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. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All Indian Mountain School Head of School Lisa Sun Read More The Peddie School Head of School Jim Hamilton Read More Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, Dean Christopher M. Span, Ph.D Read More The Loomis Chaffee School Head of School Jody Reilly Soja Read More The Accelerated Schools Chief Executive Officer Jesse Melgares Read More Sage Hill School Director of Middle School Joseph Moody, 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 National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and Chief Executive Officer Starlee Coleman Read More Helios Education Foundation Senior Vice President, Communications Lauren Cortinas Read More Children's Literacy Initiative Chief Executive Officer Diana Greene, PhD Read More KIPP Foundation Chief Financial Officer Leanne Hernandez Read More Previous Next 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. How to Think Differently Insights View All Searchcast An IM Conversation with Ginia Loo A personal exploration of the transition from the world of public health to a school setting, and how analytics can further goals of access and equity. Searchcast Sylvia Watts McKinney, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center A conversation on pursuing work that expands access for young people facing systemic barriers. Searchcast An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College A conversation on principled innovation and advice for creating equitable learning environments. Lead the Future Open Searches View All Chief Schools Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement KIPP Columbus See Details Dean of Enrollment Management PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Lawrenceville School See Details Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Arizona State University, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy See Details Executive Director Arts + Culture | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center See Details Associate Director of College Counseling PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Marin Academy See Details President Higher Education | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges See Details Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Academics PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Taft School See Details Dean of Faculty PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Phillips Academy See Details President PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Instruction Partners See Details 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.' Market President | City Year, Inc. Mary Jane Stevenson | IM Client 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. CEO | Student Conservation Association Stephanie Meeks | IM Client + Candidate 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. Trustee | Edmund Burke School Dawn Chism | IM Client Next Previous
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and Chief Executive Officer Starlee Coleman Read More
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Ginia Loo A personal exploration of the transition from the world of public health to a school setting, and how analytics can further goals of access and equity.
Searchcast Sylvia Watts McKinney, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center A conversation on pursuing work that expands access for young people facing systemic barriers.
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College A conversation on principled innovation and advice for creating equitable learning environments.
Dean of Enrollment Management PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Lawrenceville School See Details
Head of School PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Arizona State University, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy See Details
Executive Director Arts + Culture | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center See Details
Associate Director of College Counseling PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Marin Academy See Details
President Higher Education | PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges See Details
Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Academics PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement The Taft School See Details