Having led CAIS with vision, heart, wisdom, and wit since 2010 (more than 1/3 of the school’s history!), Jeff Bissell is now giving the community the gift of time in announcing that he will conclude his tenure as Head of School at CAIS at the end of the 2026–27 academic year. The Board of Trustees has begun a thoughtful search process to identify our next Head of School, ensuring a smooth and successful transition for our community.
The Head of School Search page will collect and share important information about the search for our next bilingual, visionary, and mission-driven leader. Visit the page for messages from Jeff Bissell and Board Chair Peter Shiau, details about the Search Committee and Search Consultants Carney Sandoe, the timeline for the process, questions and answers from the Board, and a Community Input form.
CAIS will share major updates at key milestones — launch, community input, finalist visits, and final appointment — while maintaining candidate confidentiality until the finalists visit the School in the spring. We are grateful to have 19 more months of Jeff’s incredible leadership ahead!
