With Allen-Stevenson's Head of School, Duncan Lyon, stepping down on July 1, 2027, the Board of Trustees has launched a comprehensive search to find Allen-Stevenson's next Head of School.

The Board of Trustees is deeply grateful to Duncan Lyon for leading Allen-Stevenson with vision and heart. This page serves as a dedicated resource to keep our community informed throughout the search for our next great Head of School. Clear communication and active engagement are vital to the success of this search and the future of Allen-Stevenson. We welcome your participation in this important process.

Please address your questions to [email protected]. New information will be added to this page frequently.

ALLEN-STEVENSON HEAD OF SCHOOL
SEARCH COMMITTEE

Heather McAuliffe P'28, '28 Trustee, Co-Chair
McCartney Wilkins P'24 Trustee, Co-Chair

Kerianne Flynn P’23, Trustee
Cameron Koffman ’12, Trustee
Rashida La Lande P’21, ’26, Trustee
Harris Mufson P’21, ’26, Trustee   
Andrew Willis, President P’21, ’24, Board of Trustees, 

Search Timeline 2026-2027

Phase 1
  • Form HOS Search Committee
  • Select consultants
  • Engage community
  • Develop a leadership profile
Phase 2
  • Announce position
  • Recruit candidates
  • Select, interview, and conduct semifinalist reference checks
Phase 3
  • Host finalists on campus; introduce them to the community
  • Gather community feedback and vet finalists
  • Board selects new Head of School

Head of School Search FAQs

Who is leading the charge?

The Board of Trustees has engaged Carney, Sandoe, & Associates and formed a Search Committee. All comments and questions can be directed to [email protected].

How can the community provide input?

On Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, Carney, Sandoe, & Associates will be at Allen-Stevenson to hold focus groups to gather feedback from parents, faculty, alumni, and students. A schedule will be made available shortly so that you can plan your visit. A survey will be sent out the week of May 11 to current parents, faculty, staff, and alumni.

How will updates be shared?

The school will provide frequent updates via this webpage and community emails. Past emails can be found in the Community Engagement section on this webpage.

Please address any comments or questions to [email protected].

How is this search different from 2021?

During his tenure as Allen-Stevenson's eighth Head of School, Duncan Lyon has significantly advanced our school's academic excellence and institutional stability by establishing Cornerstones, implementing steadfast and corrective financial discipline, and developing our AS2030 Strategic Plan. As we navigate this period of transition, we are grateful for Duncan's continued leadership through the summer of 2027, ensuring continuity and a purposeful hand-off to his successor.

The Search Committee will ensure greater community engagement by establishing a Faculty Search Advisory Committee to enable broader representation.

Please address any comments or concerns to [email protected].

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Who do I contact with questions about the search?

If you have questions or comments, please contact the Head of School Search Committee.

 

 

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