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Dr. Shawn Joseph Associate
East CoastDr. Shawn Joseph’s passion for equity and social justice has led him to serve in a number of positions in the world of education. He has been an English teacher,…
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Kimberly I. Minor, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, PennsylvaniaCurriculum and InstructionExecutive CoachingExecutive SearchSpecial EducationStrategic Planning -
Robin Winslow Associate
Idaho, MidwestRobin D. Winslow, Ed.D. has over forty years of experience in public education, serving in a state administrative association, in higher education and K-12 systems as an executive director, principal,…
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Kim Minor Associate
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Joanne Calabro Associate
East Coast, New JerseyDr. Joanne Calabro’s distinguished career in education spans over thirty (30) years. She is a highly recognized teacher, school administrator and central office administrator with over fifteen (15) years’ experience…
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Robin Winslow Associate
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Tom McMorran Associate
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Martin D. Cox, Ed.D. Associate
East CoastDr. Martin D. Cox has 32 years of experience as an educator in New York State as an elementary school teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. His experiences include work…
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Scott Siegfried Associate
ColoradoBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsExecutive CoachingExecutive SearchStrategic Planning -
Michelle Murphy Associate
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John W. Pappalardo, Ed.D. Associate
CaliforniaDr. Pappalardo has over 30 years of experience in public education which includes Superintendent of San Gabriel Unified School District. Prior to this he was Chief Finance and Facilities Officer…
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Leslie Lockhart Associate
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Steven Betando Associate
California, West CoastSteve Betando served as Superintendent of Morgan Hill School District for 8 years in California’s Silicon Valley. During 37 years as a preschool through adult educator in the San Francisco…
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Jack Smith Associate
East Coast, MaineA dedicated and lifelong educator, Dr. Jack Smith has worked as a teacher, principal, curriculum director, local superintendent of schools, and for the Maryland State Department of Education. In each…
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Jean Sophie Associate
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Constance Evelyn, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New YorkDr. Constance D. Evelyn has served as a Superintendent of Schools for over 10 years. She has been honored by the NYS Legislature for her ceaseless commitment to students across…
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Henry Johnson Associate
East Coast, Florida -
Crystal LeRoy Associate
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Rick Nogal Associate
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Jim Gay Associate
Illinois, Midwest -
Rebecca Nelson Associate
Illinois, Midwest -
Jim Largent Ed.D Associate
TexasDr. James Michael (Jim) Largent attended Lamar University and Sam Houston State University and spent thirty-one years in public education. His career included positions as a teacher, coach, athletic trainer,…
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Terri Breeden, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, North CarolinaDr. Terri Breeden has over thirty plus years as an educator. She has served as a Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Math Specialist, and Teacher….
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Glen Ishiwata Associate
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Marjorie Schiff Associate
East Coast, New YorkMarjorie Schiff is an experienced Board of Education President who has helped lead organizational change to meet the needs of students, staff, and community members in a public K-12 school…
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Jean Kendall, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New YorkDr. Kendall is a new associate with extensive experience and training. During her career as a school administrator, her schools have successfully earned the designation “National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence.” …
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Brian Ewert Associate
Colorado, MidwestBrian Ewert has been passionate about public education for the past 36 years, providing educational leadership in a variety of roles in urban and suburban school districts. Areas of expertise include:…
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Joanne Calabro Associate
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Michael Jones Associate
District of Columbia, East CoastMichael Jones is an Education and non-profit leadership professional with fifteen years of experience including curriculum design, teacher training, strategic planning, operations, and non-profit governance. Michael’s nonprofit life started in…
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John Bash Associate
Arizona, West CoastJohn Bash has dedicated his leadership career to building systems of support so that every student can succeed. As a superintendent in Washington State, his district developed a wide range…
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Dianna M. Lindsay-Mattern, Ed.D. Associate
East CoastDr. Dianna M. Lindsay-Mattern successfully served as the principal of five large and nationally recognized suburban secondary schools prior to retiring. She was principal of Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield, Connecticut;…
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Thomas Brewster, ED.D. Associate
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Noreen Powers, PH.D. Associate
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Glenn Schilling, Ph.D. Associate
Midwest, WisconsinDr. Glenn Schilling has over 30 years’ experience as an administrator in urban and suburban school districts, including 14 years as a superintendent. Prior to administration, Glenn has been a…
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Lakecia Whimper Associate
IllinoisLakecia Whimper’s expertise fall within program evaluation, project management and strategic planning. She has more than 15 years experience in education and child welfare. Whimper has been vital in project…
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Martha L. Martinez Associate
California, West CoastMARTHA L. MARTINEZ is a passionate educator who exhibits a relentless drive for public education, retired as Superintendent of Salinas City Elementary School District in June 2020 and was recently…
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Vahn Phayprasert Associate
IllinoisVahn Phayprasert – Mr. Phayprasert is a proven educational leader with expertise in strategic planning, administration teams, board relations, and executive searches. With over 19 years of experience in education,…
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Stacey Adams Senior Associate
East Coast, Florida, New JerseyStacey McNally Adams has 30+ years in business management, sales and marketing. Her focus over the last 20 years has been in education, specifically K-12 professional development, online professional development…
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Brian Harris, Ed.D. Associate
Illinois, MidwestBrian Harris, Ed.D., began his educational career as a high school teacher 34 years ago and has served students, families, and communities in a variety of educational roles. After teaching…
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John Ewald Associate
East Coast, MarylandDr. John D. Ewald is a passionate champion for all stakeholders committed to meeting their needs with over thirty-four years of experience as a superintendent, adjunct professor, principal, and teacher…
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Susan Zahra Guiney, Ed.D., CHt. Associate
East Coast, New YorkDr. Susan Guiney joined HYA after an accomplished career in public and private education. She served in high performing districts as a K-12 teacher, Director of Technology and Professional Development,…
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Dr. Gale Denise Story Satchel Associate
Alabama, MidwestDr. Gale Denise Story Satchel With more than 27 years of hands-on educational experience ranging from early-childhood education to post-secondary education to District Superintendent, Dr. Satchel has had the…
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Heather Williams Associate
IdahoHeather P. Williams, Ph.D. has over thirty years of experience in public education, serving both in higher education and K-12 systems as a superintendent, principal, curriculum director, teacher, coach, researcher,…
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Lisa Flores Associate
HawaiiThe granddaughter of migrant laborers, Lisa is the first in her family to graduate from college. A former Peace Corps volunteer (Ecuador 1994-96), Lisa has continued her commitment to volunteer…
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Japbir S. Gill Associate
East CoastJapbir is currently at The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University where he serves as a Senior Research Associate. In that role, Japbir oversees in-depth and…
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Kim Suedbeck, Ed.D. Associate
Illinois, MidwestDr. Kim Suedbeck has been an educator since 1984. Her roots began as a Special Education teacher where she has had extensive experience with curriculum development and modification with students…
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Matthew Friedman Associate
East CoastDr. Matthew Friedman has over 23 years of educational experience and is an experienced K-12 school and central office administrator with an extensive background in curriculum development, strategic planning, instructional technology,…
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Asif Dada Associate
Illinois, MidwestAsif Dada is an Agile practitioner with over twenty years experience working as a chief school business official. He received a BBA degree from Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business and…
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Valerie L. Williams Associate
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James J. Lynch, Ed.D Associate
East CoastDr. James Lynch has been an educator for many years and has administrative experience from teacher, Curriculum Specialist, Student Services and Principal at all levels from pre-school through 12th grade…
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James R. Jolicoeur Associate
East CoastJim Jolicoeur is an educational consultant specializing in education innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and group facilitation. Jim’s public education experience includes positions as Superintendent of Schools in the Leominster Public…
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Christine Weymouth, Ph.D. Associate
Midwest, WisconsinChristine M. Weymouth, Ph.D., is a retired superintendent with extensive assistant superintendent, superintendent and principal experience serving over 30 years in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dr. Weymouth’s colleagues refer to her…
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Kim Eger, Ed.D Associate
FloridaDr. Kim Eger is an educational consultant that has served the education community for over 35 years with a specialized focused in the areas of climate, safety & school culture,…
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David Sholes Associate
ColoradoSuperintendent for 19 years involved in all phases of school operation including negotiations, curriculum, Board of education relations, community relations, recruitment, coaching and mentoring, strategic planning, finance and budgeting. Led…
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Miranda Beard Associate
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Dick Bray
California, West Coast -
John Connolly, Ed.D Senior Associate
East Coast, MassachusettsExecutive Search -
Kristine Nielsen, Ph.D. Associate
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Bob Mistele Associate
CaliforniaBob Mistele’s professional experiences over 39 years in education have provided him with an extensive skill set and understanding of the needs of educational leadership. Bob Mistele successfully served seven…
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Ellen Correll Associate
East Coast, New YorkDuring my 40 year “plus” educational career, I have held several positions including the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. I have managed budgets of over…
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Jim Collin Associate
Connecticut, East CoastRestorative Practices, Licensed Trainer. Professional Learning Community implementation for individuals, schools and district teams Organizational Leadership model centered on Actualizing the Potential of every individual. This model includes the key…
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John H. Correll, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New YorkWith over 40 years in education and 20 years in administration in multiple roles, I would be excited to work with school systems or schools on topics such as strategic…
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Glenn Wood , Ed.D. Associate
Illinois, MidwestA leader with strategic vision who has partnered with different cultures, managed large-scale initiatives, and navigated the politics of municipalities and bargaining groups to close opportunity gaps and improve student…
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Vickie L. Markavitch, Ph.D. Associate
Michigan, MidwestDr. Markavitch has been a superintendent in three states serving suburban, urban and rural districts, large and small, both rich and poor. She has managed enrollment growth as well as…
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Paul Swanstrom, Ph.D. Senior Associate
Illinois, MidwestPaul Swanstrom has served in various roles in the field of education. As a member of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) Board, Chairperson of the Illinois High School…
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Mike Richie, Ed.D. Associate
Midwest, WisconsinMike Richie is an educational consultant/leader who has committed to serving over 35 years in public education. He is known by his staff and colleagues to be a visionary leader…
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Lynn M. Gibson, Ed.D., CSBO Associate
Illinois, MidwestLynn M. Gibson, Ed.D., CSBO, is a retired superintendent of the Hononegah Community High School District 207 located in Northern Illinois. She was in the district for 13 years, as…
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Patricia E. Neudecker PhD. Associate
Midwest, WisconsinPatricia Neudecker is a courageous leader dedicated to strengthening communities, educational systems and educational policy for all children, and recruiting and developing quality leaders for educational organizations. Pat is currently the…
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Gary Richards Associate
CaliforniaI served as a school superintendent for 27 years in four high performing school districts in Connecticut (New Canaan Public Schools and Wilton Public Schools) and in California (San Marino…
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Aresta Johnson Associate
East Coast, North CarolinaAresta Johnson has over 23 years of educational experience and is an experienced K-12 school and central office administrator with an extensive background in curriculum development, strategic planning, budget development,…
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Peter Flynn Senior Associate
IllinoisDr. Peter Flynn is a Senior Associate with HYA and has thirty-four years of Superintendent experience in Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Dr. Flynn was Illinois Superintendent of the Year…
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Dr. Lamar Collins Administrator; Asst. Principal
TexasLamar T. Collins, Sr cegonlinetx@gmail.com 254.217.7667 10024 Fantail Lnr Temple TX, 76502 GOAL I’d like to be the instructional leaders of a world class, global leadership preparation facilty. I have…
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Hank Gmitro Chief Search Associate
California, West CoastDr. Henry A. Gmitro holds a doctorate in education from the University of Illinois but to nearly everyone who knows him, he is simply, “Hank.” A visionary leader in public…
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Sharon Frys Associate
Illinois, MidwestDr. Sharon Frys is an experienced professional specializing in day-to-day school administration and implementation of initiatives to support students, community, and educator development. Her career includes teaching special education and…
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Glenn “Max” McGee President
Illinois, MidwestMax is recognized as a dynamic leader, speaker and writer on critical issues in educational leadership, STEM education, student wellness, and public policy (www.glennmaxmcgee.com). He has been a superintendent in…
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Nola Wellman Senior Associate
Midwest, TexasDr. Nola Wellman is a Senior Associate with HYA after retiring as Superintendent of the Eanes Independent School District in Austin where she served for 11 years. Dr. Wellman grew up…
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Darline Robles Associate
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Maria Ott, Ph.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaDr. Maria Ott is currently Professor of Clinical Education at the USC Rossier School of Education. In addition to teaching doctoral courses, she oversees the AASA-USC Rossier Urban Superintendents Academy…
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Chris Nicastro Associate
Midwest, MissouriChris Lee Nicastro has worked in education for over 40 years. Her career spans experience as a teacher, school administrator, superintendent and, most recently, as Commissioner of Education for the…
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Ann Monday Associate
East Coast, VirginiaAnn Monday began her career in public education in 1973 as an English teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia. She was promoted to her first administrative position in 1980 and served…
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William C. Melsheimer Associate
Midwest, IllinoisExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
Richard Malfatti Associate
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Eugenia Lawson Associate
East Coast, New JerseyBoard FunctionCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
Sandra Husk Associate
West Coast, California -
David Gomez, Ph.D. Associate
West Coast, California -
Brenda Finn Associate
East Coast, Massachusetts -
Edwin Diaz Associate
West Coast, California -
Louise Coleman Associate
Midwest, Illinois -
Rudy Castruita Senior Associate
West Coast, California -
Howard Bultinck Associate
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David E. Lee, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, MississippiDr. Lee has served as a teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, deputy state superintendent of education for the State of Louisiana, college professor, and local school board member. He has…
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Jane L. Westerhold, Ed.D. Associate
IllinoisDr. Westerhold has been an educator for more than 40 years. She retired from Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, IL in 2016 after serving as superintendent for…
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Diane K. Siri, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchFinance and OperationsHuman Resources -
Kristi Sandvik, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, ArizonaDr. Kristi Sandvik, an Oregon native, has served as superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona for the past five years providing an outstanding education for approximately…
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Vicki R. Roy Associate
Midwest, MinnesotaHYA Associate since 2010 Worked on searches in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas Served on Independent School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage, MN) Board of Education for 17 years Held…
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Deborah Raizes Senior Associate
East Coast, New YorkDeborah Raizes has been with HYA for more than 20 years and has done over 90 searches. The majority of her searches have been for high performing suburban districts and…
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Valerie Pitts, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, OregonDr. Valerie Pitts has over 38 years of varied school and district leadership experience in six districts and five counties in Northern California and most recently, central Oregon. Her focus has…
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Dwight R. Pfennig, Ed.D. Senior Associate
East CoastDr. Pfennig has served as a Senior Associate for HYA since 2013. He has been the leader/co-leader for 36 superintendent searches in six states (Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New…
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John S. Perdue, Ed.D. Associate
IllinoisDr. John Perdue is an accomplished leader with 45 years of experience in a variety of K-12 roles, including high school teacher, coach, associate principal, principal, district assistant superintendent and…
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Rick O’Connell, Ed.D. Senior Associate
Midwest, ColoradoExecutive Search -
Jim Negri Associate
CaliforniaI taught 14 years for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) in the Superintendents Academy (What You Need to Know Your First Year as a Superintendent) and have served…
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James E. Morse, Ed.D. Senior Associate
MichiganDr. James Morse has over 40 years experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Principal, Associate Dean of a Graduate School, Professor of Education and Senior Associate for Hazard,…
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Katey McPherson, Ed.D. Associate
Arizona, West CoastKatey McPherson brings experience in school leadership, prevention, and organizational change with over 23 years as a school leader. Katey’s educational career focused on curriculum and instruction, social justice, leadership…
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Jack L. McCulley, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New JerseyBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchFinance and OperationsHuman Resources -
Edward L. McCormick Associate
East Coast, New YorkEd McCormick began with HYA in 2014 and has been consulting for strategic planning, superintendent searches, and board development since 2005. His experience utilize his skills gained by managing general…
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Loren D. May, Ph.D. Associate
Midwest, IllinoisCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchFinance and Operations -
Don Macrino Associate
East Coast, ConnecticutExecutive Search -
Tom Leonard, Ed.D. Associate
Midwest, TexasSince joining the highly-acclaimed Eanes Independent School District in July of 2014, Dr. Tom Leonard has focused on transparency, building relationships and communication with the many constituents throughout the district….
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Alan E. Leis, Ed.D. Vice President
Midwest, IllinoisBoard FunctionExecutive Search -
Monica Koziol Associate
Midwest, IllinoisMonica is a highly dedicated, organized and dynamic education management professional with experience in both administrative and faculty roles, focusing on curriculum development, business, and social sciences. She brought a…
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Sarah Jerome, Ed.D. Associate
Midwest, WisconsinDr. Jerome brings experience in school and district leadership from her 46 years as a school and district leader. Dr. Jeromes educational career focused on curriculum and instruction before going…
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Milton L. James, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New JerseyDr. Milton L James is a native of North Carolina. He attended schools in Plainfield, New Jersey and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1967. Dr. James has had an…
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Pamela Hollich, Ed.D. Associate
Midwest, IllinoisDr. Hollich brings experience in school and district leadership and organizational change with over 20 years as a school and district leader in addition to 20 years of experience in…
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Julie Haff Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaBoard FunctionExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
Patrick Grippe, Ed.D. Associate
Colorado, West CoastFormerly assistant superintendent for Learning Services in the Douglas County Colorado School District.
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Kay Giles Associate
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Lorraine M. Garcy, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, OregonBoard FunctionExecutive SearchFinance and OperationsHuman Resources -
Jim Fritts, Ph.D. Senior Associate
Midwest, IllinoisJames B. Fritts has been an associate with HYA since 1993. He has assistant school boards throughout the country in recruiting and securing talent leadership. He is a retired school…
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Carmella Franco, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaDr. Carmella S. Franco’s career in education spans more than 40 years, during which time she served as a teacher, curriculum specialist, an elementary and middle school principal, head of…
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Judith A. Ferguson Senior Associate
New Jersey, East CoastDr. Ferguson has been with the firm since 1998. She has had a long career in educational administration, having served as Business Administrator for eight years with the Princeton Regional…
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Joseph M. Farley, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
David Estrop, Ph.D. Associate
Midwest, OhioCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchFinance and OperationsHuman Resources -
Marvin Edwards, Ed.D. Senior Associate
Midwest, IllinoisBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchFinance and OperationsHuman Resources -
William H. Ector Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaCommunity RelationsExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
Brad Draeger, Ed.D. Senior Associate
East Coast, VirginiaDr. Brad Draeger has served many distinguished roles in education over the last 5 decades. He has worked as a Senior Associate with HYA since 2009. Dr. Draeger had a…
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Dennis W. Dearden Associate
West Coast, ArizonaCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
Constance R. Collins, Ph.D. Associate
Midwest, IllinoisDr. Connie Collins brings experience in school and district leadership and organizational change. During her 24 years as a school and district leader, Dr. Collins served as Superintendent in Round…
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Michael T. Cicchetti, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New HampshireCommunity RelationsExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
David Cash, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaDr. Cash, in over 25 years as a leader, has demonstrated success in improving student achievement while at the same time creating an organizational culture that values equity, access and…
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Nancy J. Carroll Associate
California, West CoastEducation and Training Ph.D. Educational Policy and Administration; University of California, Santa Barbara (1989) M.A. …
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Gary A. Burton, Ph.D. Associate
East Coast, New HampshireDr. Burton has experience as a classroom teacher, building principal and 35 years as a school superintendent. His experiences span 44 years as a public school educator and include graduate…
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Monica M. Browne, Ed.D. Associate
DelawareDr. Monica Browne is a retired Superintendent and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Education Leadership at Seton Hall University where she teaches in the Executive Doctoral Program. Dr….
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Ted Blaesing, Ph.D. Senior Associate
Florida, East CoastDr. Ted Blaesing is a leader in education administration and has been recognized for his leadership and service through numerous awards. He has led dozens of workshops and seminars for…
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Marilyn Elgart Birnbaum, Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, New JerseyDr. Marilyn Birnbaum has been involved in education for over 40 years. Starting her career as an English teacher for North Plainfield Public Schools in New Jersey, the district recruited…
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Rick Berry Senior Associate
Midwest, TexasMr. Berry brings experience in school and district leadership, reform, and organizational change, from his 50 years in the field of education. Mr. Berry served as a middle school and…
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John T. Aycock Senior Associate
West Coast, ArizonaJohn T. Aycock served in public education for 39 years with 32 of those years serving as an administrator. With teaching experience in North Carolina, Mr. Aycock moved to Alaska…
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Kenneth Arndt, Ph.D. Associate
Illinois, MidwestKen brings to HYA his extensive background in public and private education and management. He has led pre-K through grade 12 districts ranging in enrollments of 2,000 to 42,000 students. …
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Steve Humphrey, Ed.D. Executive V.P.
IllinoisDr. Humphrey brings experience in school and district leadership, school reform and organizational change from his over 40 years as a school and district leader. His work included systemic changes…
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Carolyn McKennan, Ed.D. Vice President
CaliforniaDr. Carolyn McKennan serves as Vice President of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) and was previously a senior associate with HYA. Dr. McKennan’s educational career focused on curriculum and…
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Bill Adams, Ed.D. Vice President
East CoastBio: Dr. William “Bill” Adams Dr. Adams served in public education leadership roles for 43 years of which 36 were as Superintendent of Schools in the same New Jersey district. …
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