The Christ Episcopal School Board of Trustees and Search Committee are committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and transparent search to identify a Head of School who will honor our mission, strengthen our community, and lead us confidently into the future.
Prospective candidates should send the following materials in a single PDF document no later than September 10, 2025, to hossearch@
christepiscopalschool.org. • Letter of interest specifically addressing this position and school
• Résumé (education and work experience)
• Statement of educational philosophy
• List of five professional references with contact information
• Letters of reference, if available, but not required
The Position Profile for the next Head of Christ Episcopal School outlines the core mission, strengths, and opportunities, as well as the qualifications and qualities that the next Head of School will embody. |
September 11, 2025 Dear CES Community, We are pleased to share an update on the progress of the Head of School search. Since beginning the process on August 14th, the Search Committee has reviewed a strong and diverse pool of applications. Our submission deadline has now passed, and the Committee is in the process of narrowing the field to a group of six highly qualified semi-finalists whose experience and leadership align closely with Christ Episcopal School’s mission and values. The next phase of the search will involve in-depth interviews and assessments with these semi-finalists, to evaluate further their leadership styles, educational philosophies, and capacity to engage thoughtfully with students, faculty, families, and the broader community. At the conclusion of this phase, the Committee will extend invitations to the selected finalists for an on-campus interview and for the candidates to engage and interact with the faculty, staff, and students. The Committee remains committed to a rigorous, confidential, and deliberate process, with the goal of recommending to the Board of Trustees the strongest possible candidate to serve as our next Head of School. We are grateful for your continued support and prayers throughout this important process. We look forward to keeping you informed as we move toward the final stages of the search. With gratitude, Search Committee |
August 14, 2025 Dear CES Community, As we begin the important work of identifying our next Head of School, we are pleased to announce the formation of the Head of School Search Committee. This dedicated group will lead a thoughtful and inclusive process to ensure we find a leader who will carry forward Christ Episcopal School’s mission and values. The members of the Search Committee are: • The Rev. D. Seth Donald, Rector Christ Episcopal Church Covington The Search Committee is already hard at work and a new page with information about the search has been launched on the CES website. The committee recognizes the importance of this transition for our school and is fully dedicated to the important work ahead. We are committed to conducting the search with the utmost care, diligence, and integrity it deserves. Regular updates will be provided as we reach key milestones in the process, and we are committed to remaining as transparent as possible. We thank you for your trust and support as the Search Committee works through the process of finding our next Head of School. With gratitude, The Rev. D. Seth Donald
Potter Adams |
August 8, 2025 Dear CES Community, On behalf of the Christ Episcopal School Board of Trustees, we are writing to share with you that Dr. John Murray has informed the Rector and the Board of his decision to step down as Head of School after the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Since joining our community in 2023, Dr. Murray has guided CES with vision, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to our mission and values. The Board would like to thank Dr. Murray for his dedicated service and the accomplishments achieved during his tenure as Head of School. The search for a new Head of School is already underway. The Board is confident that a new Head of School will be selected in ample time to begin the 2026-2027 school year. Christ Episcopal School continues to provide academic excellence in a nurturing Christian environment and we are grateful for the support of our families, the Church, the CES faculty and staff, and our community. Please join the Board in wishing Dr. Murray the very best in his future endeavors and expressing our sincere appreciation for his leadership and contributions to CES. We look forward to celebrating his time with us in the months ahead.
With gratitude,
The Rev. D. Seth Donald Rector, Christ Episcopal Church and School
Potter Adams Chair, Board of Trustees |
The Rev. D. Seth Donald, Rector Christ Episcopal Church Covington
Potter Adams, current Board Chair
Mike Andrepont, current Board Member
Jeff Bell, current Board Member
Tyler Daniel, current Board Vice Chair
Elke Digby, current Board Member
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