Executive Search Firm Selected

Dear WT Community,

I am writing to update you on the search for Winchester Thurston's next Head of School.

The search committee has met several times since forming in early May. Our first step was to select an executive search firm to manage the process. I'm pleased to announce that, after considering 10 firms and interviewing four, we have selected Wickenden Associates, based in Princeton, New Jersey.

Our lead consultant, Jo Butler, led the recent Head search for The Ellis School; she has nearly a decade of experience with Wickenden, knows the Pittsburgh region and market, and impressed the committee as a skilled and insightful communicator. Wickenden's differentiating qualities include its deep experience with independent schools, large contact base, and broad reach across the independent school landscape. Wickenden has also considered and placed many nontraditional leaders, which appealed to the committee.

The formal search process will now begin in earnest, and we will keep you updated on our Head of School search page. Wickenden will work with us to develop a process for seeking community input.

On behalf of the committee I thank you for your interest in this extremely important process. We feel confident that we will find an excellent new Head for our exceptional school.

Best regards,

Paul Rosenblatt
Vice President, WT Board of Trustees
Head Search Committee Chair