Head of School Search
Dublin School is beginning an exciting new chapter as we launch the search for our next Head of School, who will officially take on the role beginning July 1, 2026. As we move forward in this important process, we welcome all members of the Dublin community to stay connected and involved.
To ensure a thoughtful and comprehensive search, Dublin School has engaged Resource Group 175 (RG175), a distinguished consulting firm known for its leadership placement work with schools across the country and around the world. They also were the consulting form that brought us Brad Bates, seventeen years ago. Leading the search are seasoned consultants Molly King and John Green, whose extensive experience in independent school leadership will help guide us toward an outstanding candidate.
We invite you to check back often for updates on the progress of the search, upcoming opportunities to share your voice, and ways to contribute to this collaborative effort. Your input will play a vital role as we work to identify the next leader to carry Dublin School forward with vision and purpose.
If you have any information for the committee, please use the email address below.
dublinschoolheadsearch@yahoo.com
Timeline:
April 2025
- Search Committee is established.
- Consulting firm is announced.
May 2025
- Consulting firm visit to campus. (May 5 & 6)
- Community survey released.
June 2025
- Position Statement is published.
August 2025
- Applications Due (Aug. 8)
September/October 2025
- Finalists visit Dublin School.
October/November 2025
- New Head of School is announced.
November 2025 - June 2026
- Head of School transition period.
July 2026
- New Head of School begins.
Updates
Hear from the Chair of our Search Committee: Matthew Hicks, P '22 & '24 about the details of Dublin's search for a new Head of School.
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President of the Board of Trustees Chet Gibson shares his response to the recent news of Brad Bates' retirement as Head of Dublin School
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Head of School Brad Bates announces his retirement from Dublin School after a transformative 17 year tenure
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Search Committee
Through the spring and into the fall, the consultants and search committee will engage all groups in the Dublin community, including faculty and staff, students, parents, and alumni for input and to ensure our next head of school will continue a legacy of strong and visionary leadership.
The search committee represents the broad diversity of the Dublin community, including alumni, current and past parents, those experienced with the search process, and representation from the school’s faculty and staff. The members are deeply devoted to Dublin School and their mission to find the next head of school. We are in great hands with this talented and dedicated group that exemplifies Truth and Courage.
Members of the Search Committee are:
Trustees
Matthew Hicks P '22 & '24 Chair of Committee
Chet Gibson P '12 President of the Board of Trustees
Selvi Lampman P '22 & '26
Dr. Annette Harris Powell '83
Bob Weston
Will Spencer '86
Vanessa Martinez '07
Paul Horovitz P '92 (Lifetime Trustee)
Faculty
Jay Little, Associate Dean of Students