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 Roxbury Latin School Sam Schaffer, PhD named Head of School at The Roxbury Latin School. Read More The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Kathryn Epps Roberson named President and CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Read More Bank Street Graduate School of Education Amy Stuart Wells, PhD named Dean of Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Read More Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Jorge Elorza, JD named Chief Executive Officer of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER). Read More Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Sylvia Watts McKinney named Chief Executive Officer and President of the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center. Read More Holton-Arms School Penny B. Evins named Head of School of the Holton-Arms School. Read More Phillips Academy Andover Merrilee Mardon, PhD named Deputy Head of School at Phillips Academy Andover. Read More University of Maryland Kimberly Griffin, Phd named Dean, College of Education at University of Maryland Read More National Center for Teacher Residencies Kathlene Holmes Campbell, PhD named Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Teacher Residencies Read More National Center for Learning Disabilities Jacqueline Rodriguez, PhD has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Read More One8 Foundation Sasha Shraybman named Portfolio Manager, Education at the One8 Foundation Read More Edmund Burke School Steve McManus named Head of School at the Edmund Burke School Read More The School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington Sr., Ed.D. named Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia. Read More City Year Greater Boston Monica Roberts named Executive Director of City Year Boston. Read More Punahou School Gustavo Carrera named Academy Principal of the Punahou School. Read More City Year New York Quamid Francis named Executive Director of City Year New York. Read More Digital Promise Jean-Claude Brizard named as CEO of Digital Promise. Read More America's Promise Alliance Mike O'Brien named as CEO of America's Promise Alliance. Read More Harlem School of the Arts James C. Horton named President of the Harlem School of the Arts, The Herb Alpert Center. Read More Previous Next How to Think Differently Insights View All How Do Our Resources Align With Our Values? 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, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center 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, Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership + Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College 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 Chief Advancement Officer Advancement + Fundraising | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Lawrenceville School See Details Chief Operations Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement KIPP Foundation See Details Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Loomis Chaffee School See Details Senior Vice President, Communications Philanthropy | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Helios Education Foundation See Details Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details Director of Enrollment PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Taft School See Details
The Roxbury Latin School Sam Schaffer, PhD named Head of School at The Roxbury Latin School. Read More
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Kathryn Epps Roberson named President and CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Read More
Bank Street Graduate School of Education Amy Stuart Wells, PhD named Dean of Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Read More
Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Jorge Elorza, JD named Chief Executive Officer of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER). Read More
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Sylvia Watts McKinney named Chief Executive Officer and President of the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center. Read More
Phillips Academy Andover Merrilee Mardon, PhD named Deputy Head of School at Phillips Academy Andover. Read More
University of Maryland Kimberly Griffin, Phd named Dean, College of Education at University of Maryland Read More
National Center for Teacher Residencies Kathlene Holmes Campbell, PhD named Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Teacher Residencies Read More
National Center for Learning Disabilities Jacqueline Rodriguez, PhD has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Read More
The School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington Sr., Ed.D. named Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia. Read More
Harlem School of the Arts James C. Horton named President of the Harlem School of the Arts, The Herb Alpert Center. Read More
How Do Our Resources Align With Our Values? 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, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center 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, Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership + Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College 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 Advancement Officer Advancement + Fundraising | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Lawrenceville School See Details
Senior Vice President, Communications Philanthropy | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Helios Education Foundation See Details
Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details