Head of School Search

HOS Search

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART is in the midst of a leadership transition, during our 175th year in Michigan! Bookmark this page and scroll for updates throughout the process. You are an important part of our mission, and we thank you for your support.

OUR PARTNER: RG175
Resource Group 175 is a consulting firm specializing in leadership transitions and executive search services for independent schools and nonprofit organizations. Leading us through the process will be:

  • Arlyce M. Seibert: Arlyce Seibert began her teaching career at Cranbrook Schools (Bloomfield Hills, MI) in 1971. She has held many different roles in the school community, including Head of Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School for eight years, which was named an exemplary school by the United States Department of Education during her tenure. She served as the Director of Schools for 23 years... MORE
     
  • John F. Green: John Green worked for 32 years at a range of independent boarding schools including Fessenden School, Western Reserve Academy and St. Paul School where he served as a teacher, basketball coach, dormitory supervisor, history department chair, director of college counseling, director of Admissions, and dean of Faculty.

    In 2001, John was appointed to serve as head of school at Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey and retired from there in 2013... MORE

SEARCH COMMITTEE
The Board of Trustees hereby establishes a Search Committee to oversee and conduct the search process for identifying potential candidates to replace the current Head of School by July 2026 with the ultimate objective of making a final recommendation to the full Board of Trustees for their approval.

  • Co-Chairs: Ursula Petrozzi '88 and Kevin Nowlan
  • Members: Joe Ciancaglini, Mary Jo Slavsky Dawson '65, Bess Quick Walczak '10, Janelle Warner, Wayne Wudyka

OCTOBER 2025
Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has hired Joseph (“Joe”) E. Carver to be its next Head of School, starting July 1, 2026. Read more HERE.

SEPTEMBER 2025
The Search Committee announces the candidates for Head of School:

  • Dr. Jasmine Harris visits campus Thursday (September 25) and Friday (September 26). You can find a brief bio of Dr. Harris HERE.
  • Mr. Joe Carver visits campus Thursday (October 2) and Friday (October 3). You can find a brief bio of Mr. Carver HERE. 

AUGUST 2025
Following a thorough and thoughtful process, the Search Committee invited three finalists to campus for on-site visits in late September and early October. While one finalist recently withdrew due to unforeseen family circumstances, we remain excited to welcome two highly qualified candidates for their visits. During these visits, the candidates will meet with students, faculty and staff, administrators, trustees, and designated parent and alumnae/i groups. CLICK to read the full communication.

JULY 2025
The Search Committee of the Board of Trustees has successfully completed interviews with a number of semi-finalist candidates and has selected three finalists for the position. We are pleased to inform you that the finalists will be visiting our campus this September and October for individual 2-day visits. As we approach these onsite visits, we will share more details about each finalist. Following those visits, the Board of Trustees will deliberate and make a final hiring decision.

MAY 2025
We are pleased to report that the search process is moving forward as planned, such that we are on track for the Search Committee to interview semi-finalist candidates by the end of June. Later in the summer, we will announce two to three finalists who will come to campus independently for several days in September to spend time at the school and with various Sacred Heart constituents. Incorporating the feedback from those visits, the Board of Trustees will then make a decision on our new Head of School in October. CLICK to read the full communication.

FEBRUARY 2025
RG175 Visits Sacred Heart
Constituent Interviews & Site Tour

JANUARY 2025
Constituent Survey Open
Survey was open through January 20

DECEMBER 2024
Head of School Transition Announced
CLICK to review the communication from Damian Hermann and Kevin Nowlan