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 59% Women Placements In 2023, 59% of our practice's placements identified as women. 41% POC Placements In 2023, 41% of our practice's placements were people of color. 500+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 500 searches across PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement. 69% C-Level Positions 69% 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, Head of School Jody Reilly Soja Read More The Hotchkiss School, Associate Head of School Amber Douglas, PhD Read More Children's Literacy Initiative, Chief Executive Officer Diana Greene, PhD Read More The Taft School, Director of Enrollment Amanda Bohnsack Read More The Roxbury Latin School, Head of School Sam Schaffer, PhD Read More KIPP Foundation, Chief Financial Officer Leanne Hernandez Read More The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, President and CEO Kathryn Epps Roberson Read More Bank Street Graduate School of Education, Dean Amy Stuart Wells, PhD Read More Democrats for Education Reform, Chief Executive Officer Jorge Elorza, JD Read More Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, President and CEO Sylvia Watts McKinney 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 Sylvia Watts McKinney, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center A conversation on pursuing work that expands access for young people facing systemic barriers. Read More An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College A conversation on principled innovation and advice for creating equitable learning environments. 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 Executive Director, New York PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector City Year See Details Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Peddie School See Details Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Arizona State University, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy See Details President and Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement National Alliance for Public Charter Schools See Details Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details Interim Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Indian Mountain School See Details Executive Director PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Hale Education See Details Co-Executive Director of College Counseling PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Ransom Everglades School See Details Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Accelerated Schools 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
Sylvia Watts McKinney, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center A conversation on pursuing work that expands access for young people facing systemic barriers. Read More
An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College A conversation on principled innovation and advice for creating equitable learning environments. Read More
Executive Director, New York PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector City Year See Details
Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Arizona State University, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy See Details
President and Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement National Alliance for Public Charter Schools See Details
Executive Director, Early Learning Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Elwyn See Details
Co-Executive Director of College Counseling PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Ransom Everglades School See Details
Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Accelerated Schools See Details