Head of School Search

HOS Search

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART is in the midst of a leadership transition, ahead of 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

FEBRUARY 3 & 4, 2025
RG175 Visits Sacred Heart
Constituent Interviews & Site Tour

JANUARY 13, 2025
Constituent Survey Open
Survey was open through January 20

DECEMBER 11, 2024
Head of School Transition Announced
CLICK HERE to review the communication from Damian Hermann and Kevin Nowlan