Brentwood Academy HOS Oppty Profile

GREETINGS On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for your interest in <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. We hope this Opportunity <strong>Profile</strong> will provide an understanding of the mission and ministry of <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. BA seeks to build resilient graduates, thoughtful communicators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and Christ-followers all for the Glory of God. Our portrait of a graduate defines this goal. The <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> community has seen God’s faithfulness since its inception 55 years ago and is blessed with dedicated faculty, healthy enrollment, and well-rounded excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics. As we look to the future, we are excited and extremely optimistic about these next seasons of blessings and service. As we begin our search for our next Head of School who will provide leadership and vision to build upon the strong legacy of the school, the success will be derived from the providence of God, our faithful community, continued prayer, and a person God has appointed to lead our school. Thank you for your consideration of this critical position at <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. We understand this is a decision for you and your family to join our community. I encourage you to pray for wisdom and discernment during this journey. We invite you to read this Opportunity <strong>Profile</strong> and to further explore our website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Coverstone or Ed Poff (615-261-4623) of JobfitMatters who are assisting <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> in this search. Regards, Nathan Brandon Search Committee Chair 2

OVERVIEW For more than 50 years, <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> (BA) near Nashville, Tennessee has served students in grades 6 through 12, nurturing and challenging them — body, mind, and spirit. <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> currently serves 766 students in its upper and middle school. BA is recognized nationally and is a respected peer to the top independent schools in Nashville. As a founding member of the Council for Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA) in 2010, <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> has been an advocate for Christian schooling. BA’s dedication to excellence has resulted in significant tangible results in each area of its triangle philosophy — body, mind, and spirit. First, and most importantly, Christian Life at BA permeates the classroom, the playing field, the band room, and the hallways. Every faculty and staff member has a personal and growing relationship with Christ, and faculty incorporate biblical truths and values into their teaching. Second, BA is shaping the minds of students through dedicated faculty, 50% of whom have post-baccalaureate degrees, who are passionate about knowing students personally through small class sizes. BA offers 28 honors and 23 AP courses, as well as a robust fine arts program. By graduation, 34% of BA students have completed AP course offerings, and 100% of all BA graduates are accepted to a four-year university. Finally, BA requires all students to participate in athletics. The value of this is the opportunity it provides for each student to grow and mature under coaches that speak into their lives. BA has a long history of excellence in athletics, and holds 110 individual and team state championship titles. Currently, 99 BA alumni are competing at the collegiate level, and 7 alumni are competing as professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Curt Masters’ near 24 years of leadership as Headmaster has been marked by an unwavering adherence to the mission of <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> throughout many cultural pressures and challenges. He has shaped a faculty and staff who are committed believers, dedicated to providing exceptional academics and athletics in a Christ-centered environment. He and the Board have a fiscally conservative approach, adding facilities and programs without incurring debt. In the next Head of School (<strong>HOS</strong>), the <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Board is seeking a visionary leader of deep faith who will embrace the many opportunities found at <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> and maximize its potential. The next <strong>HOS</strong> will partner with and impact development efforts to complete the multi-year Forward in Faith Campaign to expand facilities and increase program offerings. As the CEO of the School, the <strong>HOS</strong> will also continue to shape and develop the strong administrative team, empowering and equipping them to work collaboratively as a leadership team to maintain the mission and maximize potential. For more detail on the role, see The Position (page 12) and Expectations of the Head of School (page 16). The <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> website may be found at www.brentwoodacademy.com. 3