610-687-9660
Head of School Search Update - Campus Visits
Dear Woodlynde Community,
I am pleased to provide an update on the Head of School search.
The Search Committee recognizes the importance of this decision and has been following a meticulous process, guided by our consultants at Carney Sandoe and Associates.
We have been carefully considering the feedback and input provided by our school community — it has helped the committee shape the school's priorities and needs for the future.
The insights collected from the conversations and survey in November provided a wealth of information and we want to express our gratitude for your participation. The survey results indicated that as we move forward, it is important for us to preserve:
- A passionate leader who loves children, has a deep appreciation for the educational needs of neurodiverse students and has an unyielding belief that any child can be a successful learner.
- An experienced educator: both a skilled leader who understands budget levers and has a passion for operational excellence.
- A dynamic ambassador who serves as the face of the school, as well as able to assemble and lead a team.
- A person who embodies a charismatic and unifying personality to inspire and guide the community behind a common vision of the mission of the school and the student outcomes sought.
- A dedicated life-long learner who possesses an understanding of Learning Differences and LD education in helping to set the vision for the school moving forward.
- An empathetic connector who listens well, exudes compassion, understands the unique nature of families with children with learning differences.
- An experienced collaborator who is willing to seek input when processing information and can make decisions, even tough ones, when necessary.
- A perpetually curious and innovative thinker who is experienced with maximizing the use of both human and financial assets in a resource-constrained environment, while leading with a passion for continuous improvement.
- A committed and visible communicator who can clearly articulate goals, set expectations, and provide support, while effectively delegating.
- A person who strongly believes in being an engaged presence in the daily life of the school from the carline to the classroom, and from the playground to the playing fields.
After a thorough review, we identified 10 semi-finalists who met our criteria. The Search Committee interviewed with the semi-finalists this past weekend.
Following an extensive evaluation process, the Search Committee has chosen three finalists as the top candidates for Woodlynde’s next Head of School.
The three finalists will visit our campus on:
- Monday, January 29, 2024 - Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Friday, February 2, 2024
- Monday, February 5, 2024 - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
During these visits, members of our community, including students, colleagues, families, and alumni, will have the opportunity to meet the finalists and provide input.
Please make note of the following dates and times for current parents and guardians to meet with each candidate.
Afternoon Option: 4:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom)
- Monday, January 29, 2024 — Zoom Meeting
- Thursday, February 1, 2024 — Zoom Meeting
- Monday, February 5, 2024 — Zoom Meeting
Morning Option: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. (In Person, Schmader Student Commons)
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Friday, February 2, 2024
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024
We will share more information about each candidate the day prior to their visit. The time meeting with a candidate will provide you with an opportunity to meet them, have them introduce themselves, and give you an opportunity to ask them questions. You can choose which session to attend. After each candidate’s visit, please look for a survey in which to share your feedback about each candidate.
On behalf of the Head of School Search Committee, thank you for your ongoing trust and participation in the process. We look forward to this important next step.
Warmly,
Elizabeth Maglio
Trustee, Woodlynde School
Chair, Head of School Search Committee
-
-
FooterAccreditation
-
Woodlynde School is a private, co-ed college prep day school located in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that serves intelligent, talented students with learning differences in grades K - 12. Woodlynde provides a comprehensive, evidence-based Kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school program in a challenging yet nurturing environment for students with average to above average cognitive abilities (IQ) who have language- or math-based learning differences (such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia or Dyscalculia), Executive Function Challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Auditory Processing Disorder. Even for those students without a diagnosed learning disability (LD), Woodlynde offers expert and caring teachers in small classroom settings that support academic success. Woodlynde School also offers a post-graduate (PG) program in partnership with Rosemont College as well as a regional Summer Camp for students who learn differently.
©2023 Woodlynde School All Rights Reserved