Stanbridge Academy is conducting a search for its next head of school to start at the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year. The Board of Trustees is committed to a process that is thorough, inclusive and transparent - one that reflects the values and the community at the heart of this school.
This page will be updated throughout the search. We invite your questions, feedback and input at [email protected].
A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY
The following letters were shared with the Stanbridge Academy community on April 22, 2026.
Head of School Julie Smith letter
Board Chair Kinga Czégeni letter
This page will be updated throughout the search. We invite your questions, feedback and input at [email protected].
A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY
The following letters were shared with the Stanbridge Academy community on April 22, 2026.
Head of School Julie Smith letter
Board Chair Kinga Czégeni letter
sSEARCH COMMITTEE
The Stanbridge Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Laura Selig as head of the search committee and is in the process of establishing a formal search committee. Laura’s background in human resources brings directly relevant expertise to this process.
SEARCH FIRM
The board has retained 12M Recruiting to serve as search consultant for this process. 12M is an executive search firm that has served independent schools since 2015 and brings a particular commitment to diversity, intentionality and mission alignment to every search.
SHARE YOUR INPUT
Community Engagement Opportunities
Members of the Stanbridge community are invited to share their perspectives through the community survey and upcoming opportunities to connect with the 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting team.
Community Survey
The community survey is open May 4–May 17.
In-Person Forums
Members of the 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting team will be on campus May 12–13 to meet with members of the community. Opportunities include:
Parents and guardians may also participate in online forums on the following dates:
REFERRALS AND QUESTIONS
We welcome candidate referrals and questions from the community throughout this process.
Contact the search committee at [email protected].
UPDATES
This section will grow as the search progresses. All community communications related to the search will be archived here.
The Stanbridge Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Laura Selig as head of the search committee and is in the process of establishing a formal search committee. Laura’s background in human resources brings directly relevant expertise to this process.
SEARCH FIRM
The board has retained 12M Recruiting to serve as search consultant for this process. 12M is an executive search firm that has served independent schools since 2015 and brings a particular commitment to diversity, intentionality and mission alignment to every search.
SHARE YOUR INPUT
Community Engagement Opportunities
Members of the Stanbridge community are invited to share their perspectives through the community survey and upcoming opportunities to connect with the 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting team.
Community Survey
The community survey is open May 4–May 17.
In-Person Forums
Members of the 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting team will be on campus May 12–13 to meet with members of the community. Opportunities include:
- Parent/guardian coffee drop-ins
- Tuesday, May 12, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 13, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
- Faculty and staff opportunities
- Small-group discussions throughout May 12–13
- Lunch drop-ins on May 12 and May 13
Parents and guardians may also participate in online forums on the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 12, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
REFERRALS AND QUESTIONS
We welcome candidate referrals and questions from the community throughout this process.
Contact the search committee at [email protected].
UPDATES
This section will grow as the search progresses. All community communications related to the search will be archived here.
- May 8, 2026 - email sent to Stanbridge community with reminders about upcoming opportunities for live input sharing and the community survey. Read the email here.
- May 4, 2026 - email sent to Stanbridge community about upcoming opportunities for community members to share their input and perspectives with the search firm. Read community email here.
- April 22, 2026 - announcements shared with Stanbridge community. Read Julie Smith's letter and Kinga Czegeni's letters.
