Kevin Kunst—Senior Consultant

Kevin Kunst has an extensive background in school leadership, having most recently held the role of Head of School at Evansville Day School and Harrells Christian Academy. He has also served as Assistant Headmaster at La Lumiere School, Director of Studies at St. Andrew's School in Georgia, and Director of Admissions and Director of Athletics at The Stony Brook School, his alma mater. Over his 30-year career, Kevin has gained extensive experience leading accreditation teams. He served on the Accreditation Review Committee of ISACS and continues to support their work as Director of Special Accreditation Projects. He has also presented at numerous conferences, including the NAIS and SAIS Annual Conferences, where he discussed topics such as marketing to digital natives and hiring/firing costs. He has regularly shared his insights in Independent School Magazine, through various webinars, and on LinkedIn. He is also a Certified Nonprofit Consultant with the National Association of Non-Profit Organizations and Executives (NANOE). Starting as a teacher and a coach and committing himself to each new role along the way, Kevin’s passion for independent school life has led him to work with all kinds of schools, small and large, religious and secular, day and boarding. He loves engaging with new communities and working to fully understand their mission, values, and what makes them unique in the independent school landscape.