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Walnut Hill School for the Arts-Head of School Search-Community Survey
1.
Please state your association with the school. Check all that apply.
Academic Faculty
Arts Faculty
Staff
Administration
Residential Staff/Dorm Parents
Trustee
Donor/ Friend of the School
Student
Current Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian of a Former Student
Alum
2.
Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value about Walnut Hill?
Academic excellence
Excellence in arts education
Integration of academics and the arts
Caring and committed faculty and staff
A vibrant, creative, and artistic community
Individualized support and attention for students
An inclusive and supportive community
A safe learning environment
Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio
School-family communications & relationship
Other (please specify)
3.
Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for the next Head of School?
School reputation and visibility
Financial sustainability and affordability
Recruitment and retention of high-quality academic faculty and staff
Recruitment and retention of high-quality arts faculty and staff
Admissions and enrollment management
Strategic planning and institutional vision
Academic leadership and program innovation
Strengthening opportunities in the arts
Fundraising and constituent engagement
Campus and facilities planning
Community belonging and inclusion
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
4.
Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are most important for the next Head of School to have?
Senior leadership and management experience
Experience in independent school leadership
Teaching experience
Active engagement in an artistic field
Deep knowledge of the adolescent experience
Fundraising
Conflict resolution
Board relations
Strategic planning and organizational development
Team leadership and collaboration
Enrollment management and student retention
Other (please specify)
5.
Which five characteristics or qualities are most important for the next Head of School to possess?
Visionary
Excellent communicator
Innovative and forward-thinking
Collaborative and consensus-building
Culturally aware and inclusive
Engaging and inspiring
Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate
Sense of humor
Connects well with students, families, and staff
Warm, approachable, and compassionate
Strong integrity, honesty, and transparency
Business and financial acumen
Steadiness, consistency, and reliability
Other (please specify)
6.
What opportunities do you see on the horizon for Walnut Hill?
7.
What do you perceive as the main challenges that the school needs to address over the next 3-5 years?
8.
Are there any additional perspectives you would like the Search Committee to keep in mind during the search process?
9.
If you would like to recommend a potential candidate, please provide their name and contact information below.
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