Excellence, Integrity + Impact PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience Isaacson, Miller’s PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement practice is well known for the breadth of our expertise and impact. Our ClientsOur Isaacson, Miller consultants are proficient in and passionate about supporting the recruitment of leaders across the education sector, from early childhood settings to teacher preparation programs at schools and colleges of education. We have concentrated our work on the recruitment of leaders for innovative education and youth development non-profits of all sizes; national and regional education funders; education policy, research, and advocacy organizations; education service providers; and schools and school systems, including independent schools, charters, and traditional publics. Our ApproachWe approach each search with a commitment to collaboration and genuine partnership. Education and advocacy are central to Isaacson, Miller’s civic mission, and our team is deeply committed to recruiting exceptional leaders who are dedicated, above all else, to advancing the compelling missions of our clients. We understand the importance of helping our clients hire the right leader to meet their organization’s specific moment in time, and we invest time early in the search process to really learn the current operating context and culture of every client and to hear from the key stakeholders who are immersed in the day-to-day rhythms and work. Our CommitmentIn order to develop into society’s future leaders, children must see elements of themselves in their own leaders right now. This further deepens our commitment to recruiting a diverse slate of candidates across the education spectrum. We also take seriously our commitment to ensuring an equitable candidate experience in every search. Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 56% Women Placements In 2022, 56% of our practice's placements identified as women. 33% POC Placements In 2022, 33% of our practice's placements were people of color. 450+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 450 searches across PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement. 82% C-Level Positions 82% of our PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement searches in the past five years were for C-level positions. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All The Loomis Chaffee School Jody Reilly Soja | Head of School Read More The Lawrenceville School Greta Morgan | Chief Advancement Officer Read More The Hotchkiss School Amber Douglas, PhD | Associate Head of School Read More Children's Literacy Initiative Diana Greene, PhD | Chief Executive Officer Read More The Taft School Amanda Bohnsack | Director of Enrollment Read More The Roxbury Latin School Sam Schaffer, PhD | Head of School Read More KIPP Foundation Leanne Hernandez | Chief Financial Officer Read More The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Kathryn Epps Roberson | President and CEO Read More Bank Street Graduate School of Education Amy Stuart Wells, PhD | Dean Read More Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Jorge Elorza, JD | Chief Executive Officer Read More Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Sylvia Watts McKinney | CEO and President Read More Holton-Arms School Penny B. Evins | Head of School Read More Phillips Academy Andover Merrilee Mardon, PhD | Deputy Head of School Read More University of Maryland, College of Education Kimberly Griffin, Phd | Dean Read More National Center for Learning Disabilities Jacqueline Rodriguez | Chief Executive Officer Read More The School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington Sr., Ed.D. | Superintendent Read More City Year Greater Boston Monica Roberts | Executive Director Read More Digital Promise Jean-Claude Brizard | CEO Read More Previous Next How to Think Differently Insights View All An IM Conversation with Ginia Loo Ginia Loo, PhD, Director of Analytics and Planning at Punahou School, connects with Berkley Burke, IM Managing Associate, to discuss her transition from the world of public health to a school setting. Read More An IM Conversation with Sylvia Watts McKinney IM Managing Associate Kennedy Kearney and Senior Associate Berlinda Mojica sit down with Sylvia Watts McKinney, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center. Read More An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama IM Managing Associate Jaime Morgen is joined by Dr. Jill Koyama, Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Read More The team at Isaacson, Miller lived up to the company's core values, particularly 'we're generous colleagues' and 'we value excellence in our craft.' Mary Jane Stevenson | IM Client Market President | City Year, Inc. Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with many search firms, and Isaacson, Miller stands out for its support of candidates. You strike a very nice balance between stewarding both your candidates and clients, and I felt well supported throughout the process. Stephanie Meeks | IM Client + Candidate CEO | Student Conservation Association Our hire is doing exceptionally well, and we have gotten great feedback from all stakeholders. He is engaging and insightful and has brought a fresh new perspective to our school…It is clear that he was prepared for this next step in his career. You undoubtedly brought us the right candidate, and he is the right choice for our school community. Dawn Chism | IM Client Trustee | Edmund Burke School Next Previous Lead the Future Open Searches View All President PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Instruction Partners See Details Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Accelerated Schools See Details President and Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement National Alliance for Public Charter Schools See Details Executive Director PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Hale Education See Details Executive Director of Cognition and Learning PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Forman School See Details Executive Director of Performing Arts Arts + Culture | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Rivers School and Rivers School Conservatory See Details Interim Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Indian Mountain School See Details Director of Middle School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Sage Hill School See Details Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details
An IM Conversation with Ginia Loo Ginia Loo, PhD, Director of Analytics and Planning at Punahou School, connects with Berkley Burke, IM Managing Associate, to discuss her transition from the world of public health to a school setting. Read More
An IM Conversation with Sylvia Watts McKinney IM Managing Associate Kennedy Kearney and Senior Associate Berlinda Mojica sit down with Sylvia Watts McKinney, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center. Read More
An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama IM Managing Associate Jaime Morgen is joined by Dr. Jill Koyama, Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Read More
Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Accelerated Schools See Details
President and Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement National Alliance for Public Charter Schools See Details
Executive Director of Cognition and Learning PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Forman School See Details
Executive Director of Performing Arts Arts + Culture | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Rivers School and Rivers School Conservatory See Details
Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details