Head of School Search

Welcome to the Head of School Search page, which provides The Bishop Strachan School community with information and updates regarding the search for the next Head of School at BSS.

A Message from the Chair of the Board

Dear BSS community,
 
The Board of Governors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Meagan Enticknap as our next Head of School, effective July 2, 2026. 
 
Our community consultation emphasized the importance of finding a leader with a deep commitment to advancing female leadership, a global perspective on excellence in education and a strong appreciation for the role of community. Guided by this input, we launched a comprehensive search to find someone who embodied these qualities and brought both a track record of leadership and a clear educational vision. 
 
The search attracted significant interest from impressive candidates around the world and this is a testament to the school’s global standing. Meagan emerged as an inspiring leader with a passion for academics, clear alignment with our values and authentic care for students, alumnae, faculty and staff.

Since joining BSS as Deputy Head last year, Meagan has built strong connections by joining students for breakfast in the Boarders Dining Room, asking thoughtful questions and offering enthusiastic encouragement at student events. Leveraging a deep understanding of different educational approaches and a data-driven lens to decision-making, she has already brought forward innovative initiatives that will enhance and elevate student learning. She has also worked with our Dean of Student Leadership to provide more mentorship opportunities, leadership training and platforms for student voice. 

“My vision is for BSS to continue excelling as a global innovator in education — where every girl feels seen, supported and empowered to lead. I am committed to nurturing bold ideas, honouring our beliefs and values and shaping a future where girls lead with purpose, confidence and compassion.”

With extensive experience in both Canadian and international schools, Meagan brings a global perspective and a keen understanding of what makes BSS special. Her previous roles include Deputy Head of School at Elmwood School in Ottawa, Director of Academics and Innovation at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Course Facilitator at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and Lead Educator for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization. She has led innovative teaching and learning initiatives and developed impactful professional development programs for faculty across a wide range of settings, all grounded in a collaborative, future-focused approach.

Meagan will succeed Dr. Angela Terpstra as Head of School, building on a legacy of strong leadership. She will have the opportunity to continue to learn from Angela through the 2025-26 school year, and will assume her new role on July 2, 2026. Meagan’s transition into this role represents continuity of leadership at BSS while also ushering in new opportunities for growth as we relentlessly pursue our mission.

The Board of Governors extends a sincere thank you to the community for your participation in the search process. Your feedback helped shape the Head of School position profile and informed the committee’s work. We would like to express our deep appreciation to the members of the Head of School Search Committee for their time and dedication, and to Odgers Berndtson, our executive search firm, for their professional guidance throughout this process. 

We are thrilled to have found a leader who will build on the school’s legacy of educating fearless female leaders. 

Sincerely, 
 
Devon KIRK ’01 
Chair, Board of Governors

Search Committee

List of 8 items.

  • Devon KIRK '01

    Chair of the Board of Governors and Chair of the Human Resources Committee

    Devon KIRK Devon serves as Partner & Co-Head, Capital Solutions at Portage. Previously, she was Head of Capital Solutions at CPP Investments and before that, Managing Director, Direct Private Equity at CPP Investments, Associate at Linklaters LLP in London and Analyst at BMO Harris Nesbitt in Chicago. She has been on the board of BSS since 2019 and and has served on numerous private company boards in the financial services and technology sectors over the last decade. She is a CFA Charterholder and earned a JD from Harvard Law School (2009) and BCom from McGill University (2005). She graduated from BSS in 2001.
  • Sarah MCLACHLIN Atkins '89

    Vice Chair Designate of the Board of Governors, Chair of the Strategy Committee and Member of the Human Resources Committee

    Over the past 25 years, Sarah has established herself as a proven leader of high-performing teams across several global, North American, and Canadian organizations. She has led through digital transformation, organizational restructurings, and periods of rapid growth, delivering results as a business leader and strategist for some of the most iconic brands in the world, spending 20 years at Nike most recently as CMO, and prior to that, PepsiCo. and Molson Coors. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative marketing solutions, strengthening a brand’s connection to society and its consumer base, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and capital raising. Her last five years at Nike were spent being part of the North American steering committee to re-set the strategy for Girls, successfully increasing participation and accessibility to sport across Canada and the US.

    Sarah has a brand consulting practice, Lighthouse Strategy, focused specifically on women and girls in sport, serves as strategic advisor to the founder of start-up Paume Inc., and mentors and coaches next-gen female talent.
  • Sarah Morgenstern

    Vice Chair of the Board of Governors and Co-Chair of the Development Committee

    Sarah Morgenstern
    Sarah is Managing Partner of 100 Days North America, a leadership development and coaching platform for new managers, in addition to serving as a strategic advisor to several high-growth ventures. She has over fifteen years of management consulting experience with industry-leading firms Kearney and Deloitte, where she focused on enterprise transformation and performance measurement, and was the co-founder of a successful digital media company. Prior to joining the BSS Board in 2020, Sarah was an active member of the BSS Parent Association for over ten years. She serves on the boards of several not-for-profits and has deep expertise in not-for-profit governance and advancement.  She is a member of the Ivey Advisory Board and Chair of the Ivey Annual Fund. Sarah holds a BA (Honours) in Economics and Political Economy from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Ivey Business School and Western University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.
  • Nilam Ganenthiran

    Member of the Board of Governors and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee

    Nilam is the founder and CEO of Beacon Software, a Toronto based firm that buys, builds and grows vertical software businesses. Nilam was previously a Partner at D1 Capital and the President of Instacart, the world's largest grocery e-commerce marketplace, which he helped scale from 12 to approximately 3,500 corporate employees. Outside of Beacon, Nilam serves on the Board of Directors of Discount Tire, Udaan, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance and the SickKids Hospital Foundation. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from York University's Schulich School of Business. He is a current BSS parent.
  • Sam Blaichman

    Member of the Board of Governors, member of the Investment Committee and Member of the Disbursements Committee

    Sam serves as the head of North American Direct Private Equity at CPP Investments. Prior to joining CPP Investments, Sam worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company and in the Corporate Finance and Assurance groups at PwC.

    Sam holds a B. Comm. from McGill University and an MBA from Ivey Business School. He is a CFA Charterholder and a Chartered Professional Accountant. Sam currently serves on the boards of Ascot Group, Berlin Packaging and Wilton Re. He is a current BSS parent.
  • Janet Duga, Ex-Officio

    Executive Director, Human Resources
  • Heidi Miller, Employee Advisor

    Student Enrolment Associate, former biology teacher and Science Department Head
  • Charlotte Fleming, Employee Advisor

    Dean of Student Leadership

Updates

List of 3 news stories.

  • March Update from the Search Committee Chair

    Our search for the next Head of School is proceeding well. We are encouraged by the interest in the role and looking forward to meeting with candidates in the coming weeks.
  • December Update from the Search Committee Chair

    Thank you for the valuable and thoughtful feedback shared through surveys and consultation sessions over the past weeks. The responses we received from parents, students, alumnae and staff have been instrumental in finalizing the requirements for the Head of School candidate brief.
  • Head of School Search Survey

    The search for our next Head of School is underway, and the committee is eager to hear from you. Your insights are crucial as we identify the opportunities and challenges ahead for BSS and determine the vital qualities of our next Head of School. 
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