Dear Thacher Community,
On July 1, 2018, Deba Palma officially assumed her position as our interim Head of School. We are grateful for Deba’s expertise and appreciate the stability her leadership will provide for Thacher through 2018-2019.
Although we are pleased with the established interim plan, the Board’s search for a permanent Head of School continues. Last August we engaged the expert services of Carney, Sandoe & Associates to assist with the search process. This work continues and we endeavor to identify the strongest candidates for consideration and long-term appointment to this vital position.
The members of the Search Committee have recently reconvened. This Committee works well together and offers a balanced representation from the Board of Trustees, Faculty, and Parent Community. There is one change in the Committee membership: Susan Swift is replacing Joy Tardiff who recently completed her term as Trustee and therefore is no longer a member. We are grateful to her for all her work and leadership, and she will be missed. Susan Swift brings a great deal of expertise to our mission with over 44 years of experience as a Montessori educator and Head of School. Additionally, Mary Saunders has graciously agreed to provide administrative support to the committee as needed.
Much of the Search Committee’s work will take place over the summer months. We plan to identify two or three finalists to visit the school for a more comprehensive interview schedule by early October. It is the Board's goal to have the next Head of School appointed by mid-fall and contracted to begin work on July 1, 2019.
The Board is committed to this important work and you have our promise that we will not compromise in seeking the best appointee to guide Thacher's future.
We wish you all a fun and restful Summer!
Warm regards,
Thacher Montessori Board of Trustees
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Marie Cora, Trustee
Chase Eschauzier, Current Parent
Judy Farley McFatter, Trustee, Co-Chair Search Committee
Paul Hutchinson, Board Chair, Co-Chair Search Committee
Quentin Kruel, Current Parent
Carla Moore, Lead Guide
Michelle Seyller, Assistant Head of School
Adam Percy, AP Co-Lead Guide
Susan Swift, Trustee
Mary Saunders - Administrative Support
