SEARCHES


Littleford & Associates conducts searches for heads and interim heads of independent schools and non-profit organizations. The Firm's niche in this market is a customized approach to this politically sensitive process including: in depth knowledge of institutional cultures; insights into the unique challenges and opportunities which leadership transitions represent; the largest and most accurate database in the world on non-profit CEO and head of school compensation packages, which allows for benchmarking within safe harbors limits (for US based schools); and the network of Littleford & Associates' Newsletter that 5000 schools and not-for-profits receive four to five times annually.

Littleford & Associates does not reach into a "stable" of resumes to fill positions. Through our consulting work on a variety of topics, our Firm maintains contact with heads and executives of hundreds of schools and non-profits in a worldwide network. Our consulting practice also allows us to establish relationships with senior managers below the level of the Head and CEO. We learn about emerging leaders' skills, personal and professional aspirations and potential fit with organizations seeking a change in leadership.

For further information about our search services, please contact John C. Littleford at John@JLittleford.com or call 1-800-69TEACH (800-698-3224).


SEARCHES UNDERWAY


The previously listed positions have recently been filled.

We would like to help you fill positions which you now have open, or which may be opening in the near future. Please contact John C. Littleford at John@JLittleford.com or call 1-800-69TEACH (800-698-3224).

POSITIONS FILLED

Head of School, American International School of Rotterdam

Neal Dilk will assume the headship of AISR. Neal is currently the Head of Aoba-Japan International School where he has also held the positions of Director of Curriculum, Middle School Principal and faculty member at the School.

Secondary Principal, Beijing City International School

William J. O'Hearn III will be the new Principal of the BCIS Secondary School. Presently he is Director of Ross Middle School, East Hampton, NY.

Director of University Guidance and Placement, Beijing City International School

Andrea O'Hearn will join her spouse at BCIS. She has held similar positions at Ross School and Lawrence Academy, MA.

Head of School, Sotogrande International School, Cadiz, Spain

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Fairey as Head of Sotogrande International School, Cadiz, Spain, effective July 1, 2012. Mr. Fairey is currently Associate Head of Washington International School, Washington, DC, where he has served since 2008. Prior to that, he was Director of Technology at the American School of Paris, St. Cloud, France for five years. He has a B.A. Degree from Florida State University and a M.ED in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia.

Head of School, Somersfield Academy, Devonshire, Bermuda

Somersfield Academy, Devonshire, Bermuda has appointed Peter Harding as its next head of School effective July 1, 2012. He is currently the Head of the British School of Washington, Washington, DC. Mr. Harding is an experienced international school head having been Director of the International School of Azerbaijan, The International School of Budapest and Danube International School and Headmaster of St. Andrew's School, Nassau, Bahamas.

Head of School, Inter-Community School of Zurich

The Inter-Community School of Zurich has appointed Mary-Lyn Campbell as Head of School effective July 1, 2012. Mary-Lyn is currently the Principal of The British Schools, Montevideo, Uruguay.

President/CEO of PHILLIPS Programs

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce that the new President/CEO of PHILLIPS Programs is Nancy F. Mercer, L.C.S.W., effective July 1, 2011.

From 2003 until the present, Ms. Mercer was Executive Director, The ARC of Northern Virginia. She has an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Radford University, Radford, VA, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Wyndcroft School, Pottstown, PA

Littleford & Associates is pleased to announce that after an extensive search including an impressive pool of external candidates, Wyndcroft School, Pottstown, PA has chosen Gail Wolter as Head of School effective July 1, 2011. Ms. Wolter is the current Assistant Head of Wyndcroft and she succeeds Kate Wunner who is retiring on June 30, 2011.

Gail Wolter was named Assistant Head in 2006. She joined Wyndcroft in 2001 and has taught Fifth and Sixth Grade English, Fifth Grade Social Studies and has been an advisor, Upper School Coordinator and racquet sports coach.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia College in River Forest, IL and a Masters in Education from Valparaiso University.

YK Pao School, Shanghai, China

Tony Jaccaci has been at St. George's School in Newport, RI since 1998. He currently serves as the School's Director of Global Programs and also teaches Mandarin Chinese , Introduction to Asian Civilizations and the Seminar in Global Studies. Mr. Jaccaci has B.A. from Harvard University and a M.A.L.D. from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Tuscaloosa Academy, Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr. Jeffrey L. Mitchell has accepted the position as Head of School of Tuscaloosa Academy effective July 1, 2009. Since 2005, Dr. Mitchell has been Director of the Lower School of Park Tudor School, Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to that he was Vice Principal of St. George's School, Vancouver, BC from 1999-2005. He received a Master's in Educational Administration and Doctorate in Education from the University of British Columbia and he is a E.E. Ford/ NAIS Fellow. Dr. Mitchell also completed the Hoosier Leadership Program at the Indiana University's Kelly School of Business.

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, Hong Kong, SAR, China

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, Hong Kong, SAR, China

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 Day School At The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

It is with pleasure that Littleford & Associates announces the appointment of Cheryl A. Fogarty, Ed.D. as Chief School Administrator, The Day School At The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh, PA. Presently she is the Director of the Educational Services and Support Division, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Homestead, PA a service agency responsible for serving the 42 school districts in Allegheny County. Ms. Fogarty has an extensive career in Special Education including a Supervisor role at The Day School from 1986-1992. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and Educational Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.