André Withers

Partner

About André

Originally from Indiana, André has been in independent schools for over 25 years. The initial foray into the world of independent schools was as a Middle School teacher and Advisor in Indianapolis. As opportunities arose, André was able to also find his first administrative role as Director of Diversity. Soon after, and with much success, André was appointed Director of Middle School. Concurrent to the work at those two schools, André was invited to serve on the board of ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States) where he chaired the Equity Committee and was a member of multiple accreditation teams. That valuable work also led to additional service with NAIS. André was a faculty member of the Summer Diversity Institute and subsequently worked as the director of that professional development opportunity for three years.

In 2004 André and his family landed in Washington, DC. While working in senior leadership there, André served a term on the Board of AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools) while also being a sought after presenter nationally and internationally.

With a relational approach, André joined Educators Collaborative in 2022 in hopes of supporting schools and their leaders to evolve in ways that can ensure institutional success.

Professional Experience

Educators Collaborative, Partner, 2021-Present
The Madeira School, McLean, VA, Assistant Head of School, 2013-2021, Director of Co-Curriculum, 2009-2013
The Lowell School, Washington, DC, Assistant Head of School, 2004-2009
The Canterbury School, Fort Wayne, IN, Director of the Middle School, 2001-2004
The Orchard School, Indianapolis, IN, Director of Diversity, 1999-2001; Middle School Teacher, 1997-1999

Education

Indiana University, B.A., History
IPEC Executive Coach

Professional Affiliations & Presentations

Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Board Member
Independent Schools Association of the Central States, Board Member
“STRAIGHT A’s Podcast: Telling the story of independent schools”, Co-Host
“This that Make You Say Hmmm” published in Independent School Magazine & The Inclusive School, Co-Author
National Association of Independent Schools and the People of Color Conference, Conference presenter multiple times
NAIS Summer Diversity Leadership Institute, Director
Featured in the Summer 2021 Independent School Magazine “Open Mic”
Near East South Asia Annual Leadership, Conference Presenter
Consultant for various independent schools

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