Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Search: Head of School

From: Jenn Hoffman, Board Chair

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THANK YOU! We are formally announcing Beth's acceptance tomorrow (teachers found out yesterday) and we couldn't be more excited about what the future holds for our amazing school. Thank you for your guidance and your support throughout this entire process. I have no idea what we would have done without you! Thank you for always taking our calls and texts, for jumping into countless meetings and for being so helpful and responsive. We are immensely grateful for the impact you've made on our community.

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Search: Athletic Director

From: Fr. Scott Brown, President, TMI Episcopal School

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It was a pleasure partnering with Tim and IndySchool Consultancy to fill our Athletic Director position. From the very start, Tim showed care and concern for our mission and culture, taking time to learn as much as possible about us. He was always available to chat whenever I had questions and he provided frequent updates throughout the process. He presented me with traditional and non-traditional candidates, both from the high school and collegiate level. I highly recommend Tim and IndySchool Consultancy to any head of school seeking a true partner to assist them with filling senior administrative positions.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Search: Multiple Searches

From: Rabbi Ed Harwitz, Head of School, The Weber School

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IndySchool Consultancy and Tim Viands provide a unique approach and outstanding level of service and attention that produces great results for our school. Tim is a consummate professional with a deep understanding of the opportunities, challenges and complexities of the field of education today. I strongly recommend IndySchool consultancy to any school with personnel needs.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Search: Director of Development

From: Bronwyn Roy, Candidate

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Having never worked with a recruiter before, I was surprised to learn how easy the job application process could be. While the typical application process has long, quiet waiting periods and many unanswered questions, Tim was responsive, supportive, and even collaborative. Because of his experience working in schools, he had a clear understanding of the position I was applying to, and he also understood the unique needs of the position for this particular school. After conversations with him, I felt very prepared for my interviews. It was a seamless process.

Location: Hebron, Maine

Search: Chief Financial Officer

From: Jessie Daniels, Candidate

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Tim runs an efficient search process. He is highly knowledgeable about the landscape in independent schools and was able to quickly identify and articulate the areas of highest priority for me upon acceptance of the position I was ultimately offered. Tim is prompt, accessible, and has excellent follow-up. I highly recommend Tim’s services.

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Search: Head of Middle School

From: Timothy Creamer, Candidate

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Tim Viands is an outstanding educational consultant. Throughout the IndySchools Consultancy candidate selection process, he asked insightful questions, thoroughly examined my background, and diligently followed up with all references. Ultimately, Tim recognized me as a prime candidate for a leadership role at an independent school that perfectly aligned with my skills, experience, and education. His process is meticulous, and he is dedicated to ensuring that candidates and schools share a unified vision.

Tim is organized, approachable, and straightforward, and his candidate selection process is highly effective. I am grateful for everything he has done for my career, and I would not hesitate to use IndySchools Consultancy in the future.

Location: Queens, New York

Search: Interim Director of Enrollment Management

From: Antoine Hart, Candidate

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An outstanding consultant and the right job is what you will get with Tim! I had the pleasure of working with Tim Vlands during my job search. Tim's expertise in education and his ability to understand my needs was instrumental in helping me secure the perfect position. He offers strategic guidance, providing invaluable insights into each career opportunity that gave me the edge over my competition. Tim is professional yet personable, genuinely caring about finding the right "fit," while his communication is supportive, frequent, and relevant. For anyone seeking career guidance, I highly recommend Tim for personalized, expert assistance in your job search.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Search: Director of Theatrical Programs

From: Elissa Marele, Candidate

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IndySchool Consultancy was absolutely amazing throughout my entire interview process. After I initially interviewed with Tim, he kept me in the loop with the school’s timeline and let me know what to expect. Tim checked in with me before and after I met with the head of school. He was encouraging and I felt like I had my very own cheerleader! If you ever get the opportunity to interview with Tim Viands of IndySchool Consultancy, you’ll be interviewing with the best! ☺️

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Search: Head of School

From: Jan Jacobi, Search Committee Member

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I cannot thank you enough for the role you played in nurturing The St. Michael School back to health. At each point along the way, you were so helpful in getting us to see the deeper levels of the issues with which we struggling. Your experience was invaluable. You were the outside voice getting us to look at things from a different perspective.

I’ve always been the candidate in a search, but never had the opportunity to see it from the other side. There is a huge difference. I learned so much at a time in my life when I thought I knew it all!

From: Megan Murphy, Executive Director

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Your innovative, authentic and value-add approach to conducting searches is crucially important at a time when school leadership matters more than ever.

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Search: Director of Enrollment Management, Head of Middle School

From: Anabelle Morgan, Head of School

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I am delighted to offer my highest commendation and endorsement for the exemplary services provided by IndySchool Consultancy and their exceptional President and Founder, Tim Viands. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and thoroughness throughout our recent recruitment endeavor have exceeded all expectations. What truly sets Tim and IndySchool Consultancy apart is their unwavering commitment to engagement and their acute ability to discern the specific needs of our institution. From the onset,

Tim demonstrated a remarkable knack for asking the right questions, enabling us to pinpoint precisely the type of candidate our school for students with learning differences truly required.

Beyond his professional acumen, Tim embodies a genuine friendliness and warmth that makes collaborating with him an absolute pleasure. His approachability and positive demeanor have made the recruitment process not only efficient but also enjoyable—a rare feat in the realm of talent acquisition.

I wholeheartedly recommend IndySchool Consultancy and Tim Viands to any organization seeking unparalleled professionalism, responsiveness, and a thorough approach to recruitment. Their dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of their clients is second to none.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Search: Chief Financial Officer

From: Megan Harlan, Head of School

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We are very excited and thank you for rounding out my candidate pool and for being so flexible and wonderful to work city.

Location: Colorado

Search: Director of Development

From: Kabe ErkenBrack, Head of School

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First, kudos to your team. I have experience working with Carney Sandoe and Atoms and this application packet does far more to champion your candidates than they do. This is good stuff!

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Search: Chief Financial Officer:

From: Edna Renales, Appointed new CFO

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I truly appreciate the guidance, support and positive assessment Mr. Viands extended to me during my application process. I got hired! Yay!