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Head of School
Fontbonne Academy

Fontbonne Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women which fosters Gospel values and educational excellence. Located in Milton, Massachusetts, this inclusive community embraces diversity in many forms. Through the values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation and reverence, Fontbonne Academy promotes growth in spirituality, scholarship, and leadership of young women in the changing world.

Founded in 1954, the academy takes its name from Mother St. John Fontbonne, a woman of courage who re-established the Sisters of St. Joseph in France after its suppression during the French Revolution. Under her leadership, the first Sisters came to the United States. In Boston, the congregation taught in archdiocesan parochial schools, and founded ministries of its own, of which Fontbonne is one. As a sponsored ministry, Fontbonne Academy further the Sisters’ charism – a direct outgrowth of the orders experience in revolutionary France – of reconciliation, unity and non-violence in the school’s academic programs, spirituality, and co curricular activities. For six decades, Fontbonne has educated thousands of young women who are now sending their daughters and granddaughters to experience the special intellectual, social and spiritual opportunities a Fontbonne education affords.

The next Head of School will be expected to bring the energy, charisma and executive administration and fund raising skills necessary for this school community to build on its considerable strengths while delivering Greater Boston’s best value in a Catholic college preparatory education for young women. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1, 2017. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2017.

To apply, please submit the following materials, confidentially and as separate PDF attachments in one email to Michael Furey. Please reference Fontbonne Academy-Head of School in subject field.

• Cover letter that expresses your interest and qualifications for leading Fontbonne Academy;
• Current resume with all appropriate dates included;
• Statement of Catholic educational philosophy;
• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.

Michael Furey, Partner
mikefurey@partnersinmission.com
Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, LLC
124 Sycamore Drive Westwood, MA 02090
www.partnersinmission.com