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Shorecrest Preparatory School Survey for Head of Upper School Search

Thank you for your help and participation in this process!

Shorecrest Preparatory School has launched a search for a new Head of Upper School for July 1, 2026. The School has engaged Resource Group 175 (RG175), a consulting firm that specializes in US and International School leadership searches. RG175 is represented by consultant Adam Peichert.

The School and our consultant are interested in your thoughts about Shorecrest Preparatory School's strengths, as well as its opportunities for growth and change. Additionally, we are interested to know the professional and personal qualities you feel are important for the next Head of Upper School. Your timely and thoughtful responses to this survey will inform the search and provide valuable direction for recruiting the next Head of Upper School.

All responses are confidential and, if shared, will be done so without any identifiable attribution.

We ask that you complete your survey by 5PM (eastern) on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025.

Thank you for your help and participation!
1.What is your relationship to Shorecrest? (Check all that apply.)
2.In your opinion, what are the essential qualities that make Shorecrest unique? Which characteristics or attributes of the School are critically important to preserve in this leadership transition?
3.Which five (5) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about Shorecrest?
4.Which five (5) of the following areas should be priorities in order to strengthen the School for the next Head of Upper School?
5.Please identify what you see as possible challenges and new opportunities for the Upper School in the next three to five years.
6.What are five (5) most important professional qualifications you would like to see in the next Head of Upper School? (Please choose your top five characteristics.)
7.What are the three (3) most important personal qualities you would like to see in the next Head of Upper School? (Please choose your top three qualities.)
8.Is there anyone you know, perhaps from another school or organization, who you think should be seriously considered for the position?
9.Do you have any other thoughts or comments relevant to this search that might be helpful for the Head of School, the consultants, or potential candidates as they consider this opportunity? Feel free as well to expand on any other answers you have given.
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