Head of School Search Update: A Message from the Head Search Co-Chairs
During November 13 - 15, Dr. Jerry Larson of Educational Directions conducted listening sessions on campus as a first step toward hiring the next Head of School. Our community actively participated in these sessions and we shared perspectives from more than 200 participants during this visit. From students, current parents, and faculty/staff, to Trustees, alumni, Foundation board members, and alumni parents, he applauded our active engagement. In fact, Dr. Larson remarked that he spoke with more members of The Colorado Springs School than he has in his last five head of school searches combined.  
 
As a result of the listening sessions, Educational Directions prepared a detailed prospectus for the search and is actively seeking applicants for the position. The prospectus describes The Colorado Springs School, the priorities for the next Head of School, and the attributes and experiences we are looking for in the next head.
Industry best practice recommends maintaining confidentiality with the search, protecting a candidate's status until the finalist stage, when the CSS community will be provided the opportunity to meet the finalists.  
 
Throughout the process, we will continue to send updates or you may reference the
Head of School Search webpage. As previously announced, Aaron Schubach, current Head of School will be headed to Santa Fe Preparatory School starting in the 2020-2021 academic year.    
 
Outlined below is the anticipated timeline for the search:
  • Application Deadline: December 27, 2019
  • Candidates Notified of Status: January 9, 2020
  • Semifinalists Interviews: Between January 14 - January 29, 2020
  • Finalist Interviews: Between January 30 - February 21, 2020
  • Start Date: July 1, 2020
Sincerely,

Board President
Head Search Co-Chair
The Colorado Springs School
Board of Trustees
Head Search Co-Chair
The Colorado Springs School