March 4, 2024
Dear Castilleja Community,
On behalf of the Head of School Search Committee, we would like to provide an update on our progress in January and February. We appreciate your ongoing input and enthusiasm, as it has deeply informed and energized this process.
Our last update focused on Spencer Stuart’s engagement with the Castilleja community and shared the new resources on Castilleja’s Head of School Search page.
Since then, the Search Committee has reviewed more than 200 potential prospects and candidates from across the United States. We have seen interest from an impressive range of educational leaders including current heads of school, associate heads, senior administrators and leaders from higher education. It has been heartening to see such excitement about this role and the opportunity candidates see in Castilleja.
Our process now moves into a new phase, during which members of the committee will conduct interviews with the strongest candidates. We will be focusing on their academic leadership and career accomplishments, their vision and enthusiasm for girls’ education and Castilleja’s future — our students, faculty, staff, families, culture and commitment to mission.
We are encouraged by the headway we have made already, and we look forward to updating you again as the search progresses. As always, the Search Committee and our partners at Spencer Stuart welcome comments or questions. We encourage you to email us at CastillejaHOS@spencerstuart.com.
Warmly,
Odette Harris P’22 ’24, Search Committee Co-Chair
Jeff Wong P’24, Search Committee Co-Chair