and a Master of Science Administration in Public Administration, both from Central Michigan University.

This position reports to the head of school.

Drew School, an independent high school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Lyn Werbach as its next CFOO.  Ms. Werbach is an experienced COO/CFO with 20+ years scaling companies and other organizations in the Bay Area.  Ms. Werbach is a board member of the JCC of San Francisco and a Wexner Heritage Fellow. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro, and a M.A. in International Finance and Economics from Brandeis University.

This position reports to the head of school.

Mission Dolores School, a K-8 school outside of Seattle, announces the hiring of Natalie Garcia Lara as its principal.  The principal is the cornerstone of the school’s leadership team, and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations while upholding the school’s mission-driven financial and educational models.  As an educational leader, Ms. Lara has created communities and partnerships with teachers, parents, and students.  She was previously a director of academics at a school in the East Bay.

This position reports to the head of school.

Open Window School, a gifted K-8 school outside of Seattle, announces the hiring of Elizabeth Welden-Smith as its inaugural director of advancement and strategy.  This position was created to help the school launch a major capital campaign with three primary goals: Access, Excellence, and Opportunity Capital.  Ms. Welden-Smith is a mission-driven‌ ‌leader‌ who has brought philanthropic and nonprofit management expertise to numerous social impact organizations.

This position reports to the head of school.

The San Francisco School, a progressive, PS to grade 8 school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Raquel Vizcaíno as its next head of middle school.  This position oversees grades 6, 7, and 8.   Ms. Vizcaíno studied and worked in Spain before moving to the Bay Area in 2014. She has been a Spanish teacher, upper school head, high school counselor, and educational technology liaison/support before her most recent role as 2nd-8th Grade Principal at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional.

This position reports to the head of school.

University High School, an independent grades 9-12 school in San Francisco with five campuses in the prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood, announces the hiring of Howard Levin as its next director of technology.  Mr. Levin has worked at multiple schools in San Francisco and is nationally recognized and acclaimed for his educational technology innovation and leadership.

This position reports to the head of school.

Francis Parker School, a K-12 school in San Diego founded over 100 years ago, announces the hiring of Mike Rinehart as its inaugural head of operations.  Mr. Rinehart has a background in corporate and nonprofit finance and operational administration.  The head of operations oversees several critical functional units at Parker, including transportation, health and safety, facilities, and construction management.

This position reports to the head of school.

Catlin Gabel School, one of the top-rated K-12 schools in Oregon, announces the hiring of Sharon Keiser as its next CFOO.  For the last 10+ years, Ms. Kaiser has served in operational and financial leadership roles at nonprofits throughout the US.  Ms. Kaiser is a Certified Project Management Professional and has a Master's Degree in Professional Accounting from the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

This position reports to the head of school.

Baldwin County Public Schools, a public school district in Southern Alabama with over 31,000 students and 4,000 employees, announces the hiring of David Besancon as its next chief technology officer.  Dr. Besancon has been and IT and technology director in numerous for-profit and educational environments, most recently at Jackson County School District in Mississippi.

This position reports to the superintendent.

Menlo College, a small, private, four-year college in Silicon Valley, announces the hiring of Ahmed Abou-Ismail as its next chief financial officer.  Mr. Abou-Ismail worked most recently for Plug In America, a non-profit, supporter-driven advocacy group that helps consumers, policy-makers, auto manufacturers and others to understand the powerful benefits of driving electric.  Prior to that, Mr. Abou-Imsail worked in various for-profit institutions in senior-level finance management positions.

This position reports to the college president.

The National Association of Independent Schools, an association of nearly 2,000 schools across the US and beyond, announces the hiring of Morva McDonald as its inaugural vice president, leadership and governance.  Ms. McDonald comes to NAIS from Giddens School in Seattle, where she had served as head of school since 2015.  Prior to that, she was an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the College of Education at the University of Washington in Seattle.

This position reports to the chief operating officer.

Mayfield Junior School, a Catholic, K-8 school in Pasadena, CA, announces the hiring of Linda Rabitoy as its next director of finance.  For ten years prior, Ms. Rabitoy worked at Claremont Lincoln University, most recently as the CFO, where she managed the finance division and built the entire financial system for a new university.  From 2000 until 2012 she worked at Methodist Hospital of Southern California, serving first as chief accountant and later as assistant controller.

This position reports to the head of school.

Live Oak School, an independent, K-8 school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Francisca Guzman as its next director of advancement.  Ms Guzman worked most recently at Live Oak, where as director of communication she increased community engagement, implemented processes to ensure brand consistency, executed crisis communication plans during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Francisca is passionate about the power of stories to transform organizations and promote social justice.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Evergreen School, an independent, preschool to grade 8 school in Shoreline, WA, announces the hiring of Dan Wagner as its next chief financial officer.  Mr. Wagner brings over a decade of experience in finance and operations in a variety of organizational settings.  Most recently Mr. Wagner was the director of finance and operations at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, where he oversaw strategy and operations for finance, accounting, investments, endowment management, human resources, risk management, legal, facilities, dining services and transportation.

This position reports to the head of school.

Mission Dolores Academy (MDA), an independent, K-8. Catholic school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Lars Lund as its next head of school.  Mr Lund brings decades of school leadership experience, including 36 years at Junipero Serra High School.  Mission Dolores Academy resulted from the merging of two San Francisco Catholic schools: the Megan Furth Catholic Academy (MFCA) and Mission Dolores School (MDS). The school's history stretches back to 1852, making it the longest-standing Catholic school in San Francisco.  Almost all students at MDA are students of color.

This position reports to the board of directors.

The Bay School of San Francisco, an independent high school in The Presidio National Park, announces the hiring of Benjamin Bingham as its next IT manager.  Over the years as a director of technology in K-12 schools, Mr. Bingham has created and designed a variety of multimodal professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to usher in a progressive approach integrating technology with project based, hands on learning.  The role oversees a team of two technology professionals at Bay: a help desk specialist and a data systems administrator.

The San Francisco School, a PS - grade 8 independent school in San Francisco, CA announces the hiring of Theo Dumothier to serve as its inaugural dean of library services and learning commons. Mr. Dumothier has a wide background in information literacy, information services, and technology.  Mr. Dumothier most recently worked at Simmons University in Boston, where he conducted archival research analyzing provenance narratives for Arabic-script manuscripts held in Western collections, with the goal of assessing the extent of colonial confiscation of manuscripts.

The dean of library services and learning commons reports to the assistant head of school.

Keys School, an independent, preschool to grade 8 school in Palo Alto, CA, announces the hiring of Jing Xu as its next director of admission and enrollment.  Ms. Xu comes to Keys from Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley, where she was the head of marketing and strategic engagement.  For nine years Ms. Xu worked at UCLA in a variety of research, marketing, and communication roles.

This position reports to the head of school.

Live Oak School, an independent, K-8 school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Tanya Susoev as its middle school head.  Ms Susoev worked most recently at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, where she ensured the mission alignment and overall health of academic programs, supervised faculty and staff, and institutionalized equitable, anti-racist, and anti-bias practices across academic and co-curricular programs.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Bush School, the only independent, K-12 school in Seattle, announces the hiring of Rather Stanton as its next chief financial and operating officer.  Mr. Stanton joins the Bush community from Chicago, Illinois, where he co-founded and servers as the COO of Legal Preparatory Charter Academy, a free, open-enrollment public high school that uses a law themed curriculum and culture of high expectations to cultivate compassion, self-motivation, and reflection in young adults.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Willows Community School, an independent, DK to grade 8 school in Culver City, CA, announces the hiring of Geoffrey Agnor as its assistant head of school for academics.  Mr. Agnor has worked for 25 years in schools and served in academic leadership roles in Los Angeles and New York, most recently as the middle school director at Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles.  Geoff began his teaching career at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, where he worked as a teacher, dean and coach from 1997-2007.

This position reports to the head of school.

Sun Valley Community School, an independent boarding and day school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, announces the hiring of Claudia Mihm as its next director of educational technology and innovation.  Ms. Mihm has worked as an educator, researcher, and consultant in a variety of educational, consulting, and nonprofit environments.

This position reports to the head of school.

YouthTruth, a national survey project based in San Francisco that was launched by The Center for Effective Philanthropy, announces the hiring of Mauricio Teles as its inaugural manager of data systems and analytics.  Mr. Teles has over two decades of experience working in business and technical analytics, development, and operations management.

This position reports to the executive director of YouthTruth.

Madison Country Day School (MCDS), an independent day school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, announces the hiring of Nathan Ruhter as its next educational technology and instructional innovation coordinator.  Mr. Ruhter has over a decade of experience working in international schools as an instructional technology and ICT coordinator.

This position reports to the head of middle school.

St. Margaret's Episcopal School, a PS-12, independent day school located on 25 acres in San Juan Capistrano, CA, announces the hiring of Nikki Imai as its director of enterprise technology.  Ms. Imai has an extensive background in IT, information services, and library services management.  For the last 16 years, she has worked in several leadership roles at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, CA.  The director of enterprise technology will work in close concert with a counterpart on the educational technology side.

Phillips Brooks School, an independent, preschool to grade 5 school in Menlo Park, CA, announces the hiring of Sara Poplack as its assistant head of school for academics.  Ms. Poplack is an experienced and committed elementary school educator, who demonstrated not only alignment to the mission and learning culture of PBS, but also her capacity to lead and execute the key responsibilities for this role.  Ms. Poplack is excited about her new role. She has called PBS a special place and was impressed with the faculty’s depth of reflection on their craft, warmth, and dedication to students.

This position reports to the head of school.

AIM Academy, an independent day school in Conshohocken that serves students with language-based learning differences, announces the hiring of Annette Fallon as its next head of school.  Fallon spent 10 years at the Baltimore Lab School, a division of The Lab School of Washington, the original inspiration and design of AIM Academy. Fallon served as a teacher and ultimately went on to a leadership role as the Director of Admissions for eight years.  "We believe that Annette's experience at Baltimore Lab School, watching children learn when actively engaged and fully immersed in their learning experience and seeing the academic success of students when well-trained teachers delivered evidence-based curriculum and strategies to their students, uniquely prepared her to work with our team and lead AIM Academy into the next chapter of our future vision of AIM," said AIM Associate Director Nancy Blair.

The San Francisco School, a preschool to grade 8, independent day school located in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Diane Cho as its technology services coordinator.  Ms. Ko has many years of experience working as an educator, educational advisor, and technoogist in various settings, including a discovery museum and a K-5 inner-city school.

This position reports to the director of design, engineering, and technology.

Drew School, an independent, high school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Chrisopher "Dax" Kajiwara to oversee its IT/IS program.  Mr. Kajiwara has a track record of success as an IT administrator in public school districts in the East Bay.

This position reports to the CFO/COO.

The Athenian School, a grades 6-12, independent day and boarding school located in Danville, CA, announces the hiring of Cassie Kise as its next director of the Carter Innovation Studio.  Ms. Kise has nearly a decade of experience working in shop and design studios, within urban settings, independent schools, and universities.

This position reports to the assistant head of school / middle school director.

Woodland School, an independent day school situated on 10.5 acres in the beautiful and serene community of Portola Valley, announces the hiring of Daniel Cristiani as its next director of teaching, learning, and professional growth, to start July 1, 2021.  Mr. Cristiani comes to Woodland as a senior research analyst at Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO), a part of the Hoover Institution.  Prior to CREDO, Mr. Cristiani worked at two highly respected Bay Area Independent Schools: Nueva School and Pinewood.  At Woodland, Mr. Cristiani will be leading teacher support, mentorship, and development, as well as instructional design and curricular innovation initiatives.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Athenian School, a grades 6-12, independent day and boarding school located in Danville, CA, announces the hiring of Robert Bardenhagen as its next director of educational technology.  Mr. Bardenhagen has an extensive public- and independent-school background in technology, having worked as a director at both Marin Country Day School and more recently the Orinda Union School District.

This position reports to the chief operating officer.

The Park School, a PK-12, independent day school located on 100 acres in Baltimore, announces the hiring of Andy Scott as its next director of IT and information systems.  Mr. Scott has over a decade of experience working in the fields of data, systems, and web applications.  For the last nine years, he has served Park School as its communications manager.

This position reports to the associate head of school for finance and operations.

The Park School, a PK-12, independent day school located on 100 acres in Baltimore, announces the hiring of Christopher Case as its inaugural director of library services and instructional technology.  Mr. Case is an Information professional with 15 years of experience in an academic research library, with four years spent as the manager of the Technical Services Department, one of the largest and most diverse areas in the Sheridan Libraries.

This new position reports to the associate head of school for academics.

Oakwood School, a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951, announces the hiring of Stacie Muñoz as its inaugural director of educational innovation and technology services.  Since 2016, Ms. Muñoz has worked at Urban School in San Francisco, a progressive high school known for its forward-thinking technology program.  Ms. Muñoz will oversee all aspects the technology department, from IT and support to instructional technology and design.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Awty School in Houston, the largest international day school in the United States, announces the hiring of Christopher Wozniak as its next director of IT and information services.  Since 2016, Mr. Wozniak served as the associate director of technology for Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic college preparatory high school in Houston.  Mr. Wozniak also has industry experience in IT support and software development.  Mr. Wozniak graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston with a degree in business administration in management information systems.

The Athenian School, based in Danville, CA announces the hiring of Whitney Hofacker as its inaugural dean of experiential education, to begin on July 1, 2021. Ms. Hofacker brings a diverse and rich background in experiential education, from work as a wilderness experience associate director, to co-director of community service, to program director for youth leadership.  Ms. Hofacker has a Masters of Nonprofit Administration from USF, and BA in Political Science from Miami University.

This position reports to the assistant head of school.

Francis Parker School, a JK-12, multicampus, independent day school in San Diego, announces the hiring of Frederic Skrzypek as its next director of instructional technology and information systems.  For the last six years, Frederic has served as director of technology at Laguna Blanca School in Santa Barbara.  At Parker, their mission is to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

This position reports to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives

Mary Institute and Country Day School, one of the preeminent K-12 schools in the United States, announces the hiring of Stewart Crais as its inaugural chief information officer.  Since 1998, Mr. Crais has worked at Lausanne Collegiate School, where he was the director of technology before becoming the director of operations.  After the merger of two elite schools, MICDS stands as one of the premier independent day schools in the country. The school boasts outstanding facilities, offers a multitude of programs, clubs, and sports teams, and just completed a $100M capital campaign.

This position reports to the head of school.

Knowing Technologies, a California-based consulting firm supporting schools with their complex technology programs, announces the hiring of Michael Smith as its instructional strategy consultant.  Mr. Smith most recently served as strategy officer for Modern Teacher, where he built and mantained close multiyear relationships to schools and districts, as well as designed and managed the execution of multiyear strategic plans focused on scaling personalized learning solutions in classrooms.  Mr. Smith holds a B.A. in History with a minor in Secondary Education, as well as a Masters of Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

This position reports to the director of client strategy.

The Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI), based in Oakland, CA announces the hiring of Ashlee Gutierrez as its next executive director, to take over leadership of BATTI on July 1, 2021. Ms. Gutierrez will assume responsibility following the retirement of Bob Houghteling, who is retiring after nearly twenty years of service as BATTI's founding head.

The executive director reports to the board of directors.

Ransom Everglades School, a grades 5 - 12 independent school in Miami, FL, announces the hiring of Linda Lawrence as its next chief technology officer.  Ms. Lawrence most recently served as director of technology and chair of the applied technology department at Metairie Park Country Day School in Metairie, Louisiana.  Ms. Lawrence has an extensive background in enterprise system architecture and design, both in education and private industry.  Ms. Lawrence holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Alexander Dawson School, an early childhood - grade 8 independent school in Las Vegas, NV announces the hiring of Marc Leonor as its inaugural director of co-curricular programs, to oversee the athletics, summer camp, and after school programs. Throughout his career, Mr. Leonor has been in many co-curricular leadership roles for educational and youth organizations.  He has served as site director for the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, baseball league director for the Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation Department, and sports director (and later day camp director) for Camp Sharwood in Los Angeles.  In addition, he founded a summer camp program in the Philippines, which grew from 40 students to over 500 in its most recent year.

This position reports to the director of teaching and learning.

The Alexander Dawson School, an early childhood - grade 8 independent school in Las Vegas, NV announces the hiring of Michelle Eckmann as its next chief financial officer. Ms. Eckmann has a long and distinguished career as a financial leader in both the for-profit and nonprofit industries.  For fifteen years she worked at Bank of America in their CFO group, overseeing core finance functions for different business units.  From 2016 to 2020 she was CFO for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada.  Ms. Eckmann has been active in Nevada as a philanthropic leader, which includes her long service within the Junior League since 2007.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Alexander Dawson School, an early childhood - grade 8 independent school in Las Vegas, NV announces the hiring of Brandon Wiley as its next director of teaching and learning.  Mr. Wiley most recently served as the chief program officer of the Buck Institute for Education, a nonprofit consulting firm that helps schools and districts design and sustain quality project based learning initiatives.  Mr. Wiley has also worked for GlobalEdLeader and previously Asia Society, where he was the executive director of the International Studies School Network.  Mr. Wiley has an EdD from the University of Pennsylvania in educational and organizational leadership

This position reports to the head of school.

King School, a preK - grade 12 independent school in Stamford, CT, announces the hiring of Craig Tunks as its next director of technology integration and innovation.  Dr. Tunks has served as a senior leader in technology at several school districts in Connecticut, most recently as the director of digital learning and technology at Weston Public Schools from 2015-2020.  Dr. Tunks has higher degrees in several applied technology areas, including a D.P.S. in Computer Science.

This position reports to the head of school.

Live Oak School, a K-8 independent school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Victoria Ladew to oversee its lower school, which spans kindergarten through grade 4. For the previous nine years, Ms. Ladew worked at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional in the East Bay, serving as lead teacher, head of lower school, and later as director of teaching and learning.

The lower school head reports to the head of school.

Live Oak School, a K-8 independent school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Lianna Kali as its inaugural director of instructional innovation.  For twelve years prior, Ms. Kali worked at The Exploratorium in several leadership roles, including project director of the Tinkering Studio, and content developer and educator for STEAM programs.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Seven Hills School, a preschool to grade 8 independent school in Walnut Creek, CA, announces the hiring of Muhammad Ramadan as its next director of educational technology.  Mr. Ramadan most recently served as assistant director of technology at Thaden School in Bentonville, AR, where he had worked since 2017.  He recently completed the Early Career and Aspiring Technology Directors program offered by ATLIS, the Association for Technology Leaders in Independent Schools.

This position reports to the head of school.

The San Francisco School, a PS - grade 8 independent school in San Francisco, CA announces the hiring of Kathryn McElvaney to oversee its lower school, which spans the preschool through grade 4. Ms. McElvaney has a long history of progressive education--both as a teacher and administrator.  She was most recently the founding director of High Meadows Center for Progressive Learning at High Meadows School in Roswell, GA, where she worked since 2005.

The head of lower school reports to the head of school.

Lakeside School, a grades 5-12 independent school in Seattle, WA, announces the hiring of Jamie Britto as its next director of technology.  Mr. Britto most recently served as the chief information officer of Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia, where he worked since 2006.  He has been involved in numerous associations as a strategic expert on technology issues in school, from cybersecurity to innovation.

This position reports to the assistant head of school for finance and operations.

Westminster, a Christian pre-first through grade 12 school with over 1,870 students, nearly 300 faculty, and 180+ acres, announces the hiring of Torrey Williams as its next chief information officer.  Mr. Williams has extensive industry and nonprofit experience as a technology director and leader, and will take over a mission-critical department at one of the largest K-12 schools in the country.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Athenian School, a 6-12, day and boarding school in Danville, CA announces the hiring of Vivian Liao to oversee the Carter Innovation Studio, a 5,200 square foot space that features a shop area, an industrial arts area, and a computer/CADD/3D printer space.  Ms. Liao has a background in engineering--as a student, teacher, advisor, and industry professional. For several years she was a site director for Partnership for Success!, a summer program based in Southern California.

This new position reports to the director of teaching and learning.

The San Francisco School, an independent, coeducational, progressive, K-8 day school in San Francisco, announces the hiring of Carly Reiter as the inaugural director of design, engineering, and technology.  This is a new position that will lead the implementation of a STEAM strategic plan at SFS, a PS/K-8 school known for its progressive education, immersion in music and art, cultural diversity, and challenging academic program.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, a non-profit association serving independent school technology offices, announces the hiring of Christina Lewellen as the next executive director.  Ms. Lewellen most recently served as the vice president for business development and operations of a DC-based association, where she helped to grow membership, revenue, and services.  Ms. Lewellen is a CAE from ASAE, and also holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

This position reports to the board of directors.

The Thacher School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school located in Ojai, California, announces the hiring of Tracy Miller as the next director of studies.  The director of studies oversees the entire curricular program — strategically and operationally — and leads school-wide efforts to advance the teaching and learning program, ensure student success, and develop robust PD for faculty.

This position reports to the head of school.

The Grauer Institute for Excellence and Innovation is thrilled to announce the hiring of Gwyneth Connell as its second director to lead this five-year-old institute at Pomfret School in Connecticut.  Founded in 2014, the Grauer Institute coordinates the ongoing strategic innovation and evolution of the teaching and learning program.  Ms. Connell brings a passion for discovery and a professional background in improvisation as leads what is a major strategic pillar at this revered institution.

The California Association of Independent Schools, a non-profit association in Burbank, CA, announces the hiring of Michael Dy to oversee its technology systems, including the continued development of a custom accreditation portal.  For seventeen years, Mr. Dy worked as the IT manager for an internet retail firm based in Los Angeles.

This position reports to the executive director.

The Athenian School, a 6-12, day and boarding school in Danville, CA announces the hiring of Louis Tullo to oversee its technology program: IT, systems, and integration.  Mr. Tullo worked for several years at The King's College in New York, successfully supporting faculty and major systems transitions.  He has also served as IT Engineer and IT Director in the corporate sector.

This new position reports to the director of teaching and learning.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, a K-8, episcopal day school in Saratoga, CA, announces the hiring of Brett Shapiro to oversee its entire technology program: integration, tech curriculum, IT, and systems.  Mr. Shapiro has extensive experience in film, animation, and design, and has worked for the last several years as the innovation and technology coordinator at a K-8 school in the Bay Area.

Town School for Boys, a K-8 all-boys day school in San Francisco, CA, announces the hiring of Aaron Brill to oversee its technology integration program for faculty and engineering thinking curriculum for students.  Mr. Brill brings over a decade of experience working in K-8 schools, including many years as an extremely talented technology integrator and technology teacher.

This position reports to the director of teaching, learning, and innovation.

San Diego Jewish Academy, a K-12 pluralistic Jewish day school in San Diego, CA, announces the hiring of Kwaku Aning to lead the new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking.  Mr. Aning brings years of experience as an innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial leader.

This new position reports to the head of school.

The Buckley School, a K-9, all-boys school in New York, NY announces the hiring of Julie King to oversee its technology program.  Ms. King has extensive leadership experience, having managed technology and library programs at multiple independent schools in Tennessee.

This new position reports to the headmaster.

Keystone Academy, a K-12 boarding and day school in Beijing, China, announces the hiring of Sandra Chow to oversee the educational technology program.  Sandra is an internationally acclaimed educational technology trainer and educator.

This new position reports to the dean of curriculum.

Phillips Brooks School, a K-5 school in Menlo Park, CA, announces the hiring of Lane Young to oversee all areas of IT and instructional technology.  Mr. Young has significant experience in library and educational technology administration at multiple Midwest independent schools.

This new position reports to the director of teaching and learning.

Viewpoint School, a K-12 school in Calabasas, CA, announces the hiring of Anneke Emerson to oversee all areas of technology and innovation.  Ms. Emerson has an extensive background in all-school leadership and technology administration in independent schools.

This new position reports to the head of school.

The Alexander Dawson School, a K-8 school in Las Vegas, NV, announces the hiring of Hubert Ham to oversee all areas of IT and instructional technology.  Mr. Ham has an extensive background in technology leadership at several public school districts in Texas.

This new position reports to the assistant head of school for education.

River Oaks Baptist School, a K-8 school in Houston, TX, announces the hiring of Brian Mahabee to oversee all areas of IT and instructional technology.  Mr. Mahabee has a background in technology administration at independent schools on the east coast.

This new position reports to the associate head of school for academics.

The Thacher School, a boarding high school in Ojai, CA, announces the hiring of Renee Hawkins to oversee its library and instructional technology programs.  Ms. Hawkins has a background in both library administration and technology integration at independent schools on the east coast.

This new position reports to the assistant head of school.

Miami Country Day School, a K-12 school in Miami, FL., announces the hiring of Lindsay George to oversee all areas of technology--IT, data / systems, and instructional.  Ms. George has an impressive background in technology administration at the higher education level.

This new position reports to the head of school.

Carondelet High School, an all-girls high school in Concord, CA, announces the hiring of Elizabeth Chaponot to oversee all areas of IT and educational technology.  Ms. Chaponot has an extensive background in all-school leadership.

This new position reports to the principal.