Heads of school, like most, if not all, adults would like to avoid having tough conversations regardless of whether it is for personal or professional reasons.

All school heads agree. It’s a very challenging time to lead an independent school. The ongoing demands of admissions, finances, facilities, technology, curriculum, the recruitment and retention of outstanding teachers – the normal fare of a school – are more complicated than ever.

For independent school leaders, especially a head of school, having challenging conversations about complex issues is a very big part of the job. No one likes to have tough conversations, at work or at home.

Your partner or spouse has accepted an interim head of school position in Connecticut – France! After 40 years in independent school education, 20 of them as a head of school's spouse or partner, it's time to reflect on what makes sense for you: Do you stay or do you go?

Interim heads often are essential to maintaining continuity and momentum, providing a seamless leadership transition to the permanent head.

Recently, The Education Group (TEG) expanded its services to independent schools with a robust, comprehensive consulting program to address customized needs for schools beyond head searches and coaching to heads.