“To Whom it may concern,

Our district just used District Wise consultants when looking for a new school Superintendent. We were concerned because we were entering the process rather later in the school year and also had extremely specific criteria we were seeking and, quite frankly, we were preparing ourselves for the possibility of having to go to an interim if things didn’t work out.

Bob, Joann and Mark were patient and understanding of our prerequisites and spent countless hours meeting with community focus groups to see what was being desired by all constituents. They culled the responses and submitted candidates whom we would not have found on our own, which ended up with a strong pool from which we selected a candidate whom we hired.

Thank you District Wise!”

“We have used District-wise to find our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for Business. The candidates were a perfect fit for our district. The team really got to know
all stakeholders in our district during our superintendent search. We were supported through the whole process so we could make the best choice from quality candidates. I highly recommend District wise for your superintendent search!”

“It is with sincere admiration that I write this recommendation for Joann Kaplan and Bob Freier of District Wise Search Consultants.As an applicant for superintendent searching for a community and district that matched my philosophy, background and experiences, I was confident after the initial interview with Joann and Bob that they had thoroughly reviewed my candidacy. It was evident that they had already compiled a comprehensive overview of what the community and Board of Education was seeking in their superintendent, and from their research, I was a potential match.Joann and Bob communicated with me throughout the interview process. They were always available for advice, support and guidance.The most important aspect of hiring a superintendent is finding the right educational leader who can meet the needs of the community. Joann and Bob pay attention to detail, community and Board input, and to the matching of candidate to district. I highly recommend this expert team to anyone considering becoming professionally involved with District Wise Search Consultants .Please feel free to contact me with any questions.”

“The Herricks Union Free School District has used District Wise Consultants to search for our current and previous school superintendents. It is without question that their success in securing two fantastic individuals to lead our school has contributed to the overall success of our school district. We believe without question they are the best at doing these types of searches and districts preparing for a new search should look no further than District Wise Consultants. Without question they are the best!”
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“I have to say that I am so impressed by your ability to support us in this difficult (but exciting!) process. I genuinely feel that, on the whole, you are able to convey your recommendations and support the process, all while being open to our specific needs and supporting us even when our needs are not necessarily in line with your initial recommendations. Thank you for being so open.
Thank you for your comprehensive support and professionalism...I can’t say it enough!”

“All Boards of Education take seriously the importance of a Superintendent search, as it looks for the next educational leader for its District. What I appreciate and respect about District Wise Search Consultants is that they take this process seriously as well. As former Board of Education members, they know all too well of what is to be expected. Bob, Joann and Mark were very responsive to the needs of our all our stakeholders- from staff, faculty, union leaders, tax payers, civic leaders- to our most valued stakeholders- our students. When we had questions as individual Board members, they were responsive and gave us what we needed and asked for. In the end, the candidates presented to us, in my opinion, truly represented what we all wanted for our District. I would recommend District Wise Search Consultants services!”

“Thank you to District Wise

I hope that this email finds you well. I would like to express my gratitude for all of your assistance that you provided during our search for the Superintendent of Schools at North Babylon. Your guidance, your expertise, and streamlined process was greatly appreciated. I learned a great deal from the process, and I appreciate your commitment to our district. Your expertise helped us to find the strongest candidate to match our needs and priorities.

Thank you for your support”

“The core element of success in a school district is the culture that is created to support the students and staff. At the heart of that culture is the Superintendent. There is no more important mission for a Board of Education then to find the right person for their unique district. As a business executive, the search for a high caliber candidate should be handled by a professional team outside the organization to locate the right individual. District Wise Search was that group within the education community to accomplish that mission. District Wise was able to utilize their vast resources and expertise to locate several candidates to present to our board. Many of these candidates were not actively looking for a new position, which makes the use of District Wise even more effective. Our board would have never found these candidate without this process. District Wise followed their process and presented us the opportunity to secure a leader that will take our students and our district to the next level.
Thank you, ”

“With the announcement of our Superintendent’s retirement in the fall of 2023, our Board of Education sought the assistance of District Wise Search Consultants to execute the search for our next Superintendent of Schools in Garrison. From the very beginning, their mission to engage the greater community, as well as parents and school staff, to zero in on the qualities desired for our next district leader was clear. The questions posed to all of these groups were thoughtful and instructive, which created honest and substantive feedback to utilize in the search.

District Wise worked diligently to perform an exhaustive vetting process of the applicants, and truly present our district with not only the most qualified candidates to consider, but those that would be the best fit for our unique school district. Their approach and attention to details provided our district with its next excellent leader. I am truly grateful!

As both the Board Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, I have a unique perspective to the search process. Joann Kaplan worked hand in hand with myself and the Board of Education, preparing us every step of the way. She relentlessly availed herself to us for any questions and clarifications during the months long search journey. Her organization and guidance put us all at ease so that when the time came for finalist interviews, the process was just seamless. Making the choice to secure a superb school district leader is one of the most significant roles of the Board. Her personal commitment to us during this process was truly invaluable.
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