Head of School searches: How did it go

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Can you specify the toxic information that is being spewed and explain why it is incorrect?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

[Anonymous]

The best HoS we had said on our first tour: I am a shepherd of the school.

It wasn’t about finding new age curriculum or changing the courses or reinventing the school. It was a fantastic, highly academic school much bigger than any HoS personality or change agent attempts. If your school needs a change agent, it has bigger issues than an HoS hire.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

That is serious ageism, young bucko. When you are 60 you will realize that it isn't all that old for most people, especially in education.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can't imagine he'll stay long given how old he is. Although, rumor has it, he was earning north of $1mm at Whittle, so maybe he will stay longer because he needs the ca$h?

Conventional wisdom in the private school world is that someone who follows a transformational head will not last very long in the position. Maret's board would know/would have been told this by the consultants. Many candidates may not have even been interested in filling her shoes. Entirely possible that the board is anticipating and hired for a short stint from the new guy.

Fascinating. But also makes me shudder at the though of doing this process again as a parent with younger MS child

We’re at a school in DC wi the significant keyman risk in its larger-than-life HoS. As one of the only sane ones in a leadership position there and great listener plus common sense, he does his best to keep a very difficult bunch of teachers, board and sometimes parents rowing forward. Once he goes many parents could see things going downhill, especially if they hire someone extreme.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

That is serious ageism, young bucko. When you are 60 you will realize that it isn't all that old for most people, especially in education.

I am an old person already, chief. If you can’t grasp that a 60-something has a limited time left compared to a 40-something, you need to take some remedial biology and math classes.

I’m not making any judgments on the persons quality of leadership, but you simply do not hire a retirement-aged person to replace a retiree and expect it to be long term, unless you’re a moron.

[Anonymous]

I wanted them to hire a younger male from a local DC preK. He would've made a great HOS there. But we should give the one hired a chance!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

That is serious ageism, young bucko. When you are 60 you will realize that it isn't all that old for most people, especially in education.

I am an old person already, chief. If you can’t grasp that a 60-something has a limited time left compared to a 40-something, you need to take some remedial biology and math classes.

I’m not making any judgments on the persons quality of leadership, but you simply do not hire a retirement-aged person to replace a retiree and expect it to be long term, unless you’re a moron.

That is a violation of federal law.

[Anonymous]

My dad is 80 years old and a retired social worker. He is the most vibrant, alive and aware person. My uncle is 95 and a retired lawyer. He still reviews and comments on cases sent to him by his former partners. He also teaches an ethics course at a CC... VIRTUALLY!!!! At 95.

60 is not your granddad's 60 anymore. Besides, MarJo and Peter Barrett are the longest tenured HOS's known to man. Who's staying anywhere 20-30 years anymore? The world moves too fast and changes are necessary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dad is 80 years old and a retired social worker. He is the most vibrant, alive and aware person. My uncle is 95 and a retired lawyer. He still reviews and comments on cases sent to him by his former partners. He also teaches an ethics course at a CC... VIRTUALLY!!!! At 95.

60 is not your granddad's 60 anymore. Besides, MarJo and Peter Barrett are the longest tenured HOS's known to man. Who's staying anywhere 20-30 years anymore? The world moves too fast and changes are necessary.

That’s great- your uncle can apply to be their next HOS in < 5 years when this guy retires.

[Anonymous]

Don't care how old this new HoS is it's just wrong that Maret hired someone from Whittle. Just so wrong.

The other candidates were just as qualified- though I preferred #3. What in the world made them choose him??????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

I don't think you understand what conjecture and toxic misinformation are. How do you know the actual age of the new HOS or for how long he'd like to continue working as an HOS?

[Anonymous]

He's 60. Coming from someone who knows him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

I don't think you understand what conjecture and toxic misinformation are. How do you know the actual age of the new HOS or for how long he'd like to continue working as an HOS?

Public records are public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The conjecture and toxic misinformation spewed in this forum is really pathetic. Give the guy a chance.

Someone’s age is neither conjecture or toxic misinformation. You don’t bring in a 60-something as anything but short-term or transitional, you just don’t.

That is serious ageism, young bucko. When you are 60 you will realize that it isn't all that old for most people, especially in education.

I am an old person already, chief. If you can’t grasp that a 60-something has a limited time left compared to a 40-something, you need to take some remedial biology and math classes.

I’m not making any judgments on the persons quality of leadership, but you simply do not hire a retirement-aged person to replace a retiree and expect it to be long term, unless you’re a moron.

Most heads of schools are around for less than 10 years. The educators and administrators in my family retired well into their 70s and weren't really ready to retire, so they still work in schools.