Head of School — Maret School
School: Maret School — Washington, DC, USA
Start date: July 2027
Posted: February 2, 2026
Search consultants: Darryl J. Ford, Allison Gaines Pell, Burke Zalosh (Carney Sandoe)
The opportunity. Maret School in Washington, DC, seeks its next Head of School for July 2027. The incoming head will lead the school’s K-12 program and community in the nation’s capital — academics, faculty, student life, enrollment, and advancement — working with the board on strategy in one of the country’s most competitive independent-school markets. The retained search is led by Carney Sandoe’s education leadership services team: Darryl J. Ford, Allison Gaines Pell, and Burke Zalosh.
About the school. Maret School is an independent K-12 school in Washington, DC.
Candidate profile. The search seeks an accomplished K-12 school leader with headship experience, a compelling academic vision, and proven results in enrollment, advancement, and faculty leadership within a competitive market.
How to apply. Interested candidates should contact the search consultants directly through the official listing. Please do not contact the school directly.