Mission-Aligned, Exceptional Leaders.
Nationally trusted executive search firm for independent and faith-based schools since 1986.
With decades of experience, we support your search committee every step of the way, delivering a thorough, mission-driven process that leads to transformational, lasting leadership.
The Stakes Are High
Choosing your next school leader is one of the most important decisions your community will make. But navigating a leadership search is complex, filled with pressure, competing priorities, and limited time.
Get it right, and the impact ripples across your school’s culture, reputation, and long-term success.
We understand that a leadership search is about more than filling a role; it’s about shaping the future of your school. Through our proven, mission-driven process, we guide every search with the care, clarity, and rigor it deserves to deliver lasting results.
A Trusted Partner for
Independent & Faith-Based Schools
A Legacy of Leadership
Since 1986, Educational Directions has helped independent schools across the country identify, attract, and hire exceptional leaders.
Deep Process Understanding
We understand how high the stakes are, because we’ve been there, guiding search committees through complex decisions, unexpected turns, and high-pressure timelines.
Broad Expertise Across Diverse School Communities
From Catholic and Episcopal to Jewish, Montessori, Learning Differences, and International Baccalaureate schools, we understand the unique cultures, governance models, and leadership needs of a wide range of educational environments.
Expertise to Support Every Step
Our consultants bring deep expertise in education, governance, and organizational dynamics, ensuring your committee is supported from the first conversation through transition and beyond.
Tailored to Your Mission and Culture
Every search is tailored to the mission, culture, and long-term needs of your school, because finding the right leader takes more than credentials.
Executive Search that Shapes Stronger Schools
Tailored support for schools navigating change, growth, and complexity.
Executive Search
Comprehensive support for finding your next Head of School, President, or key administrator.
Whether you’re conducting a national search, evaluating internal candidates, or navigating an interim placement, our process ensures a mission-aligned leader and a smooth transition.
Proven. Respected. Successful.
600+
successful leadership searches completed
30+ Years
guiding schools through high-stakes transitions
Exceptional Outcomes
bringing searches to closure on time and with the candidate of choice.
“A Head of School search is a daunting task. Educational Directions was critical to our successful search. They explained to us the search process and prepared our Search Committee for the tasks ahead. They guided us along the way and at every critical juncture were available for in depth meetings. Even after a well qualified candidate was chosen, Educational Directions continued to shepherd us through the transition.”
Start Your Search With Confidence
Whether you’re conducting a national search, weighing internal candidates, or facing a sudden leadership gap, the decisions you make now will shape your school for years to come.
We’re here to support your committee with a proven, personalized approach to executive search.
