Chris Brueningsen—Senior Consultant

Chris Brueningsen is a veteran independent school educator with more than 35 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. From 2002 to 2024, he served as Head of School at The Kiski School, where he oversaw operations, hiring and retention, fundraising, and major campus initiatives. He has advised schools and Boards on governance, strategic planning, and finance, and has provided executive coaching to school leaders. Chris has chaired numerous accreditation teams, served as president of the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, and received the TABS Ruzicka Award in 2023. He holds degrees from Muhlenberg College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania and lives in Vermont with his wife and two children.