Commissions
NEASC serves a wide variety of types of schools and geographic and cultural contexts across the United States and around the world. Three volunteer NEASC Commissions support the work of the NEASC staff and Visiting Teams.
NEASC Commission on Independent Schools
Chair of the Commission:
Tyrone Black, Ed.D., Associate Head of School, The Winchendon School, Winchendon, MA
NEASC Commission on International Education
Chair of the Commission:
Andreas Koini, Head of School, The Antwerp International School, Belgium
NEASC Commission on Public Schools
Chair of the Commission:
Amy Cetner, Principal, Marshfield High School, Marshfield, MA
Each Commission is made up of a representative group of educators and related professionals that reflect NEASC’s diverse membership. Commission members meet several times a year to review accreditation reports and make recommendations and accreditation decisions. They provide input from their school-based experience into the revision of Standards for Accreditation, accreditation protocols, and resources. The Commission members also assist NEASC in discussing topics of relevance to current and future member schools.
Commission members serve for three-year terms (renewable once). Commission member perspectives are informed by their own experience and knowledge of education, as well as training in the NEASC accreditation process. They are bound by explicit ethical standards to prevent conflict of interest.