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Head of School Search Enters Finalist Stage
Dear Norfolk Collegiate Community,
On behalf of the Head of School Search Committee, we are pleased to report that we are moving to the finalist stage of the search for our next head of school.
The Search Committee reviewed materials of 12 candidates presented by our search consultants from The Education Group from more than 25 applicants. The Committee selected the strongest of those candidates as semifinalists. We conducted virtual interviews with each candidate. We were extremely impressed with all of these professionals and selected four of the most qualified candidates as finalists and the best match for the next head of school for Norfolk Collegiate.
Read the full message from the search chair
Read the full message from the search chair
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Sept. 10-11 | Nowell Hesse Campus Visit
Dear Norfolk Collegiate Community,
I am excited to share that a finalist in our head of school search, Nowell Hesse, will be visiting the school Sept. 11-12. During the visit, he will spend time with students, faculty, staff and parents, learning more about what makes Collegiate such a special place.
We warmly invite you to join us for a parent session with Nowell Hesse at one of the following dates and times. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the candidate, ask questions and share your perspective as part of this important process.Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the ArtsWednesday, Sept. 10, 4:30-5 p.m.
Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the ArtsThursday, Sept. 11, from 8:30-9 a.m.
Spainhour Family Library at the Lower School
Please see Mr. Hesse’s candidate profile to learn more about his experience. Thank you for your continued partnership as we move forward in selecting the next leader of Norfolk Collegiate. -
Sept. 16-17 | Patricia Sasser Campus Visit
Dear Norfolk Collegiate Community,
I am excited to share that a finalist in our head of school search, Patricia Sasser, will be visiting the school Sept. 16-17. During the visit, she will spend time with students, faculty, staff and parents, learning more about what makes Collegiate such a special place.We warmly invite you to join us for a parent session with Patricia Sasser at one of the following dates and times. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the candidate, ask questions and share your perspective as part of this important process.Tuesday, Sept. 16, 8:15-8:45 a.m. Explore Room in the Middle School. Please use the middle school entrance off of Suburban Avenue.Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8:30-9 a.m. Spainhour Family Library at the Lower SchoolPlease see Ms. Sasser's candidate profile to learn more about her experience. Thank you for your continued partnership as we move forward in selecting the next leader of Norfolk Collegiate. -
Sept. 18-19 | Sally Maxwell Campus Visit
Dear Norfolk Collegiate Community,I am excited to share that a finalist in our head of school search, Sally Maxwell, will be visiting the school Sept. 18-19. During the visit, she will spend time with students, faculty, staff and parents, learning more about what makes Collegiate such a special place.We warmly invite you to join us for a parent session with Sally Maxwell at one of the following dates and times. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the candidate, ask questions and share your perspective as part of this important process.Thursday, Sept. 18, 8:15-8:45 a.m. Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the ArtsFriday, Sept. 19, 8:30-9 a.m. Spainhour Family Library at the Lower SchoolPlease see Ms. Maxwell's candidate profile to learn more about her experience. Thank you for your continued partnership as we move forward in selecting the next leader of Norfolk Collegiate.
Head of School Announcement
Head of School, Scott Kennedy, announced that he will be retiring from Norfolk Collegiate School at the end of the 2025-26 school year following 30 years at Norfolk Collegiate. As a result, the Board of Trustees is conducting a comprehensive and inclusive process in their search for the next Head of School through The Education Group.
Below is Mr. Kennedy's letter to the Collegiate community announcing his retirement, as well as Board of Trustee Chair Taylor Franklin's letter to the community announcing the search for the next head of school.
Below is Mr. Kennedy's letter to the Collegiate community announcing his retirement, as well as Board of Trustee Chair Taylor Franklin's letter to the community announcing the search for the next head of school.
Please direct questions and candidate recommendations to The Education Group consultants:
Margaret Moore
Bob Veto
Position Statement
We invite you to view the position statement for Norfolk Collegiate’s next head of school. This document outlines the school’s core mission, key strengths and future opportunities, while also identifying the qualities, qualifications and leadership challenges that our next head of school will be expected to embrace at this exciting and pivotal time in the school’s journey.
