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Suffield Academy Head Under Federal Probe
7 Nov
Summary
- Head of school placed on leave following federal investigation.
- Investigation by IRS focuses on the school leader's finances.
- School cooperates with investigators and conducts own review.
Charlie Cahn III, the longtime head of school at Suffield Academy, was placed on administrative leave in late October after being named in a federal investigation. Law enforcement officials visited his campus home, sparking student buzz. The IRS is investigating Cahn, whose compensation exceeded $1 million annually, placing him among the highest-paid prep school leaders. This investigation occurs amid broader scrutiny of an educational consulting firm in China that connected wealthy clients with U.S. prep schools and colleges. This firm allegedly acted as a conduit for Cahn to interact with VIPs at events in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The school's board of trustees confirmed their cooperation with investigators and stated they lack full insight into the government's efforts. Furthermore, the academy has engaged external legal counsel to conduct a separate investigation into matters concerning its leadership and financial operations.
