Head of School Search
St. Andrew's School has begun the search for its next Head of School, who will begin in July 2027. This page will serve as the central source for search information, community engagement, application materials, and updates throughout the process.
The Board of Trustees is committed to a thoughtful, transparent, and mission-aligned process that honors St. Andrew's history and close-knit culture while identifying the leader best positioned to guide the School into its next chapter.
Search Leadership
Board of Trustees
The St. Andrew's School Board of Trustees holds responsibility for appointing the next Head of School. The Board is approaching this important responsibility with care, deliberation, and a commitment to the long-term strength of the School.
Search Committee
The Search Committee will support the Board and the consultants throughout the process by providing St. Andrew's perspective, helping gather community input, participating in candidate review and interviews, and making a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
Search Partners
St. Andrew's School has engaged IndySchool Consultancy to support the Head of School search. The consultants will assist with community engagement, leadership profile development, candidate sourcing and screening, interview facilitation, finalist visits, and transition planning.
Search Resources
These resources will be updated throughout the search so that members of the St. Andrew's community and prospective candidates have one clear place to find current information.
Search Timeline
- ✅ Complete the community survey
- ✅ Participate in focus groups and listening sessions with IndySchool Consultancy
- ⬜ Participate in structured finalist feedback opportunities in November
Letters to the Community
Message from Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School
Message from the Board Chair
The Head of School Opportunity
View the Head of School opportunity statement.
Transition from Dr. Kelley Waldron
Dr. Kelley Waldron will conclude her service as Head of School at the end of the 2026-27 school year, following 25 years of service to St. Andrew's and 11 years as Head of School. Her advance notice gives the Board the time to conduct a careful and deliberate search while supporting a stable leadership transition.
During her tenure, St. Andrew's has grown enrollment, expanded programs, continued to refine its academic experience, strengthened its financial position, enhanced campus facilities, and reinforced its standing as a respected independent school in the Savannah region.
Community Input
Community feedback is an important part of the search. Parents, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and other members of the St. Andrew's community are encouraged to participate. Input gathered through the survey and other engagement opportunities will help shape the leadership profile for the next Head of School and provide an important framework for evaluating candidates.
- Complete the community survey
- Participate in focus groups and listening sessions as opportunities are announced
- Participate in structured finalist feedback opportunities later in the process
Confidentiality
A successful search must balance meaningful community engagement with appropriate candidate confidentiality. Many strong candidates are currently serving in leadership roles at other schools. Protecting their confidentiality allows St. Andrew's to attract a strong candidate pool and maintain the integrity of the process.
Community members are asked not to contact candidates directly or share confidential candidate information outside the approved search process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the final decision?
The St. Andrew's School Board of Trustees appoints the next Head of School.
Will the community have input?
Yes. Community input will begin with the survey and will continue through additional listening and feedback opportunities during the search.
When will the next Head of School begin?
The next Head of School is expected to begin in July 2027.
How will updates be shared?
Current search information, key resources, and updates will be posted on this page and shared through St. Andrew's School communications.
How should candidates apply?
Candidates should use the IndySchool Consultancy application link posted on this page. Candidates are asked not to contact St. Andrew's School directly regarding the position.
Contact
Questions about the search process may be directed to the IndySchool Consultancy search team:
- Tim Viands | tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com
- Chris Brueningsen | chris@indyschoolconsultancy.com
- Scott Kennedy | scott@indyschoolconsultancy.com
Candidates are asked not to contact St. Andrew's School directly regarding the search.