Dear ACS Community,
As we have shared with you all, Paul Druzinsky is stepping down as Head of School after the 21-22 school year. As we embark on this new year, we look forward to recognizing Paul for his leadership over the past seven years. The Board of Trustees understands that hiring the next Head to lead ACS for many years to come is our greatest responsibility. We are committed to a thorough and comprehensive process and a smooth transition over the coming year.
At the beginning of the summer, the Board began a nationwide search to find a premier search firm that best fits our school’s needs and culture. We are pleased to announce that Anne Coyle, as Lead Consultant, and her associate, Mary Catherine McLean, from Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected to assist the Board in the Head of School search.
The Search Committee will consist of nine Board members who are alumni, current parents, and alumni parents. There will also be two teachers representing both lower and middle schools. Prasad Veluchamy, parent to two ACS alumni, Vice-Chair of the Board, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Oversight Committee will chair the Search Committee.
Search Committee:
Prasad Veluchamy, Search Committee Chair
Sunshine Echevarria, ACS Group 1 Teacher
Jennifer Marvel-Gillono, ACS Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Brendan Sheehy, Board of Trustee Chair
Nancy Doris ‘91
John Harrast
Gerald Jeblonski
Imran Qureshi
Jennifer Reenan
Julie Swinehart
Lisa Vaughan
The stakeholders of our community will play a crucial role in the search process. Anne and Mary Catherine will begin reaching out to parents, faculty, staff, and alumni to understand better the traits we seek in the next Head of School. They plan to schedule forums for you to share your opinions and provide input. We welcome your involvement in shaping the future of The Avery Coonley School.
Onward and Upward,
Brendan Sheehy
Chair, ACS Board of Trustees
