Head of School Search
Head of School Jacob A. Dresden has announced his retirement from Concord Academy, effective June 2009, when he will have completed his ninth year of service to the school.
“It has been my honor to serve Concord Academy and to lead its growth and development,” Dresden said. “The school is very strong, comprised of talented students and brilliant faculty and staff. This gives me confidence that CA is poised to attract and welcome its next head of school, and satisfaction that I have done my job well. I look forward to continuing my responsibilities next year as Concord Academy transitions to a new leader.”
On October 24, 2008, Concord Academy's Board of Trustees named Richard G. (Rick) Hardy the school's tenth head of school. Hardy will begin his tenure on July 1, 2009.
The seven-month search process was facilitated by the Boston-based firm of Isaacson, Miller and overseen by a twelve-person Search Committee, appointed by the Board of Trustees and chaired by trustees Peter Blacklow ’87 and Mary Malhotra ’78, which included representation from trustees, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and parents.
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New Head of School Announced
Posted October 24, 2008
The Concord Academy Board of Trustees has announced that Richard G. (Rick) Hardy will become the school’s tenth head of school. Hardy will begin his tenure July 1, 2009, following retiring Head of School Jake Dresden’s nine years of leadership.
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Finalists Selected for Head of School Position
Posted October 9, 2008
Two finalists have been selected for the head of school position at Concord Academy, and will visit the campus during the week of October 13 to meet with members of the school community.
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Search Process Continues Through the Summer
Posted September 1, 2008
Over the summer months, the Head of School Search Committee convened several times to review the material of approximately eighty candidates and active prospects who, to date, have applied for the head of school position at Concord Academy.
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Search Process Underway
Posted April 25, 2008
The Search Committee has begun to shape a thoughtful and inclusive search process. In early April, Isaacson, Miller visited campus in order to learn more about Concord Academy and its aspirations for the next head of school. The consultants met with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as representatives from alumnae/i, parents, and trustees. Drawing on these community conversations, the Search Committee and Isaacson, Miller will develop a position profile identifying the experience and qualifications needed for the next head of school. This document will be publicly shared with the Concord Academy community and will be distributed to potential candidates and sources during the networking phase of the search.
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