Recruiting, developing, and retaining great leaders is essential to improving student outcomes.   Among a governing boards most important duties is selecting a chief executive that will advance the priorities of the community and ensure all students reach their full potential.

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), takes a research-based approach to matching the right leader with the goals and priorities of the school system and its community.  Our disciplined and inclusive approach to community engagement ensures all stakeholders have the opportunity to be part of the search process.

Build your own search

At HYA, we know that all districts are not alike and we understand that utilizing a search firm is not always desired.  We work with districts to build the search that best fits their needs.

HYA’s process is built around the following phases.  Components of each phase are modularized and can be combined in a way that best fits the needs of the district.  Click on any phase to learn more.

Executive Search:

HYA Cabinet-Level Executive Search Brochure

HYA Superintendent Signature Search Process Brochure

Transition Services:

HYA Effective Principals White Paper

HYA Strategic Planning Process for Schools

HYA Superintendent Evaluation Brochure

HYA Effective Superintendent White Paper

Completed Searches