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Stockholm International School, Stockholm, Sweden

Littleford & Associates is delighted to announce that Stockholm International School has selected Mr. Rune Svaninger as its new Head of School. Mr Svaninger is an experienced educational leader who has been Head of two of Sweden’s most prestigious international boarding schools, Lundsberg Skola and Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (Sigtuna). He is well respected and connected in the country's corporate and governmental areas as well as in the academic realm.

The Pathway School, Norristown, PA

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of David Maola as President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Maola is President of his own consulting company which advises non-profits on legal, operational and fundraising matters. Previously, he was the Executive Director of several Foundations: The Drug Information Association and Foundation (Pennsylvania, Switzerland and Japan); Chester County Bar Association and Foundation (West Chester, Pennsylvania); and Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (Chicago, IL). Mr. Maola has a law degree from Temple University, an MBA from California pacific University and a BA from Temple University.

Saint Joseph's High School, Trumbull, CT

Saint Joseph's High School, Trumbull, CT has appointed William J. Fitzgerald as President. Bill Fitzgerald has been Headmaster of Pope John XXIII High School in Holyoke, MA since 2005. Previously, he was President of the Catholic Schools of Pittsfield, MA and Director of Holyoke Catholic High School in Holyoke, MA. Mr. Fitzgerald holds a Doctorate of Philosophy, Education Administration and a Master of Education both from Boston College. He has a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School and a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.

The Elmwood School, Ottawa, Canada

The Elmwood School Ottawa Canada has appointed Cheryl L. Boughton as Head of School. Cheryl Boughton is currently the Deputy Head of Bedford Preparatory School in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, an independent boarding school for 1100 male students. Prior to joining Bedford, Ms. Boughton spent eight years working in all-girls schools in the United Kingdom. Educated at Queen's University and the University of Toronto, Ms. Boughton has over ten years experience in progressively senior roles managing independent schools.

The Timber Ridge School, Winchester, VA

Littleford & Associates is delighted to announce that The Timber Ridge School, Winchester, VA, has appointed John J. Lamanna as Executive Director effective July 1, 2007. John Lamanna has been Chief Operating Officer of the Timber Ridge School since 1979. He has served the Timber Ridge School in various capacities since 1976. In addition to many certifications and licenses and special training, Mr. Lammana has a Doctorate of Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and both a Masters in Counseling and Personal Guidance and a B.A. in Social Science from St. Bonaventure University.

Lowell School, Washington, DC

We are pleased to announce that Deborah Gibbs, Assistant Head for Academic Affairs, Marin Country Day School, Corte Madera, CA has been appointed Head of the Lowell School effective July 1, 2007.

Chinese International School

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce that the Chinese International School has named Tonya R. Porter Head of the Primary School Division. Since 2001, Ms. Porter has been Principal of the United Nations International School Junior School in New York, New York. Prior to that she served as Principal of the International School Bangkok High School and as Principal of both Caledonia High School and Elementary School in Michigan. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees are from Michigan State University.

Hong Kong International School

Littleford & Associates is delighted to announce that the Hong Kong International School has appointed Ms. Lisa Ahnert as Mandarin Program Administrator. Presently, she is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Chinese Language Program at Southern Methodist University where she has served since 1997. Prior to that she was Director and Founder of the Chinese Language Program at the Greenhill School in Dallas, TX. Ms. Ahnert has an MA in Applied Linguistics and Communications from Oberlin College and a BA from Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan.

The Vanguard School and The Crossroads School

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce that Valley Forge Special Education Services Corporation (VFSESC), Paoli, Pennsylvania has appointed Osborne ("Oz") F. Abbey, Jr., Chief Executive Officer overseeing the Vanguard and Crossroads Schools. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Education Officer of the Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abbey holds a Doctorate and Masters of Special Education Administration both from Columbia University. He also served in the United Stares Navy as Commander, US Naval Forces, Europe, Admiral's Aide-de-camp.