Barbara Powers

Barbara Powers

Senior Consultant

Maine, USA

Since joining Search Associates as a Senior Consultant in 2019, Barbara has been engaged in HOS and Principal searches around the world. Barbara holds multiple certifications including Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, and Principal.  

Barbara’s 40-year career in educational leadership has spanned all levels and ages of children and included a term on her local school board. Before joining Search Associates, she served as Superintendent of a high-performing school district in the northeastern US, one receiving a top national ranking from Forbes Magazine. Barbara participated in a US delegation to China and sponsored an in-residence Chinese language teacher. She also led professional development and practicum oversight with teachers from the Dominican Republic and Guatemala.  

Did You Know…?

Senior Associate Gez Hayden led the first international school authorized to offer all three IB programs in China.