St. Agnes Academy

Head of School | Houston, TX

The Position

St. Agnes Academy seeks a new Head of School to begin in July 2024. The school operates with the Head of School/President and Principal leadership model.  Formed in the Dominican charism and the pillars of prayer, study, community and preaching, Heads of School have led boldly during generations of change.  The next Head of School will partner with a strong leadership team and a dynamic Board of Directors to lead this extraordinary school into its next chapter of excellence. Candidates should embrace a deep appreciation for the Academy’s Dominican heritage and traditions. Guided by the charism of the Dominican Sisters of Houston, candidates will incorporate the tenets of this charism into daily life.  Additionally, they will embrace compassion while thinking critically about the world around them.

Responsibilities to begin July 1, 2024

 

To Apply

Interested candidates should email one of the consultants below. Please send the following as a single attachment:

  • resume 

  • cover letter of interest in and qualifications for the position

  • statement of philosophy of leadership

  • a list of five (5) references with contact information

 

JAY PHILPOTT
Consultant bio

 

KAREN DRAWZ
Consultant bio

 

MARIFRED CILELLA
Consultant bio

 

The School

St. Agnes Academy (SAA) is one of the most distinguished all-girls’ Catholic schools in the country and is recognized as one of the top two all-girls’ schools in the state of Texas. SAA was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Houston in 1906. The school currently serves 935 young women in grades 9-12 and is located in the southwest corner of Houston, about 13 miles from downtown. St. Agnes takes pride in the fact that its students commute from many areas of Houston, as well as from outlying communities. As such, St. Agnes Academy is committed to serving a diverse student body that represents a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the city.

 

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