Dear SAA Families,

Last November, SAA embarked on a journey to find its next Head of School. A Search Committee was formed, comprised of parents, teachers, administration and trustees. An experienced search firm, RG175, was selected and began the work of searching for an Interim Head of School. The Search Committee hired Ed Hollinger, to continue SAA’s mission and help during this time of transition. We are thankful and grateful for Ed’s leadership that began long before this 2023-2024 school year.

In January, RG175 consultants Jerry Katz and Cathy Hunter spent two days at SAA, during which they spoke with and listened to our students, parents, faculty, staff and trustees. A community survey was also administered to all SAA constituents. This information helped to inform SAA's position statement that not only showcased who SAA is as a school, but also articulated a vision for the future and hopes for our next leader, as voiced by all of our community.

We have asked a lot of our community and appreciate the trust that you have placed in us. The extra amount of time that each of you has given and the care that you have invested into this important process has been invaluable.

On behalf of the entire Search Committee we would like to say THANK YOU!

The next few weeks will continue to be busy for all of us, and we hope to be able to announce the appointment of the next permanent Head of School sometime soon.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Search Committee at searchcommittee@scienceandartsacademy.org.

Sincerely,

Bert Gutierrez Wynne

Kirsten Bedway