Head of School Search | Pinecrest Academy

Head of School Search

Anticipated Start Date: July 2027

Pinecrest Academy is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled Head of School to lead its vibrant, Christ-centered community beginning July 2027. Pinecrest Academy is a premier independent college preparatory Catholic school situated on a beautiful 68-acre collegiate-style campus in the Northeast Atlanta Metro area.

The mission of Pinecrest is to “form Christian leaders who will transform society,” a mission delivered through Integral Formation, a four-pillared approach to educating the whole child: Intellectual (mind), Spiritual (Christ-centered), Apostolic (service), and Human (leadership cultivation and virtues). In keeping with this mission, Pinecrest is known for its joyful and welcoming community and its commitment to both excellence and faith, believing these are deeply interconnected.

About Pinecrest Academy

Located in Cumming, Georgia, Pinecrest Academy serves students from PreK3 through grade 12, providing a rigorous liberal arts education rooted in Catholic faith and guided by the Regnum Christi educational philosophy. Through a strong partnership with families, Pinecrest seeks to form students who are intellectually prepared, spiritually grounded, and committed to lives of service and leadership.

The school community is distinguished by its culture of joyful discipleship, academic rigor, leadership development, and deep commitment to faith formation. Students are encouraged to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and apostolic service while growing in virtue and character within a nurturing and mission-driven environment.

The Opportunity

The next Head of School will serve as the chief executive and spiritual leader of Pinecrest Academy, guiding the school’s mission, culture, and long-term strategic vision. In partnership with school leadership, faculty, staff, families, and the Board, the Head of School will steward Pinecrest’s continued growth while strengthening its Catholic identity, academic excellence, operational vitality, and community engagement.

Key areas of impact include:

Mission & Catholic Identity: Joyfully model and advance Pinecrest’s Catholic mission; foster a culture of Integral Formation; support the spiritual life and faith formation of students, faculty, and families.
Strategic Leadership: Lead the continued implementation of long-range priorities; position Pinecrest for sustained growth and institutional excellence; cultivate innovation while honoring the school’s traditions and mission.
Academic & Institutional Excellence: Champion a rigorous liberal arts, college-preparatory education; support instructional leadership and student outcomes across all divisions; ensure alignment between mission and educational practice.
Advancement & Community Relations: Serve as a visible ambassador for Pinecrest within the broader community; strengthen enrollment, philanthropy, and constituent engagement; build strong relationships with current and prospective families, alumni, benefactors, and community partners.
Operational & Organizational Leadership: Oversee institutional operations and stewardship of resources; support strong governance practices; ensure effective collaboration among academic, operational, and advancement leadership teams.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic and visionary leader who deeply embraces and joyfully witnesses the mission of Pinecrest Academy. The next Head of School will possess demonstrated leadership experience within Catholic or mission-driven educational environments and will be skilled in strategic leadership, community engagement, advancement, and organizational management.

This individual will be an inspiring communicator and relationship-builder who fosters trust, collaboration, and unity across the school community. Grounded in faith and guided by a spirit of servant leadership, the successful candidate will steward Pinecrest’s continued growth while preserving and advancing the distinctive culture, excellence, and joyful mission that define the Academy.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

Q: Who is leading the search?

Pinecrest Academy has engaged Partners in Mission Search Solutions, the retained search division of Partners in Mission, a nationally respected consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advancing excellence in Catholic school leadership and mission-driven organizations.

Partners in Mission brings a deep understanding of Catholic education, informed by both professional expertise and personal commitment to the Church’s mission. Their consultants have partnered with archdioceses, religious congregations, school boards, and Catholic institutions across the country to identify and secure exceptional leaders for a wide range of senior Catholic school leadership roles.

Partners in Mission is honored to collaborate with Pinecrest Academy in this important work of discernment as the school seeks its next Head of School.
Q: What is the role of the Search Committee?

The Search Committee is entrusted with leading the search for Pinecrest Academy’s next Head of School, with professional guidance and support from Partners in Mission.

Working in close collaboration, the Committee will oversee the full search process, including reviewing and evaluating candidate applications, participating in semi-finalist and finalist interviews, and helping coordinate structured opportunities for stakeholder engagement with leading candidates.

Following these interactions, the Committee will thoughtfully consider community feedback, references, and background information before submitting a recommendation for final approval. The Search Committee is committed to conducting a process that is prayerful, rigorous, fair, and inclusive, while also honoring the confidentiality necessary to attract and discern the strongest possible pool of candidates for this important leadership role.
Q: How can the Pinecrest community support the search process?

Pinecrest Academy invites broad and meaningful participation in the search for its next Head of School. Community engagement is an essential part of this discernment process and will be incorporated in several intentional ways.

The search process for the next Head of School will build upon the valuable data and themes gathered during Partners in Mission’s recent campus visit. In addition, the school community will have an opportunity to share further insights, perspectives, and hopes for the future through an end-of-year community survey. These combined insights will help inform the leadership profile and guide the search process moving forward.

Throughout the search, the community is encouraged to remain engaged by reviewing updates shared by the school and visiting this webpage for communications regarding the process, timeline, and key milestones. Once finalists are identified, select stakeholder representatives will be invited to participate in structured opportunities to meet the candidates and provide feedback. This input will play an important role in informing the Search Committee’s final recommendation.

Above all, we ask the Pinecrest community to pray for the members of the Search Committee and for the candidates as this important work of discernment unfolds, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit.