: Great leaders spend time actively listening to students, parents, and teachers to understand their underlying motivations and concerns. Personal Ethics
Medium-term (6–24 months)
: Managing day-to-day operations, overseeing curriculum, managing budgets, and fostering school culture. Headmaster
: Technical help and task-specific guides are available at the ACS Technologies Help Center . Wisconsin Candidate Handbook - Headmaster : Great leaders spend time actively listening to
is now the non-negotiable skill. A Headmaster must navigate the "Triangle of Tension": the students, the parents, and the board of governors. Parents are more involved (and litigious) than ever before. A single angry email from a parent about a grade can escalate to the Headmaster’s desk within hours. The Headmaster must be empathetic enough to listen, but firm enough not to undermine their teachers. Wisconsin Candidate Handbook - Headmaster is now the
. This role combines high-level administration with academic leadership to shape the school’s vision and culture. Core Roles and Responsibilities