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Ari Leubitz

@arileubitz

Visionary Head of School driving enrollment, academic excellence, and fundraising.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles in mission-driven schools or nonprofits where I can drive strategic growth, elevate academics, build teams, and lead fundraising and capital initiatives.

I am a dynamic and mission-driven Head of School with two decades of leadership in Jewish day schools, currently leading a Blue Ribbon institution of 1,350 students and 300 staff. I have a demonstrated track record of full enrollment, elevated academic outcomes (including 66 AP Scholars in 2024 and multiple National Merit recognitions), and record-setting fundraising and capital expansion.

I partner with senior teams to align strategy, operations, and advancement, oversee large budgets and multi-million-dollar capital projects, and coach emerging leaders. I also provide organizational consulting and executive coaching to nonprofit educational institutions to build sustainable, high-performing schools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Coach and Mentor

Day School Leadership Training Institute

Jul 2015 - Jun 2024 (8 years 11 months)

Coached and trained aspiring day school leaders through retreats, site visits, and a three-week summer intensive, delivering experiential leadership development and seminar instruction.

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Head of School

Oakland Hebrew Day School

Aug 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Implemented a 21st-century educational model, expanded Judaic and general studies programming, increased annual campaign gifts, and created a 7-year strategic financial plan to improve fiscal stability and academic quality.

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Co-Head of School

Shalhevet School

Aug 2006 - Jul 2012 (5 years 11 months)

Supervised senior directors, redesigned curriculum and master schedule, and implemented teacher supervision systems to improve instructional quality and student learning outcomes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northeastern University logoNU

Northeastern University

Doctor of Education (ABD), Education

Doctor of Education (ABD) studies completed through Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies, coursework completed by May 2015.

Harvard University Graduate School of Education logoHE

Harvard University Graduate School of Education

Certificate in School Leadership, Educational Leadership

2011 - 2012

Completed the Principals Certificate at Harvard Graduate School of Education during 2011–2012.

American Jewish University logoAU

American Jewish University

Master of Arts, Educational Leadership

Completed a Master's in Educational Leadership at American Jewish University, awarded May 2009.

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The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education

Master of Education, Education

Completed a Master's in Education at The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, awarded January 2008.

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Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from the Sy Syms School of Business, awarded January 1995.

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Software and tools used professionally

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