St. Agnes Academy Head of School Search
As a community, let us pray for the gift of God’s grace and guidance as we enter the next chapter in the life of our beloved St. Agnes Academy.
-Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P.
-Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P.
Retirement Announcement from Head of School Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to teach as far back as I can remember. When we were kids and played “school,” I insisted on being the teacher. And so it came to pass . . .
I write now to let you know that the next school year, 2021-2022, will be my last year as Head of School. There is a time and a season for everything, and I am honored to pass the opportunity to lead a healthy, strong, and vibrant school and community to our next fortunate Head of School. I will still be very much a part of the SAA community after this
transition.
Our boards are strong, there is a deep bench of excellent internal leadership, and our Catholic, Dominican values permeate in all that we do. Our faculty/staff and students are second to none. St. Agnes is firing on all cylinders! Announcing my decision now gives the Board of Directors the time necessary to form a search committee and hire a national search firm to help identify and call my successor to this amazing ministry at SAA. I look forward to playing a part as the next phase unfolds.
This is my 40th year as an administrator at St. Agnes Academy, and in addition to this, I spent four incredible years as a student here. I have loved and valued every step of my journey, and I could not be prouder of where the Academy stands right now. We have exceeded our wildest hopes and visions! Most importantly, each day, I am awed to see how our school community embraces and breathes life into the Dominican pillars of prayer, study,
community, and preaching.
I have cherished every minute and what I have learned in this ministry is that it is not about the statistics - the number of diplomas signed or the number of academic awards or state and district championships received, but more importantly, it is about people and relationships. Students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae, grandparents, and board members, I feel privileged to share a piece of your life journey – these relationships have been
transformational!
I plan on continuing to work hard during these next 17 months. We have a new strategic plan to roll out and begin implementing, and I want to ensure a smooth transition so that the next Head of School will have the same incredible experience of leading this magnificent school. This is not good-bye – there is still lots to be done!
As a community, let us pray for the gift of God’s grace and guidance as we enter the next chapter in the life of our beloved St. Agnes Academy. Onward we go!
With love, gratitude, and in prayer,
Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P.
Head of School
I wanted to teach as far back as I can remember. When we were kids and played “school,” I insisted on being the teacher. And so it came to pass . . .
I write now to let you know that the next school year, 2021-2022, will be my last year as Head of School. There is a time and a season for everything, and I am honored to pass the opportunity to lead a healthy, strong, and vibrant school and community to our next fortunate Head of School. I will still be very much a part of the SAA community after this
transition.
Our boards are strong, there is a deep bench of excellent internal leadership, and our Catholic, Dominican values permeate in all that we do. Our faculty/staff and students are second to none. St. Agnes is firing on all cylinders! Announcing my decision now gives the Board of Directors the time necessary to form a search committee and hire a national search firm to help identify and call my successor to this amazing ministry at SAA. I look forward to playing a part as the next phase unfolds.
This is my 40th year as an administrator at St. Agnes Academy, and in addition to this, I spent four incredible years as a student here. I have loved and valued every step of my journey, and I could not be prouder of where the Academy stands right now. We have exceeded our wildest hopes and visions! Most importantly, each day, I am awed to see how our school community embraces and breathes life into the Dominican pillars of prayer, study,
community, and preaching.
I have cherished every minute and what I have learned in this ministry is that it is not about the statistics - the number of diplomas signed or the number of academic awards or state and district championships received, but more importantly, it is about people and relationships. Students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae, grandparents, and board members, I feel privileged to share a piece of your life journey – these relationships have been
transformational!
I plan on continuing to work hard during these next 17 months. We have a new strategic plan to roll out and begin implementing, and I want to ensure a smooth transition so that the next Head of School will have the same incredible experience of leading this magnificent school. This is not good-bye – there is still lots to be done!
As a community, let us pray for the gift of God’s grace and guidance as we enter the next chapter in the life of our beloved St. Agnes Academy. Onward we go!
With love, gratitude, and in prayer,
Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P.
Head of School
FAQs
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Can you tell me about Carney, Sandoe & Associates?
Since inception in 1977, Carney, Sandoe & Associates have worked successfully with over 1,800 independent, private, boarding, and charter schools in 48 states and 32 countries to provide exceptional faculty recruitment, head of school search, and strategic consulting services.C,S & A takes the time to learn the unique culture of each school, and invests heavily in forming long-lasting relationships with their hiring contacts. Their recruitment process is a deeply personal one; often visiting clients on campus to learn as much as they can about the inner workings of the organization. -
How do I apply for the HOS position?
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants, Barbara Daush or Mike Mersky
Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:
• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position.
• A current résumé.
• A one-page statement of educational philosophy and practice.
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each. -
What is the expected timeline of the search process?
The Search Committee hopes to identify and, with the Board’s approval, name the next Head of School in the fall of 2021. -
What is the role of the Head of School Search Committee?
The HSSC consists of current members of the St. Agnes Academy board of directors. The role of the HSSC is to engage broadly with the School community and to listen to a wide variety of views about the School and the qualities needed in the next Head of School. The Board asks the Search Committee to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the search process, while respecting the confidentiality of the candidate recruitment process. -
What is the search criteria in looking for a new Head of School?
The Search Committee seeks candidates whose values align with our mission, and whose experience and skill set will enable this individual to advance our Strategic Plan. With this in mind, the Search Committee has engaged broadly with the St. Agnes community, through personal interviews and surveys, to listen to a wide variety of views about St. Agnes and the qualities needed in the next Head of School. Please see the findings from the community survey under "Head of School Position Community Survey."
Position Description
Head of School Position Community Survey
Head of School Search Committee
The Search Committee includes a diverse group of trustees, parents, and alumnae. The Head of School Search Committee (HSSC) will be primarily responsible for working with the search firm, obtaining input from the parents, alumnae, faculty, staff and the administration, developing an ideal candidate profile, assessing qualifications and suitability of prospective candidates and interviewing candidates. Our expectation is that this effort will result in the presentation of finalists to the school community in the fall of 2021.
Camille Cash, Board of Directors & Past Parent
Gina DeBottis ‘85 – Board Chair
Ellen DeSanctis – HSSC Chair
Jeannie Joe, Board of Directors & Current Parent
Lucy Leonard , Board of Directors & Past Parent
Lindy Upton McGee ‘92, Alumna & Current Parent
Sean O’Donnell, Board of Directors & Current Parent
Donna Pollard, O.P., Dominican Trustee
Andrew Schroeder, Board of Directors & Current Parent
Camille Cash, Board of Directors & Past Parent
Gina DeBottis ‘85 – Board Chair
Ellen DeSanctis – HSSC Chair
Jeannie Joe, Board of Directors & Current Parent
Lucy Leonard , Board of Directors & Past Parent
Lindy Upton McGee ‘92, Alumna & Current Parent
Sean O’Donnell, Board of Directors & Current Parent
Donna Pollard, O.P., Dominican Trustee
Andrew Schroeder, Board of Directors & Current Parent
