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Noreen Powers, PH.D. Associate
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Glenn Schilling Associate
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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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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 Associate
IllinoisRetired Superintendent – Two Large Unit Districts in Illinois Barrington 220 Wheaton – Warrenville 200 President of Large Unit District Assn (LUDA) in Illinois AASA Executive Committee / Governing Board…
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John Ewald Associate
East CoastDr. 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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Dr. Susan Zahra Guiney Associate
East CoastDr. 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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Gale Satchel Associate
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Heather Williams Associate
Idaho, Texas, West CoastHeather P. Williams, Ph.D. has nearly 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
Colorado, MidwestThe 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
IllinoisDr. 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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Donna Herman M.S., M.A. Associate
IllinoisDonna has served both the educational and business community over the past 25 years. She maintains an exceptionally strong background in literacy and special education, demonstrating knowledge and commitment to…
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Matthew Friedman Associate
East CoastMatthew Friedman is a leader in education specializing in curriculum, instruction, and educational leadership. Mr. Friedman has been Chief Academic Officer of the Downingtown Area School District since April 2016….
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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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Jharrett Bryantt, Ed.D Associate
MidwestDr. Jharrett Bryantt has a proven track record of leading system-level change, most recently as the Houston ISD Assistant Superintendent in the Office of Strategy & Innovation. Dr. Bryantt has…
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Kim Eger, Ed.D Associate
Arizona, Illinois, Midwest, West CoastDr. 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 -
John Hutton Associate
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Kristine Nielsen, Ph.D. Associate
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Dale Truding 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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Dallas Strawn, Ph.D. Associate
ColoradoDallas Strawn has served educators and education for 49 years, ever since he graduated with his B.A. in English from Olivet Nazarene University in 1969. In the preK-12 system, Dr….
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Ellen Correll Associate
Illinois, MidwestDuring 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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Catherine Berning, Ed.D. Associate
IllinoisCatherine is a proven educational leader with expertise in strategic planning, curriculum development, teacher evaluation, administrator evaluation, professional learning communities, board relations, and professional development. With over 40 years of…
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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
Illinois, MidwestWith 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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Diane Cody, Ed.D. Asssociate
IllinoisDiane Cody is an educational consultant who has extensive experience in taking on challenges and creating positive solutions while using her common-sense approach. She led districts through systemic change resulting…
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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
MidwestMike Richie is an educational consultant/leader who has committed to serving over 30 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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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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Laurie Kimbrel Associate
East CoastDr. Laurie Kimbrel is currently an Assistant Professor of Education Leadership in the Department of Leadership, Research, & School Improvement at the University of West Georgia. She teaches in the…
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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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Elizabeth Morgan Associate
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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 -
Michael Houselog Associate
Midwest, Illinois -
Daryl Herrick Associate
Midwest, Wisconsin -
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
Midwest, Illinois -
Georgia Bozeday 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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Alena Zachery-Ross Associate
Midwest, MichiganAlena Zachery-Ross has begun her first year as the Superintendent of Okemos Public Schools. Alena was formerly the Superintendent of Schools for the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy, the first…
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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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Steven T. Webb, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, WashingtonDr. Steven Webb became superintendent of Vancouver (Wash.) Public Schools in July 2008. He has a distinguished 33-year career in public education in Washington and California. In 2016, Steve was…
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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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John J. Ramos, Sr., Ed.D. Associate
East Coast, ConnecticutBoard FunctionCommunity RelationsCurriculum and InstructionExecutive SearchHuman Resources -
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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Jacqueline M. Horejs, Ed.D. Associate
West Coast, CaliforniaDr. Horejs’ professional experiences over 40 years in education have provided her with a multi-faceted skill set and understanding of the needs of educational leadership. Dr. Horejs successfully served nine…
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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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Pat Fedor Associate
East Coast, ConnecticutMrs. Fedor has worked in public education for over forty-three years first as a classroom teacher and then for the last twenty years as an elementary principal. Mrs. Fedor was…
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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 CoastDr. 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 -
Kathy Cox Associate
East Coast, GeorgiaKathy Cox was most recently the CEO of the Education Delivery Institute (EDI), a non-profit education consulting firm that specialized in the implementation of education initiatives from Pre-k through college….
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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
California, West CoastDr. 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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