Recent Leadership Appointments

Wyoming Seminary is thrilled to announce that Keith Fischer will be their inaugural Director of Enrollment Management. Keith comes to Wyoming Seminary from Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ, where he has served as Director of Enrollment Management since 2018.

Perkiomen School is pleased to announce that Sandra “Sandi” Abraham will be their next Director of Enrollment Management. Sandi comes to Perkiomen from Lancaster Country Day School in Lancaster, PA, where she has been the Director of Admissions since 2018.

Serviam Girls Academy is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Barnett will be their next President. Jacqueline has been an independent consultant for the Salvation Army for over a decade, and recently also served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Register of Wills Office in Philadelphia, PA.

St. John Bosco Catholic School is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Hanson as their next Principal. An alum of St. John Bosco, Matthew currently serves as the Associate Principal of Wisconsin’s Clintonville Elementary School, and was previously a school counselor and Assistant Principal in Wyoming Public Schools.

The American School of Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Connie Kim as their next Deputy Head of School. Connie has served as an administrator in a number of international schools, including Chadwick International School, Hong Kong International School, and, most recently, Chadwick Ecopark in Vietnam.

Saint Thomas Choir School is pleased to announce the appointment of Nora Thomson as their next Director of Enrollment and Outreach. Nora comes to Saint Thomas Choir School from New York’s Dwight School, where she has been since 2009. She has served as Director of Admissions for the Early Childhood Division since 2012.

Colledge is delighted to announce that Andy Losier will be their inaugural Director of Admission Services. Andy has been at Francis Parker School in San Diego, CA, since 2017, serving in a number of roles including Director of College Counseling, Interim Associate Head of Upper School, and 10^th Grade Dean.

Stephen Gaynor School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emily Barnes as their inaugural Director of Outreach and Innovation. Emily has been at Stephen Gaynor School since 2016, serving as the school’s Assistant Director of Advancement and Director of Annual Giving.

Packer Collegiate Institute is pleased to announce that Matthew Annenberg will be their next Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Matthew has extensive financial experience, having served in leadership roles for Principal Global Investors, K2 Advisors, and ABN AMRO. He is currently a senior advisor for Banneret Wealth Tech Ventures.

Montini Catholic High School is delighted to announce that Kevin Beirne will be their third President. Kevin has been at Montini since 2008, serving as a teacher, Director of the Digital Learning Initiative, Assistant Principal of Student Services, and most recently as Principal.

Francis Parker School is thrilled to announce that Tyler Fereira will be their next Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance. He comes to Francis Parker from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, where he has been the Director of Admissions for the Middle and Upper Schools since 2016.

Rice Memorial High School is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Nagy as their next Principal. Andrew comes to Rice Memorial from the Newman School in Boston, where he has been Assistant Head of School for over a decade.

The California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC) is pleased to announce that Lauren Benjamin will serve as their next Northern California Director, beginning in July 2024. Lauren, a multidisciplinary artist and educator, comes to CATDC from Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, CA, where she is currently the Assistant Principal of Mission and Culture.

Whitby School is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura McDermott as their next Lower School Head. Laura has been at Whitby since 2011, serving as a teacher, Assessment Coordinator, and, most recently, Director of Assessment and Academic Development.

McCallie School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jonathan Webster as the incoming Director of the Michaels-Dickson Scholarship Program. Jonathan has been at Washington and Lee University since 2002, and currently serves as Senior Associate Dean of Admissions.

Colorado Academy is pleased to announce that Kate McDonnell will be the school’s next Director of Advancement. Kate comes to Colorado Academy from Denver’s Rocky Mountain Public Media, where she currently serves as Vice President for Philanthropy.

One Schoolhouse is pleased to announce that Sarah Wike will be the next Senior Director of their Academic Program. Sarah currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, NC, where she has been since 2017.

St. John’s School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kenley Turville as their next Director of College Counseling. Kenley has been an Associate Director in the College Counseling office of St. John’s since 2019.

McLean School is delighted to announce that Barry Davis will be their next Head of School. Barry comes to McLean School from St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, DE, where he currently serves as Head of School.

Safe Passage/Camino Seguro is delighted to announce the appointment of Erin Mooney as their next Executive Director. Erin has extensive nonprofit leadership experience, having previously served as the Executive Director of Cultivando and, most recently, Natün Guatemala, an NGO located in Panajachel, Guatemala.

Marin Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Harrison Shure as their next Dean of Academics. Harrison comes to Marin Academy from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT, where he currently serves as the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Academics.

Friends School of Baltimore is pleased to announce Malcolm Green-Haynes as their next Chief Financial and Operating Officer. Malcolm currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer for Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.

The French-American School of New York (FASNY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine Von Ogden in the dual role of Assistant Head of School and Director of Professional Learning/Teaching and Visible Learning. Kristine comes to FASNY from the Latin School of Chicago, and previously worked for 23 years at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois.

Curtis School is delighted to announce the appointment of Haruka Mori as their next Director of Lower Elementary, leading Developmental Kindergarten through Grade 2. Haruka joins Curtis School from Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ, where she currently serves as the Director of Lower School.

Marin Academy is thrilled to announce that Lynn Schweber will be their next Director of College Counseling. Lynn comes to Marin Academy from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX, where she has been the Director of College Counseling since 2017.

Stephen Gaynor School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rebecca Felt as their next Director of Intermediate Division, beginning July 2023. Rebecca has been a teacher at Gaynor since 2013, and also currently serves as the school’s Community Service Coordinator.

Childpeace Montessori School is delighted to announce that Marja Brandon will be their next Head of School. Marja has been the Head of a number of independent schools, including Seattle Girls’ School, Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Woodland School, and, most recently, Beacon Academy in Evanston, IL.

United World College ISAK Japan is delighted to announce the appointment of Arden Tyoschin as their next Head of School, effective July 2024. Arden has extensive international education experience, including most recently serving as the Director of Harare International School in Zimbabwe.

Madeira School is delighted to announce the appointment of Christina Kay Kyong as their 11th Head of School. Christina brings over 30 years of educational experience to Madeira, including her most recent role as Associate Head of Wildwood School in Los Angeles, CA.

Culver Academies is pleased to announce that Caren Standfast will be the next Dean of Culver Girls Academy. Caren has been a senior instructor in mathematics department at Culver Academies since 2020.

The Woods Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Palladino as their next Head of School. Jessica comes to The Woods Academy from Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park, MD, where she has been since 2015.

Rye Country Day School is thrilled to announce that Craig Stolzberg will be the next RCDS Director of Athletics. He has been the Director of Athletics and Physical Education at Trevor Day School since 2011, and previously worked in the athletic department of the Dalton School.

The Diocese of Nashville is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Chittle as the first President of Pope John Paul II Preparatory School. Erick has been an educator since 1996. He comes to Pope Prep from St. Francis High School in Traverse City, MI, where he has served as Principal since 2008.

Father Ryan High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Francisco (Frank) Espinosa as their next Principal. Frank has extensive experience in Catholic education, having served as Principal at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, KY and, most recently, at Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, MD.

George School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mb Duckett Ireland as their next Dean of Student and Community Life. Mb currently serves as the Dean of Students at Holderness School in Holderness, NH, and was previously at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT.

The Chapin School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Hazel Hunt as their next Middle School Head. Hazel currently serves as the Middle School Division Head at the Bank Street School for Children, and was previously at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

Milton Academy is pleased to announce Laurén Carter as their next Dean of College Counseling. Laurén comes to Milton from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, where she is currently the Director of College Counseling.

Bridgton Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Diana Gleeson as their 49th Head of School. Diana comes to Bridgton from the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA, where she has been since 2015, first as Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs and currently as Assistant Head of School for External Affairs.

The Craig School is pleased to announce that Susan Schmitt will be their next Head of School. She comes to the Craig School from Greenwood School, a private boarding and day school in Vermont for students in grades 6-12 with language-based learning disabilities, where she currently serves as the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Academic Affairs.

San Francisco Friends School is delighted to announce Patrice Wakeley as their inaugural Director of Institutional Equity and Belonging. Patrice comes to SFFS from Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, CA, where she currently serves as Director of Equity and Belonging.

The Meadowbrook School of Weston is delighted to announce that Jordan Bentley, who has served as Interim Head of Middle School for the 2022-23 school year, has been appointed as their Permanent Head of Middle School. Jordan has been a middle school teacher at Meadowbrook since 2011, and served as Seventh Grade Dean for seven years.

Saint John's School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cecilia Márquez as their next Head of School. Cecilia comes to Saint John's School from Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, MA, where she currently serves as Principal.

San Francisco University High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Thomas as their next Athletic Director. Anthony has served as Director of Athletics at a number of independent schools throughout California, including the Branson School, Convent & Stuart Hall, and, currently, Francis Parker School.

Hong Kong International School is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert “Duncan” FitzGerald, who currently serves as the school's Upper Primary Associate Principal, as their next Upper Primary Principal. Prior to joining HKIS, Duncan was the Head of Primary at the International School Hannover Region in Germany.

XCL World Academy Singapore is delighted to announce Tammy Murphy as their new Head of School and Superintendent of Singapore Schools. She most recently served as the Superintendent and Chief Education Officer of GEMS Dubai American Academy, from 2017-2022.

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is thrilled to announce that Cassandra Batson will be their next Middle School Principal. Cassandra is currently the Director of Upper School STEM and the Middle School Math and Science Department Chair at CESJDS, where she began as a teacher in 2011.

Roland Park Country School is delighted to announce Elizabeth Elizardi as their Assistant Head of School for Academics and Programs, beginning July 2023. Elizabeth comes to RPCS from the Agnes Irwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA, where she has served as Lower School Head since 2019.

Durham Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Braude as their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Adam comes to Durham Academy from the Webb School of Knoxville in Tennessee, where he has served as Director of Financial Services since 2007.

St. John Paul II School in the Diocese of Fall River is delighted to announce Phillip J. VanDenBrink as their next President. Phil currently serves as Director of the University Foundations Program and Associate Director of Admissions at Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, UT.

Franklin Road Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eric Johnson as their new Assistant Head of School for Academic and Student Affairs. Eric comes to FRA from the Community School of Naples in Florida, where he is currently the Head of Upper School and Director of K-12 Strategic Initiatives.

St. Michael Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shana Druffner as their inaugural Principal. Shana currently serves as Principal at All Saints School in Dallas, TX, a Catholic school for students in grades PK-8.

Friends School of Baltimore is pleased to announce Rasha El-Haggan as their next Assistant Head of School for Academics. Rasha currently serves as the Director of Curriculum and Professional Growth at Sandy Spring Friends School, where she has been since 2018.

The Shipley School is delighted to welcome Chantra Reinman as their next Middle School Head. She currently serves as the Director of Inclusion at the American International School in Lusaka, Zambia, where she has been since 2020.

The Crowden School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Meyers as their next Head of School. He comes to the Crowden School from Seven Hills School in Walnut Creek, CA, where he currently serves as the Head of Middle School.

St. Christopher’s School is delighted to announce the appointment of Allyson Diljohn as their next Director of College Counseling. Allyson comes to St. Christopher's School from Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, FL, where she has served in the College Counseling Office since 2012.

The Episcopal Academy's Center for Teaching and Learning is delighted to announce that Justin Cerenzia will be their next Buckley Executive Director Chair for Teaching and Learning. Justin currently serves as the Dean of Teaching and Learning and Director of the Merck Center for Teaching at St. George's School in Middletown, RI.

Friends Academy is pleased to welcome Paul Stellato as their next Head of School. Paul comes to Friends Academy from Princeton Day School in New Jersey, an independent school of 970 students in grades PK-12, where he has served as Head of School for the past fifteen years.

Cathedral High School is thrilled to welcome Karl Danso as their next Principal. Karl has an extensive background in Catholic education, including most recently serving as the Vice Principal at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, MA.

St. Christopher's School is pleased to announce that Jake Westermann will be their next Upper School Head. Jake currently serves as the Director of Student Life at the Potomac School in McLean, VA, where he has been since 2018.

Beaver Country Day School is delighted to announce that as of July 2023, Alex Gould will be their Permanent Director of Athletics and Fitness. He has served as Interim Director throughout the 2022-23 school year. Alex has been at Beaver Country Day since 2004 and has served in a variety of roles, including as Associate Director of Athletics and Dean of Faculty.

St. George's School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael “Mike” Wirtz as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. Mike comes to St. George's from the Hackley School, a K-12 independent school in Tarrytown, NY, where he has served as Head of School since 2016.

Fountain Valley School is delighted to welcome Megan Harlan as their next Head of School. Prior to joining the Fountain Valley School community, Megan was the Assistant Head of School at Groton School in Groton, MA.

The Fessenden School is pleased to welcome Sean Guthrie as their Assistant Head of School. Sean has served as Fessenden's Middle School Head since 2019, and was previously the Principal at Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School in Mattapan, MA.

IMG Academy is delighted to welcome Michael Lehan as their next Head of School. He previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Achievement for Osseo Area Schools in Minnesota and as Principal of Osseo Senior High School.

Holton-Arms School is delighted to announce that Julia Grandison will be their permanent Academic Dean, starting in July 2023. Julia, who has been an English teacher at Holton-Arms School since 2002 and Chair of the English Department since 2015, has served as interim Academic Dean throughout the 2022 school year.

Ashley Hall is thrilled to announce that Elisabeth Lavin-Peter will be their next Upper School Director. Elisabeth comes to Ashley Hall from the Overseas Family School in Singapore, where she has been since 2007.

Noble & Greenough School is delighted to announce Alison Easterling as their next Head of Upper School. She comes to Nobles from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ, where she has served in a variety of roles since 2005, including most recently as Academic Dean.

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is delighted to announce that William Moseley will be their fifteenth Head of School, beginning on July 1, 2024. He joins CGPS from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. He also previously served as Head of School at the Ensworth School in Nashville, TN.

Colorado Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nichols “Nick” Malick as their next Middle School Principal, starting in July 2023. Nick has been the Middle School Head at Town School for Boys in San Francisco since 2018.

Springmont School is excited to welcome Elizabeth Lener as their next Head of School. Elizabeth comes to Springmont from Burgundy Farm Country Day School in Alexandria, VA, where she has served as Assistant Head since 2015 and as Lower School Head since 2017.

Riverdale Country School is proud to announce Reina Guerrero as their next Associate Director of College Counseling. She previously served in the college counseling offices of Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York, NY and Trinity Hall in Tinton Falls, NJ.

Presidio Knolls School is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Roadcap as their next Chief Finance & Operations Officer. After a 25-year history in the corporate sector, Larry made the move to the education sector in 2020, working as the Chief Financial Officer for the Jewish Community High School of the Bay and, most recently, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School.

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is delighted to announce that Kate Garrett, who has served as Interim Director of College Counseling for the 2022-23 school year, will be the Permanent Director of College Counseling starting in July 2023. She has been a member of the UHS community since 1995, as a teacher, Academic Dean, and Associate Director of College Counseling.

Oberoi International School is pleased to announce Mark Exton as their next Head of High School. Mark comes to OIS from the Lincoln Community School, a college preparatory school in Accra, Ghana. He has also served at international schools in Morocco, Japan, Peru, and Vietnam, among others.

Saint Andrew's School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul Beekmeyer as their next Upper School Head. Paul comes to Saint Andrew's from the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, where he has served as High School Principal for the past four years.

Holy Child School at Rosemont is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian McBride as their next Head of School. Brian currently serves as the Associate Head for Community Life and Strategic Initiatives at Concord Academy, and brings with him over 30 years of experience in independent school education.

The International School of Brussels is delighted to announce LaTyia Rolle as their next Head of Elementary. LaTyia comes to ISB from the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, where she is currently the Elementary School Principal.

Harding Academy is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Walker will join the Harding community as their next Head of School in July 2023. He currently serves as the Head of Compositive Primary in Denver, CO, a new, inquiry-based school on the University of Colorado School of Medicine campus. He previously served as Head of School for San Francisco Day School for 7 years and Principal of Punahou School in Hawaii for 17 years.

New York's City and Country School is delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Patti as their next Principal. He comes to City and Country from Milton Academy, where he currently serves as Lower School Principal; prior to that, he was Dean of Faculty and Head of Lower School at the Hewitt School.

The National Cathedral School in Washington, DC is thrilled to announce Lara Ponomareff as their next Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications. She brings over 16 years of experience to NCS, and most recently ran a research and product development consulting business where her clients included arts organizations and the sports business industry.

Riverstone International School is thrilled to announce that John Gasparini will be their next Head of School. John comes to Riverstone from Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju Island, South Korea, where he served as the Founding Middle School Head and Deputy Principal for Strategic Growth.

St. Francis High School is thrilled to announce that Tracy Traver will be their next Principal, effective July 1, 2023. Tracy has worked at St. Francis since 2007, as an English teacher, department chair, and most recently as Dean of Studies.

The French International School of Oregon is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Sandgren as their next Admissions Director. Kate has served in the Admissions Office of the French International School of Oregon since 2010.

Sisters Academy of Baltimore is delighted to announce Kaliq Hunter Simms as their next President. Kaliq will join Sisters Academy from Higher Learning Group, LLC, an educational consulting company that she founded to partner with schools and nonprofit organizations to create healthy learning environments for all students.

The Brick Church School is proud to announce Marie Fabian as their next Director, beginning July 2023. Marie has served as Interim Director for the past year and has demonstrated a strong understanding of the school's mission and culture. She has a long history with Brick Church School, having served as Assistant Director from 2005-2008 and as Director of Institutional Advancement from 2010-2012.

Idyllwild Arts Academy is thrilled to announce Jason Hallowbard as their new Head of School. Jason comes to Idyllwild Arts Academy from the Interlochen Center for the Arts, where he has served as Vice Provost for Academic and Artistic Education since 2017.

Concordia International School Shanghai is pleased to announce Dr. Dwayne “Dee” Priester as their next Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Priester comes to Concordia with a wealth of experience, having most recently served as the Middle and High School Principal at the Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu, HI.

Rice Memorial High School is pleased to announce that Andrew Keough, who currently serves as their interim Principal, will become the school's permanent principal beginning July 2023. With over 25 years of experience in educational leadership roles, including as Superintendent of the Dover Sherborn Regional School District, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge to Rice Memorial High School.

The Shipley School is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebekah Adens as their next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Rebekah brings over a decade of experience as an administrator across a variety of educational spaces, including her current position as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Merion Mercy Academy in Merion Station, PA.

Oberoi International School is delighted to announce Jim Slaid as their next Middle School Head. Jim comes to Oberoi from Korea International School, where he has served as the Middle School Principal since 2017.

Saint Ann's School is thrilled to announce Kenyatte Reid as their next Head of School. With over 25 years of experience in education, including most recently as the Executive Director of the Office of Safety and Youth Development for the New York City Department of Education, Kenyatte brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to Saint Ann's.

Dallas International School is proud to announce Jacques Weber as their next Head of School. Jacques comes to Dallas International School from Austin International School, where he has served as Head of School since 2016. He has also held leadership roles at Verdala International School, the British International School of Jeddah, the American School of Bombay, and Awty International School.

The Janus School is delighted to announce Heather Strunk as their new Head of School, beginning July 2023. Heather joined the Janus School in 2010 as a Language Arts teacher, and became Director of Academics in 2015. She brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas to her role as the next Head of the Janus School.

United World College ISAK Japan is proud to announce Malcolm McKenzie as their next Interim Head of School. With over 40 years of experience in international education, Malcolm most recently served as the Founding Head of the Keystone Academy of Beijing.

Tower School is thrilled to announce Todd Eveleth as their 12th Head of School.  He will leave Nantucket New School where he has served as Head of School since 2018.  Previously, he served as Upper School Division Head at Fessenden School from 2013 to 2018.

Skidmore College welcomes Mindy Rose as their next Associate Director of Admissions/Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives.  She leaves behind Marin Academy in San Francisco where she served as the Director of College Counseling since 2021.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart will welcome Hillary Feerick-Hillenbrand as their next Head of School this summer. Hillary comes to Duchesne from the #1 ranked Catholic High School in Florida, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami. There she has served as the Head of Upper School since 2018.

The Columbus School for Girls proudly announces the appointment of Kristin McAndrew as their next Director of College Counseling, effective July 2023. Kristin leaves St. Michael's College in Vermont where she has served as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing since 2019.

The Miquon School is pleased to announce the appointment of K. Geetha Holdsworth as their next Head of School. She comes to Miquon from Bosque Preparatory School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she served as the Academic Dean.

Sycamore School is proud to announce John Huber as their next Head of School. Most recently, John served as the Interim Head at the Waverly School in Pasadena, CA. During his year at Waverly, he increased fundraising and developed policies and procedures for the school’s future growth. He has over 28 years of experience in independent schools, and was previously the Head of School at the Emerson School in Ann Arbor, MI and Barnesville School in Barnesville, MD. John is a graduate of Cornell University (B.A., classics) and Villanova University (M.A., educational leadership). He also completed the Klingenstein Heads of School program at the Teachers College of Columbia University.

Sacred Heart Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carla Jantos MacMullen as their next Head of School, effective this July. Carla comes to SHA with over 30 years of independent school faculty and leadership experience, including as Science Department Chair and Dean of Faculty at the Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut. Most recently, she served as Head of School at the Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills, New York, where she ably guided the school through both the COVID pandemic and significant operational improvements. Carla holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Denison University and a master's in education in private school leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University.

Manlius Pebble Hill School is delighted to announce James Foley as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. Jim has been the Assistant Head of School for Leadership and Innovation at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, CT since 2015. He has been at St. Luke's since 2000, working as a teacher, basketball coach, Academic Technology Coordinator, and the inaugural Director of the St. Luke’s Center for Leadership. During Jim's tenure as the Director, the Center developed numerous workshops for students and partnerships with local organizations. Prior to St. Luke's, Jim had a successful career in finance and consulting. He holds a B.A. in economics from Swarthmore College and an M.A. in educational technology from Fairfield University.

The Friends School of Atlanta is pleased to welcome Dorothy (Dot) López as their next Head of School. She comes to FSA from the Moorestown Friends School, a PK-12 Quaker day school in Moorestown, NJ, where she has been since 2008. She has served in a number of roles throughout her time at MFS, including as a math teacher, diversity director, and director of the Camden Scholars Program. Dot has been actively involved in matters related to diversity and inclusion and has provided strategic leadership throughout her independent school career. She is a graduate of Spelman College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, with bachelor of science degrees in mathematics and industrial engineering.

Sheridan School is proud to announce Courtney Martin as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. Courtney comes to Sheridan from the Collegiate School in Richmond, VA, where she has served as the Associate Head of School since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Lower School Director at the Hawken School, a PK-12 school in Gates Mills, OH, for five years. Courtney has an exceptional track record in teaching and leadership roles in many independent schools, including Bishop John T. Walker School of Boys, the Lovett School, and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. She received her B.A. in sociology from Hampton University, her M.S.W. from the University of Georgia, and her M.A. in elementary education and teaching from Lesley University.

Bermuda High School for Girls is thrilled to announce Carol Swainson as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. Carol will be the first woman of color to hold the Head of School position at BHS. She currently serves as the Head of School for the San Francisco Schoolhouse, where she has been since 2018. Previously, she held leadership roles at several independent schools, including the Bentley School in Oakland, CA, St. James Episcopal School in Los Angeles, CA, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in Chicago, IL, and Head-Royce School in Oakland, CA. Carol is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Spanish and French and an M.Ed. in Social Foundations in Education.

Bishop Stang High School is thrilled to announce James Benson as their next President, effective July 2022. James leaves his role as Acting Head of School for DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, Minn., where he has held various leadership roles for the past 17 years. James has followed a career path dedicated to Catholic education. His extensive experience as a teacher and administrator in Catholic schools has given him the chance to serve as a leader in all areas of running a school. He received his undergraduate degree in Athletic Administration from SUNY College, New Paltz, a master’s degree in Secondary Education and Teaching in English from St. John’s University in New York, and an education specialist degree in Secondary School Administration/Principalship from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Middlesex School is thrilled to announce Bessie Speers as their next Head of School. Bessie has over three decades of experience in independent school education. Serving in her current role as Head of the Tower Hill School in Delaware, Bessie has distinguished herself as a visionary leader whose commitment to intellectual, ethical, and inclusive education has cemented Tower Hill as a nationally renowned program. Before joining Tower Hill in 2015, Bessie served eight years as Head of School at The Ethel Walker School in Connecticut, where she oversaw the rejuvenation of the campus through several transformational building projects and the implementation of a 10-year financial plan that greatly improved the school’s financial strength. Bessie has also held leadership roles at a selection of independents schools that include Assistant Head of School and Dean of Faculty at The Episcopal Academy in Merion, PA, Director of Placement and Strategic Planning at Calvert School in Baltimore, Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore and Associate Director of Admission at Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT. Bessie is a graduate of Middlebury College and holds an M.L.A from John Hopkins University. Additionally, she completed the Klingenstein Fellowship for Head of Schools from Columbia University Teachers College.

The Paideia School is proud to announce Tom Taylor as its next Head of School, effective summer 2023. Tom has been the Head of Upper School at Riverdale Country School in New York since 2020. He also held roles of Dean of Students (2009-2013), Director of Financial Aid & Outreach (2007-2009), and Upper School Physics Teacher (2004-2013). Before returning to Riverdale again he served as Upper School Director at Breck School in Minneapolis from 2013-2010. Tom received his BA in physics and theater from Oberlin College and his MA from Columbia University, and he is currently completing his PhD in education policy and leadership from the University of Minnesota.

The Hong Kong International School is thrilled to welcome Aimmie Kellar as the next High School Principal. Aimmie comes to HKIS from Korea International School, where she was the High School Principal and Student Support Campus Lead. She has also served as the High School Associate Principal and as a Language Arts teacher. Previously, she was a teacher and Department Head within the Halton District School Board, and an English teacher in the Canadian International Matriculation Program at Sunway College. Aimmie holds a B.A. in English and Mathematics as well as a B.Ed in Secondary Education from Queen’s University, and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Toronto.

Notre Dame Academy is proud to announce alumna Marilyn Tencza as their next Principal. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Marilyn has served in the capacities of Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher. She has served as Adjunct Faculty at Boston College and Worcester State University, guiding new teachers. Her experience and success include guiding school accreditations, creating diversity and inclusion initiatives, and overseeing capital projects. Marilyn earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Boston College, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Worcester State College, and a BA in Humanities from Providence College.

Norfolk Collegiate School welcomes Nefertiti Makeda as their next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Nefertiti served as the Founding Head of School at Andinet International School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for 20 years. In her time there, she expanded the enrollment rate from two students to over 1,600 students in grades PK-12, fostered positive change and a sense of belonging within the community, and created a college counseling program resulting in 85-90% university acceptances for the students. Nefertiti holds a Global Executive Ed.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.Ed. from Endicott College, and a B.S. in Arts and Sciences from Tennessee State University.

BASIS Bilingual School Beijing is pleased to announce Mark Sylte as the Founding Head of School, effective July 2023.  Mark will leave The American School Foundation in Mexico City after five years of serving as their Executive Director. Mark began his career at Lawrenceville School in Princeton, where he served for 11 years as a classroom teacher and department chair before moving to Saint Andrew’s School, an Episcopal school in Boca Raton, where he was Head of Upper School. He and his family next moved overseas to Shanghai in 2010, where he was appointed as Head of School for Yew Chung International School before moving to Vietnam in 2013 as Head of School for Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City. Mark holds a doctorate in History and a master’s degree in Russian History from Cornell University, a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Olaf College, and graduated from Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN.

Montgomery Bell Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. William H. Daughtrey III as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. William currently serves as Director of Upper School and Hunting Valley Campus at University School, an all-boys school in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has been for the past ten years. Prior to that, he served for seven years at Woodberry Forest School, also an all-boys school in Virginia where he coached, taught English, and served as Assistant Dean of Students, and Director of Outdoor Education. William holds a BA from University of Virginia, an MA from Georgetown University, and an Ed.D  from Vanderbilt University.

The Westover School is exited for Hadley Zeavin to join their community as the new Chief Strategic Inclusion Officer, effective this summer. She comes from La Jolla Country Day School, where she has served as the Director of Service Learning & Experiential Education and as the Community Service Learning Coordinator. While there, she designed and implemented leadership development tactics surrounding restorative practices and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously, she was the Assistant Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at the University of Virginia and George Washington University. Hadley earned a B.A. from Vanderbilt University in Sociology & Gender Studies, as well as an M.A. in Sport & Exercise Management, and completed coursework in Educational Leadership, Foundation and Policy at UVA’s Curry School of Education.

McMillan Education welcomes Tony Lambert into their Educational Counseling team. Tony leaves behind a seven-year tenure at The Winchendon School (MA & NY) as their Director of College Counseling (MA) and the Dean of College Counseling (MA & NY), where he was responsible for planning all college counseling events for the community, advising students throughout their application process, and overseeing the College Counseling program. Tony will join McMillan with over 30 years of experience working in education. Tony holds an MA in Spanish from Middlebury College and a BA in Spanish from Davidson College.

McMillan Education is proud to announce Deren Finks as an Educational Counselor for their firm. Deren will transfer to McMillan from The Kiski School where he spent three years as their Director of College Counseling. For nearly 40 years, Deren has served in admissions roles across California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania helping students pursue academic excellence in higher education while sharing his expertise in financial aid and funding. Deren holds a BA in Liberal Studies from University of La Verne in La Verne, CA.

McMillan Education is pleased to welcome Heather Deardorff into their team of Educational Counselors. Heather comes from The Potomac School where she spent five years as their Director of College Counseling and prior, nine years as the Associate Director of College Advising at St. Paul’s School. Heather has spent 22 years in the education field, specifically within admissions and counseling, making program and curricular changes while supporting students and families as an educational counselor. Heather holds an MS in Counseling from the University of Vermont and a BA in American Studies from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Oregon Episcopal School is thrilled to announce Michael Spencer as their next Head of School, effective July 2023. Michael currently serves as Vice Rector for Faculty (Assistant Head of School) at St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Michael began his career working at Tabor Academy as teacher, dorm supervisor, advisor and coach.  He spent his summers at St. Paul's School where he served as teacher and Chaplain.  Continuing on to Taft School, he served 10 years as school Chaplain and dean of spiritual life and as founder and director of the Humanities curriculum leading the Philosophy, Religion, English, and Ethics program before returning to St. Paul's. Michael earned his A.B. in philosophy/classics, magna cum laude, from the College of the Holy Cross. He also received his Master of Divinity, summa cum laude, from Yale Divinity School. He subsequently earned a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, completing coursework for the Master of Sacred Theology. Michael also holds a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Hillbrook School enthusiastically welcomes Charlotte Burkly as their new Director of College Counseling. Charlotte’s career in admissions began at Columbia Business School where she served as the Assistant Director of Admissions, followed by the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Princeton University. She also brings experience in Independent Schools from her time at University School in Ohio, serving as the Associate Director of College Counseling. In addition, Charlotte has served as the Faculty Head of McCarraher House for the past three years, advising students, overseeing prefects, and participating in the Student Life Committee. Charlotte earned a B.A. in Chinese at Colgate University and an M.S in Science Education from CUNY at City College. She also holds an M.A. in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Grace Church School is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert M. Pennoyer II (Robbie) as their tenth Head of School. Having served as Assistant Head of School and Director of Studies for the past four years, Robbie knows and loves Grace Church School. A dedicated educator, Robbie served as a teaching fellow at the Shrewsbury School in England, a seventh-grade homeroom teacher and secondary school advisor at St. Bernard’s School, and an Upper School admissions officer at Riverdale Country School. He also spent 14 summers working at Camp Lanakila in Vermont, where he directed the music program, supervised counselors working with the youngest campers, and trained staff in teaching and counseling. Robbie holds an A.B in English and American Literature & Language from Harvard College, and a M.Div in Anglican Studies from Yale Divinity School.

Kevin Smith has been chosen as the new president for Erie Catholic Preparatory School, the entity that oversees what is now the all-boys Prep and the all-girls Villa and the coeducational Mother Teresa Academy, a K-8 school that is also part of Erie Catholic Preparatory School. Kevin is currently Head of School and Chief Executive Officer of Monte Cassino School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. During his 37 years as a professional educator, Kevin has headed several schools including Phillips-Osborne School, Andrews Osborne Adademy, Denver Academy, and Roycemore School. In addition to leading schools, Kevin is active in school accreditation, leading many site visits and serving on the Accreditation Review Committee for the Independent Schools of the Central States. Kevin graduated from the University of Dayton in 1985 and earned his M.Ed. from Bowling Green State University in exercise sciences.

HKIS is proud to welcome Casey Faulkall this fall as their High School Principal. Casey has been the Middle School Principal at the American School of Bombay (ASB) since 2016. Previous to ASB, she held leadership roles at the ACS Hillingdon International School in London for 13 years. Casey earned a Master’s of Education in Leadership at the College of New Jersey, a Master’s of Arts in Teaching at Pacific University, and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and History at Willamette University.

The Waverly School is thrilled to welcome Clarke Weatherspoon as their next Head of School. With more than 20 years as an educa­tor, Clarke is joining us from the San Fran­cisco Friends School (SFFS), where he has served as Middle School Head for the past two years. Clarke brings exten­sive diver­sity, equity, inclu­sion, justice, and belong­ing (DEIJB) expe­ri­ence to Waverly. He has part­nered with multi­ple inde­pen­dent school boards in rede­vel­op­ing and design­ing DEIJB systems, taught equity and inclu­sion courses, served as an outside consul­tant, and designed lead­er­ship courses for parents and students. Clarke is currently a member of USA Water Polo DEI Task Force, serves as a board member of POCIS North­ern Cali­for­nia and is a new teacher trainer with the Cali­for­nia Teacher Development Collaborative. A graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, he holds a BA in History (Honors) from University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MA in Computing in Education from Columbia University.

John Paul II High School is proud to announce Chad Evans as their next President, beginning January 2022. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Chad leaves Prince of Peace Catholic School where he served as President since 2017, and Principal from 2012-2017. His leadership touched all areas of Prince of Peace including curriculum development, strategic planning, enrollment, financial sustainability and faculty professional development. A seasoned and accomplished Catholic School leader, he is a respected member of the Diocese of Dallas school community. Chad is no stranger to John Paul II High School having been a member of the faculty and head basketball coach from 2008 through 2012. Chad holds a Masters degree in Catholic School Leadership from The University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas.

Holy Cross High School is happy to welcome Mark Mongelluzzo as their next President. He has been a member of Holy Cross High School’s Board of Directors since 2017 and currently holds the role of Executive Committee Treasurer for the school. Mark leaves Xavier High School in Manhattan where he has worked since 2008 including the past 10 years as Xavier’s Director of Development and most recently Vice President for Advancement. Prior to joining Xavier, Mark spent four years practicing law at Peter Birzon & Associates in Long Island. He also worked for two years in marketing and communications at Merrill Lynch. Mark holds a BA in History from Yale University and is a graduate of Boston University School of Law. Mark graduated as Salutatorian at Holy Cross High School.

Collegiate School is please to welcome Rekha Puri as their Assistant Head of School for Enrollment, effective this July.  She leaves The School at Columbia University where she holds an impressive 14-year tenure as Director of Admissions & Enrollment. Previously she served as Founder of LINEglobal (New York & Bombay) where she developed and implemented a global education initiative for a volunteer-based nonprofit that connects, supports, and empowers innovative collaborations between schools in the U.S. and India. Rekha has also held teaching and admissions leadership roles at schools throughout New York City, including Ideal School of Manhattan, Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, Playground Project Inc, and West Side Montessori School.  Rekha holds a BA in Fine Arts from Sir J. J. School of Art at Bombay University, an American Montessori Society Certificate from Montessori Teacher Education Center (CA), and an M.A. in Organization & Leadership from the Klingenstein Center at the Teachers College of Columbia University.

Bengt Rosberg will be Oberoi's new Deputy Head of School, effective this July. Bengt comes to Oberoi from International School of Kazan where he has served as Secondary School Principal since 2018. Previously he served as Director at EtonHouse Malaysia International School from 2015-2018. Bengt also has experience serving as Curriculum Coordinator as well as Academic Affairs Coordinator for Quatar Academy Sidra. Bengt holds a BA in Swedish Language and Literature, History, and Religion from University of Lund, Sweeden, and an M.Ed in Educational Leadershiup from Lehigh University (PA).

Oberoi International School welcomes Paul DuCharme as their next Head of School, effective this July.  Paul leaves Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China where he has served as Deputy Head for the last two years. With a wealth of experience in international schools, he has served in several leadership roles throughout his career including Middle School Principal at American International School in Budapest, Assistant Middle School Principal and Social Studies Teacher at Escuela American in El Salvador, and Social Studies Teacher at American Community School in Lebanon. Paul holds a BS from the University of Vermont, an M.Ed from Framingham State University, and a Ph.D in Education from Plymouth State University.

This summer, Nightingale-Bamford School welcomes Nichole Foster-Hinds as their next Head of Upper School. Nichole comes to Nightingale from Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, MD where she has served as Head of Middle School since 2017. Previously, she served as Middle School DEI Coordinator, Dean of 8th Grade, and Chair of Math Department at Princeton Day School. She has also held several faculty roles at Montclair Kimberley Academy, Holy Innocents Episcopal School, and Hun School of Princeton. Nichole holds a B.S in Business Administration from Purdue University, an M.B.A. in Operations Management from Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business, and an M.A in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is thrilled to announce Carey Temple Harrington '86 as the next President. No stranger to McCauley, Carey is an Alumna and the former Vice President of Institutional Advancement (2013-2021). During her tenure as VP for Institutional Advancement, she led the current Future Ready capital campaign to raise more than 6 million dollars, becoming the largest fundraising initiative in school history. Most recently, Carey served as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, where she developed donor opportunities and stewarded sustainable relationships with corporate partners. Carey also served as Director of Major Gifts at Nazareth Academy High School in Illinois.  She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University and a Mini MBA Certificate in Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago.

Milken Community School is excited to have Elliot Shavalian join their community as their next Director of College Counseling and Academic Planning. Elliot began his career as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Yeshiva University, and later held the same position at the University of Southern California, where he served as an expert on the college admission process. For the past four years, Elliot has been with Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, serving first as the Associate Director and later Director of College Counseling and Academic Guidance. Elliot earned both a B.A. in Psychology and an A.A. in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva University, and an M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Friends Seminary is excited to announce the appointment of Michelle Cristella as their next Head of Middle School. She is currently the Middle School Head at Speyer Legacy School where she has been since 2011.  Previously, during a six-year tenure at Mandell School, she held roles respectively as Teacher, Upper School Advisor, Director of Secondary School Placement, Assistant Head of Upper School, and Dean of Students in K-8. Michelle also has teaching experience at multiple schools in New York and Maryland. Michelle earned a B.A. in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University, an M.A. in Teaching with concentration in Secondary Social Studies from Towson University, and a certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Rye Country Day School has announced that Peter Quagliaroli, former Head of the Upper School at St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA, will be the new Upper School Principal starting in July. During Peter's accomplished seven year tenure at St. Anne’s-Belfield, he redesigned the daily schedule, secured a partnership with the University of Chicago Marine Biology Lab, contributed to the DEI strategic plan, and remodeled the student government and disciplinary committee. He was also actively involved in St. Anne’s-Belfield School COVID-19 task force. Prior to assuming the role as Head of Upper School, he served as College Counseling Director where he designed and implemented strategic changes to dramatically improve student outcomes. Before his time at St. Anne's-Belfield, Peter held a 13 year tenure at Groton School serving respectively as Dormitory Head, Head Coach (throughout), English Teacher, Grade Chair, and Associate Director of College Counseling. Early in his career Peter also held teaching and coaching roles at Westminster Schools, Harvard University, and Worcester Academy. A graduate of Roxbury Latin School, Peter holds a B.A. in English from Cornell University, an M.A. in American Literature & Jazz Music from Dartmouth College and is currently completing his M.Ed in Administration & Supervision from University of Virginia as well as his Certificate in School Management & Leadership from Harvard University.

Culver Academies is pleased to welcome Kimberly Cullen as their next Dean of Advising, effective this July. Kim has 25 years of experience as a school leader, educator, consultant, and coach. Last year Kimberly ended an impressive 26 year tenure at American School of Madrid where she served respectively as Internal Accreditation Coordinator, Development Head & Community Liaison, Guidance and College Counselor, Dean of Students, and most recently Upper School Director. Kimberly holds a B.A in Religious Studies from Hamilton College, an M.A. in Hearing Impaired Education from University of Hertfordshire, and an M.S. in Human Services/Counseling Studies from Capella University.

La Salle Academy is thrilled to welcome Timothy Welsh back as its next Principal. Timothy leaves The Cambridge Matignon School where he has served as Headmaster since 2013.  In his tenure there, he led efforts to re-design academic vision to be student-centered with a focus on experiential learning. Previously, he spent over a decade at La Salle Academy as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, growing philanthropic revenue and assisting the President in all aspects of administration and school operation. Timothy holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Rochester and an M.A in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Girls Preparatory School is happy to announce that Beth Wilson will be their next Head of Upper School. Since 2018 Beth has served as Upper Learning Assistant Principal at Galloway School in Atlanta. Prior, she served as a coach and consultant for New Teacher Development in Rome, GA. Beth has also held several teaching and department chair roles in schools throughout Georgia. A graduate of GPS, Beth earned her B.A. in English from Davidson College, an M.A. in Rhetoric & Composition from University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, a certificate in School Leadership & Management from Harvard Business School and Graduate School of Education, and is currently working towards completing her Ph.D in Discourse Studies & Pedagogy from Old Dominion University.

Notre Dame High School in Belmont, California is pleased to welcome Meredith Essalat as their next Head of School. Meredith leaves Mission Dolores Academy, having served as their Principal for five years and most recently Head of School since 2021. Prior to her role at Mission Dolores, Meredith taught middle school language arts and was the middle school dean of academic curriculum at Nativity School in Menlo Park, CA. She also is the author of the popular book, The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom, which was released in 2020. Meredith has a twenty-year track record within California in academic administration, student development, marketing, and alumni relations. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, both from American College of Education, and a B.A. in Mass Communication from Menlo College. Meredith attended Notre Dame Belmont, graduating with the class of 1998.

An alum of Westminster, a long-serving teacher, and a leader in the Upper School, Chanley Small transitions from Interim to Permanent Head of Upper School. Before becoming a member of the Westminster faculty in 2008, she worked as a professor and researcher in epidemiology at Emory University. Chanley chaired Westminster's science department for five years, led the Upper School JanTerm program in its first three years, and served as Upper School Academic Dean in 2017. Chanley holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Brown University, an M.S. in Biology from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Emory University.

Principia School is excited to welcome Merry Sorrells this summer as their next Head of School. Merry has served as head of school at two faith-based, private schools for 14 years, St. Martin's Episcopal School and St. Paul's Episcopal School, both in Louisiana.  In addition, she has worked as an assistant head of school, director of advancement, and director of admissions. She is currently interim associate head of school at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Merry has experience as a founding board member for a charter school and also as a board member for three private schools. She has served as president of the board executive committee of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. She also served as secretary of the board for the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools and was on the Standards Committees for both of these associations for several years. Merry holds an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from University of Holy Cross, an M.Ed. in Education Administration from University of New Orleans, and a B.A. in International Relations from Principia College.

The Dalton School is pleased to welcome Tiffani Hooper Bromberg as their next College Counseling Director. Since 2015, Tiffani has held several College Counseling roles at United National International School in New York, most recently Co-Director of College Counseling, while also serving as Curriculum Coordinator at New York University until 2018. Tiffani has spent 16 years in education in the college counseling field. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Yale University, a Bachelor of Arts in Black Studies and Fine Art from Amherst College, and graduated from Poly Prep Country Day School.

Whitby School is happy to announce Gloria Zakers Arpasi as their next Middle School Head, effective this summer. Gloria leaves Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy, where she holds an impressive 18-year tenure serving respectively as teacher (throughout), Accreditation Coordinator, Montessori and IB Administrative Leader, Strategic Director, and most recently Director of the MYP & DC International Baccalaureate Program. Gloria has also held roles as Faculty Instructor and Research Diver at the University of Virgin Islands, Senior Aquarist and Program Coordinator at Coral Underwater Observatory and Marine Park in St. Thomas, VI, Middle School Teacher and Community Service Advisor at Antilles School in St. Thomas, and continues to serve as Educational Consultant for the Caribbean & Domestic Advisory Committee Middle States Association. Gloria holds a BS in Marine Biology/Education from the University of the Virgin Islands and an M.Ed in Advanced Teaching and Learning from University of the People.

Dr. Viviana Valdes-Santos will join National Cathedral School in July as the new Head of Upper School. For the last 21 years, Dr. Valdes-Santos has taught in the language department at Phillips Exeter. She currently serves as the Robert Kesler Distinguished Professor in Modern Languages and instructs all levels of French, Spanish, and Italian language classes. Prior to Phillips Exeter Academy, Dr. Valdes-Santos worked in prominent girls’ schools Dana Hall and the Agnes Irwin School. She also spent time at the undergraduate level, teaching at Rutgers University, St. Joseph University, and the University of Delaware. She holds a BA from Georgetown University, an MA from Middlebury College, and a PhD in French literature from Rutgers University.

New Hope Academy is thrilled to welcome Dr. Tonja Williams as their next Head of School, effective this July. Tonja joins New Hope from the esteemed Head Middle Magnet School of Mathematics and Science in Nashville, where she has served as the Executive Principal for nine years. With over two decades of experience as a secondary teacher and administrator, her strengths lie in teaching, mentoring, and empowering others in education and leadership. She has worked collaboratively to lead two schools, Head Magnet and Nashville School of the Arts, to Tennessee Reward School Status. Prior to her appointment to Head Magnet, she served as the Academic and Curriculum Principal at Glencliff High School and worked for seven years as the assistant principal for Nashville School of the Arts. In 2019, Tonja launched Peace, Love & Pearls, a girls’ mentoring program designed to equip middle school girls with tools and coping strategies to help them succeed in work and life. In 2020, she launched Power, Strength, and Purpose, a male mentoring program designed to help young men recognize their inner power, strength, and purpose. Tonja holds a B.S. degree in Science and an M.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Mississippi State University. She also holds an Ed.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in Administration and Supervision. Finally, she holds an Ed.D. from Trevecca Nazarene University in Educational Leadership and Professional Practice.

Tabor Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachael Beare as Associate Head of School for External Affairs beginning July 1, 2022. Rachael brings more than 30 years of experience in admissions and marketing in independent schools across the US, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Lakeside School, The Hotchkiss School, and her alma mater, Loomis Chaffee School. She was also a founding member of the administrative team at Keystone Academy in Beijing, China. In addition to her experience at some of the top independent schools in the country, Rachael served as a founding Board member for the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP), a role that showcases her dedication to make a difference in schools.  Rachael earned a bachelor’s degree in English, magna cum laude, from Amherst College and a master’s in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt is excited to announce the appointment of Patricia (Patti) Marshall as their next Superintendent, effective July 2023. She will leave the American School of Guatemala where she has served as General Director/Head of School since 2017. Previously, she served respectively as Lower School Head and Assistant Head of School for Academics at Ranney School in New Jersey (1999-2017). Patti began her career in education at Colegio Panamericano as a History, Civics, and English teacher before transitioning to English Principal and then Interim Head of School (1996 & 1999). Pattie earned a B.A in History and Art History from Ohio University, and an M.A.S in Leadership and Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Christian Brothers Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. R. Ross Fales as the fourth president in school history. He will be the first lay president of the Academy when his term officially begins in July 2022. Fales has served as the Academy’s principal since 2015. During his tenure as principal, Fales has guided CBA to several accomplishments, most notably earning the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2017. It was the second time in school history that CBA earned the award and was one of just 50 high schools nationally to receive the accommodation that year. After graduating Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Fales’ career in education began as a science teacher and swimming coach at several New Jersey high schools, before joining the CBA. Fales has 16 years of experience in school administration, earning his first role at CBA as Dean of Students in 2006. He was quickly elevated to Associate Principal for Student Affairs in 2007, where he oversaw discipline, student life, service programs, and athletics. He earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University.

St. Agnes Academy has named Deborah Whalen Interim Head of School for the 2022 school year. Deborah began her career at St. Agnes Academy as the academic dean and director of admission in 1998. She assumed the role of principal at St. Agnes in 2010, and proudly served as the instructional leader of the school until 2020 when she stepped down to return to the classroom as a Spanish teacher. She has balanced a busy career while raising three children. Her daughters graduated from St. Agnes in 2018 and 2020. Prior to moving to Houston for her career at St. Agnes, she served as the academic dean at The Woodside Priory School. Deborah has also taught and coached at Bellarmine College Preparatory, an all-boys Jesuit high school in San Jose. Deborah has an MA in educational leadership from California State University.

Lycée Français de New York is please to announce Vianney Motte as their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Vianney leaves Arkadin/NTT Cloud Communication where he holds and impressive 13-year tenure, having served respectively as VP for Finance and Administration for North America, VP for Corporate Finance in Paris, France, VP for Legal and Finance, and finally Chief Financial Officer. Previous he held a variety of financial leadership positions at companies such as Hermes of Paris, Carl Zeiss SMT, Cegetel (Vivendi Universal), and Schneider Electric. Vianney holds an MBA from ESSEC Graduate School of Management in Paris, and a Superior Finance and Accounting Diploma from Lycée Saint-Genevieve in Versailles, France.

The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely is pleased to announce that Edward E. Biddle will become the next Chief Financial Officer of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, effective January 31, 2022. Ed comes to the Diocese from the Masters School in Katonah, NY, where he was the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations. He had been at Masters since he retired from JPMorgan Chase in 2015. While at Masters, he was responsible for the management of all aspects of Finance and Accounting and oversaw maintenance and development of the school’s 100-acre campus and 17 buildings. In addition to his professional accomplishments at Masters, Ed was an active member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Katonah, NY, serving variously as Vestry member, Treasurer, and Senior Warden. Ed is a graduate of Dartmouth College, with an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

The Canterbury School of Florida is excited to welcome Hollis Amley as their 9th Head of School. Hollis leaves St. John’s School in Houston, TX where has been responsible for day-to-day operations for the Upper Division since 2014. She began her career at St. David’s School in Raleigh, NC where she progressed from teacher to Department Chair while also serving as Head Coach of the school’s inaugural swim team. Previously, at the Browning School, an all-boys school in NYC, she served as history teacher and Student Advisor. In 2011, she returned to St. David’s School where she gained experience as Dean of Faculty and Assistant Headmaster of Academics and Student Life. Raised in St. Petersburg, FL, she graduated from Shorecrest Preparatory School. Hollis received a B.A. in History from Davidson College, an M.A. in History from North Carolina State University, and an M.A. in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University.

Lake Highland Preparatory School is thrilled to announce the hiring of James (Jim) McIntyre as the School’s tenth President, effective July 1, 2022. Jim is currently in his 17th year as Chief Executive Officer and President at Father Ryan High School, a highly respected, almost 100-year-old high school in Nashville, Tennessee. At Father Ryan, Jim has initiated a broad range of academic, programmatic, and campus improvements to benefit students, faculty, and the institution. Prior to leading Father Ryan, he served as Head of School at Cardinal Newman School in South Carolina. He began his career as an educator at his alma mater, Bishop Lynch High School, in Dallas, Texas, as a classroom teacher, coach, and academic dean. Jim earned a B.A. in history from the University of North Texas and an M.A. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M, Commerce.

The Lab School of Washington is proud to announce Ann Feeley as their next Chief Finance & Operations Officer, effective July 2022. Ann leaves Browne Academy in Virginia where she has held an impressive 15 years tenure serving respectively as Controller and Business Manager/CFO.  She also served as the Interim Head of School in 2020. Prior to entering the world of education Ann held several finance leadership roles including Principal Consultant at Ann Feeley Consulting, Payroll Supervisor for U.S Airways, and Controller for Marriott Management Services.  Ann holds a BS in Accounting from Canisius College in New York, an MBA in Finance from American Public University in West Virginia and recently completed her Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University in New York.

The Howard School is proud to announce Anna Moore as their next Head of School, beginning July 2022. Anna is a proven educational leader with an accomplished career building strong environments and communities within schools. Anna leaves The Westminster Schools after 11 years holding several roles, including Director of Student Support, Director of Summer School, and Grade Level Dean for 9th Grade girls. Prior to her time at Westminster, Anna was an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine for 6 years. Anna completed an Internship and PostDoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology & Pediatric Neuropsychology at University of Florida, has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of California, San Diego, and an A.B. in Psychology from Duke University.

Intercultural Montessori School is pleased to announce Rod Shaw as their next Head of School beginning July 2022, following his role as Interim Head of School for the 2020-2022 school years. Rod has over 25 years of leadership experience, having spent 10 of those years in the education field. Prior to and during his service as Interim Head, Rod doubled as the Director of Finance & Facilities for Intercultural Montessori, overseeing their financial operations and planning. Rod held these roles following an 8-year tenure as Intercultural Montessori's Oak Park Campus Director, supervising all campus functions and serving as Board Secretary. Rod attended Northern Illinois University completing a Master of Business Administration, a B.S. in Economics, and a B.A. in International Relations.

Pingry is thrilled to announce that Timothy P. Lear ’92,  a member of the Senior Administrative Team, teacher, and coach at Pingry since 2007, will be its 17th Head of School, effective July 1, 2022. Tim has served as Pingry’s Assistant Head of School for Guidance and Student Life since July 2021, a position that includes building and leading a K-12 Counseling and Academic Support Team, as well as helping to guide the School’s practices in SEL (social-emotional learning) and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging). Previously, he served for a year as Dean of College Counseling and Director of Student Support Services. He spent his first 13 years at Pingry as Director of College Counseling, during which time he also added programs to help students navigate the college process, expanded the College Counseling Office  and redesigned the office’s leadership structure. Prior to returning to Pingry, Tim worked for 10 years at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, where he started as an Upper School English Teacher and then added Director of College Counseling to his responsibilities. He received an A.B. in English from Princeton University and an M.A. in English from Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English.

Saint Patrick Catholic School is pleased to announce Lauren Mazzari as its next Head of School, effective July 2022. Lauren has served as the Head of Upper School at St. Luke’s School in New York City since 2017. Here, she helped to shape and advance the school’s many initiatives including guiding the transition to remote leaving at the start of COVID, re-imagining and formatting in-person events, establishing a comprehensive upper school advisory program, and creating a formal curriculum review process. Prior to St. Luke’s, Lauren held a 20-year tenure at Lacordaire Academy in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, serving respectively as Religion and Literature Teacher, Assistant Elementary Principal, Head of Lower/Middle School, and Assistant Head of School. Lauren holds an M.A. in Educational Administration from Caldwell University, a Post Baccalaureate for Teaching Certification from Montclair State University, and a B.S. in Psychology from Georgetown University.

Academy of the Sacred Heart is thrilled to announce Micheline Dutil as their next Head of School. Micheline has over 36 years of experience as a teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal, and Head of School, 33 of which have been in Catholic education. Micheline, currently serving in the Interim Head role at ASH, previously served as Head of School at the International School of Arizona beginning in 2018. Prior to this role she held an impressive 38 year tenure in the Toronto Catholic School District as a teacher and administrator. Micheline was the Co-Founder and CFO of Teachers Helping Teachers Canada (2009-2015), a non-profit organization for educators traveling to Kenya, Uganda, and Haiti to provide professional development to colleagues. Born in Montreal, where she became bilingual in French and English, Micheline holds degrees from the University of Toronto as well as the Universite d’Ottawa and Mount St. Vincent University.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Luis Ottley as their next Head of School, effective July 2022. Luis brings a wealth of experience from multiple independent schools across the country.  His inclusive, collaborative approach to leadership has created school environments in which all voices are heard and appreciated. Since 2017 he has served as Head of School at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Atlanta. Previously, he served as Head of School at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley, CA, for six years. He also served as Middle School Head at Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx  and at University Preparatory Academy in Seattle. He has held multiple administrative, classroom, and coaching roles at the Shipley School (PA); the Bullis School (MD), and West Nottingham Academy (MD). He holds a B.S. from Allegheny College (PA), an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University (MD), and an Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently working towards a Master of Divinity degree from Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CA).

Branksome Hall Asia is pleased to announce Blair Lee is their next Head of School, effective July, 2022. Blair currently serves as Head of School at Dalian American International School in Dalian, China where he has been since 2018. Previously he served as Assistant Head for Academics at Seoul Foreign School in Korea. He has held various leadership roles around the world including Superintendent as Mount Zaagkam International School in Indonesia, High School and Middle School Principal at American International School in Kuwait, and Principal and Assistant Principal at Moose Jaw School District in Canada. Blair holds a BA in Education from University of Saskatchewan (Canada), an M.Ed in Educational Administration from University of Regina (Canada), and an E.D in Educational Administration From Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.

Oakridge School is pleased to announce Matthew Burgy as their next Head of School starting July 2022. Matthew will transition from his most recent role at St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston as Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning. Prior to this, Matthew was the Head of School for The Fulton School in Heath, TX. Matthew has also held roles as a Dean of Students, Director of Admission, Head of Middle School, Head of Upper School, Athletic Director, and mathematics teacher for 5th grade through AP Calculus. Matthew earned his BA from Stephen F. Austin State University, an MS from American Military University and his Master of Education in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University.

Thayer Academy is pleased to announce Connie Yepez as its next director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective July 2021. Connie transitioned from her most recent position at The Park School in Brookline, MA where she served in a similar role. A Groton alum, Connie served as the Assistant Director of Admission at Groton before serving at A Better Chance Inc. as their Assistant Director of Field Operations, eventually moving on to Concord Academy, Noble and Greenough School, and Roxbury Preparatory Charter Schools. Connie earned her BA in Women's and Gender Studies from Eckerd College.

San Francisco Friends School is thrilled to announce Pankti Sevak as their third Head of School, effective July 2022. Pankti brings outstanding credentials as a science and math teacher, a visionary Middle School leader, and a Quaker educator. She has worked in schools for almost three decades and will behind Friends Seminary in New York where she has served as the Head of Middle School since 2011. At Friends Seminary Pankti supervised the academic and social well being of 220 students while overseeing the operations of the school, including development, hiring, curriculum, and budgeting. Pankti also served on the Middle School Admissions Committee, was a member and clerk of the Search Committees for Administrative Leadership positions, and was the Interim Chair for the Math Department from 2019-2020. Pankti holds an MA in Teaching and a BS in Biological Sciences from Cornell University.

The Stanley Clark School is excited to announce Ben Ottenweller as their next Head of School. For the past seventeen years, Ben has been a member of the Canterbury School community in Fort Wayne, IN, where he has served as a 4th grade teacher, middle school director, high school basketball coach, and high school director. For the past seven years, Ben has served as Canterbury’s assistant head of school. Prior to his tenure at Canterbury, Ben served as a Mild Disabilities Teacher and 3rd grade teacher at Churubusco Elementary School. Ben is a member of the ISACS Board of Trustees, Young Scholars Academy Board of Trustees, and former Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne. He earned his BS in Elementary Education from Indiana University-Bloomington, his Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University and is currently a candidate for a Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University.

Brewster Madrid is proud to announce Ariane Baer-Harper as its Founding Head of School. Ariane will transition to Madrid in July 2022, with the school opening in Fall 2023. Ariane has 23 years of experience in schools and her passion for growing schools has led her to Brewster Madrid. Most recently, she served as Enko Waka International School’s Head of School and Country Director (Superintendent). As their Head of School, Ariane managed multiple campuses, developed a progressive marketing vision for the schools, and retained a team of highly motivated staff and teachers. Ariane earned her BA in Modern Languages from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and MSed from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Bryan Bordelon has been selected as Graded’s next High School Principal, beginning July 2022. Bryan will bring a student-centered philosophy to prepare students for future success as he joins the Graded Community. Since 2016, Bryan has served as Sharpstown International School’s Principal in Houston. Bryan is working towards his Ed.D. in K-12 Leadership from University of Houston (December 2021) and has an MEd in Education Administration and BA in English & Psychology, both awarded from the University of Texas.

Whittney Preston has been selected as Foxcroft School’s inaugural Dean of Inclusive Excellence. As a member of the school’s administrative team, the Dean of Inclusive Excellence carries primary responsibility for supporting faculty as they work with students and in refining Foxcroft’s curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment through the lens of equity and inclusion. Since 2013, Whittney has served at Heritage Hall School where she first began as a Spanish teacher before transitioning to the Specials’ Team Leader for the Lower School and most recently serving as the Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Whittney earned an undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in Educational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University, and is currently working towards her Ed.D.

Amherst College is pleased to announce Traniece Bruce as their next Associate Director of Financial Aid, beginning July 2022. Traniece will transition from the University of Miami where she served as the Assistant Director in their Office of Undergraduate Admissions since 2018. She began her career as a Pre-College Adviser for Upward Bound at Wichita State University and maintained her commitment to her role as a student advocate through her tenure as a Financial Aid Adviser in Wichita State University’s Office of Financial Aid. At the University of Miami, she served as a mentor in their Empower ME program, assisting underrepresented and first-generation students in their transition to college life. Traniece earned her Bachelor of Science from Wichita State University in Health Services Management and Community Development.

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is honored to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. J. Lee Hill, Jr. as the first Missioner for Racial Justice and Healing effective July 2022. Lee will be transitioning from his role as the Senior Pastor for the Christian Fellowship Congregational Church in San Diego, CA which he has held since 2010. An experienced interfaith leader, he currently serves as the Interfaith Justice Coordinator for Alliance San Diego, a nonprofit justice-related organization. Prior to this, Lee was the Associate Minister at The Riverside Church in New York, NY and Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston Salem, NC. Lee earned his BA in Integrative Studies from George Mason University, holds a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University, Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University.

Deerfield Academy is pleased to announce Steven Lee as their next Director of Inclusion and Community Engagement, starting July 2021. Steven recently transitioned from Edmund Burke School in Washington, D.C. where he served as Director of Equity, Inclusion and Civic Engagement since 2015.  During this time, Steven taught civics courses and created the school’s Equity and Inclusion Task Force. Prior to Edmund Burke, Steven held instructional and leadership roles at the Athenian School in California and began his teaching career at the San Francisco University High School. Steven has also led workshops on diversity and equity-related topics at regional and national conferences such as the Asian Educators Alliance Annual Conference and NAIS People of Color Conference. He earned a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles in English, and a MA from the University of California Berkeley in Comparative Ethnic Studies.

Taipei American School is proud to announce Dr. Grace Cheng Dodge as their next Head of School effective July 2021. Grace is well known to the TAS community, having served in several previous positions, including College Counseling Director, Deputy Head of School, and most recently as the school’s Interim Head. From 2015 to 2018, she was the Director of Admission at Wellesley College and prior to that held positions at Harvard University’s admissions department, last serving as an Associate Director of Admissions from 2012-2015. Grace earned her BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University and holds an MS in Accounting, an MBA and an EdD in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.

Keystone Academy of Beijing is excited to announce Emily McCarren as their next Head of School, starting July 2022. Emily will be leaving her current position as Academy Principal (grades 9-12) at the Punahou School in Honolulu, HI. She started at Punahou in 2006 as a Spanish Teacher and later served as their Director of the Wo International Center from 2012 to 2015. She has also held teaching positions at Thacher School in Ojai, CA, and at Swiss Semester in Zermatt, Switzerland. Emily serves on the boards of the Global Online Academy and the Mastery Transcript Consortium. She earned her BA in Spanish from Colby College and holds master’s degrees in Spanish Literature and Educational Leadership from St. Louis University and Columbia University Emily also earned a PhD in Learning Design and Technology from the University of Hawai’i.

The Founders of The Egyptian Leadership Academy are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Saliba as the Founding Head of School. Peter has 28 years of experience in education and most recently served as Head of School at the Tilton School in New Hampshire, a position he held since 2012. As Head of School, Peter led the creation of a new educational model, the Mastery Approach, aligning emerging research and best educational practices in the process. Prior to Tilton, Peter served as Upper School Director at Berwick Academy in Maine.  He has also held leadership roles at Sage Hill School (CA), Holderness School (NH), and Western Reserve Academy (OH).  After his own formative boarding school experience, Peter went on to earn his BA in History from Middlebury College then an MA from Dartmouth College.

Tahoe Expedition Academy is thrilled to announce David Maher as the next Head of School starting July 2021. David leaves behind Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools, two sisters schools in San Pedro, CA, where he has served on both campuses as Head of Schools, Assistant Head of Schools, and Head of Upper Schools. Prior to this tenure, David spent two years in South Korea as the Upper School Division Head at Chadwick International, and prior to this, six years at Fountain Valley School as English Teacher, Outdoor Education Director and Academic Dean. David earned his a B.A. in Economics, a B.S. in Middle Education and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from James Madison University.

Nicole Christenson will be the next Middle School Head at the Hockaday School starting Summer 2021. Nicole has been with Stone Ridge School of Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD since 2004, serving in various roles such as Middle School Head, Assistant Head of Lower School, Academic Coordinator, Learning Strategist and fourth grade teacher. Prior to Stone Ridge, Nicole spent a number of years as a special education teacher at the elementary school level. Nicole holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Rollins College and an M.A. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University.

The American Community School at Beirut is proud to welcome Thomas Cangiano as its next Head of School effective July 2021. Since 2018 Thomas has served as the Head of School for GEMS World Academy in Chicago, IL.  Prior to his headship at GEMS, Thomas served as President of the American College of Sofia in Bulgaria and then President of Shady Side Academy in Pennsylvania. Thomas holds a lifelong passion for history and literature and earned his B.A. in American Literature from Middlebury College, an M.A.T. in English from Tufts University and both an M.A. and M.Phil. in History from Columbia University.

Holderness is excited to announce John McVeigh as its next Head of School beginning summer 2022. John leaves Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he holds an 18-year tenure serving as Dean of Faculty, Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Director of College Counseling, Science, Math and Oratory classroom teacher, advisor, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and most recently Associate Head of School for Faculty Affairs and Dean of Faculty. John consistently uses the present to prepare for the school’s future success, leading teams through changes such as transforming a residential boarding school to being fully remote, planning and implementing multi-year monetary campaigns to raise funds for school-wide contributions, and cultivating programs to enhance inclusive, responsive instruction through professional development.  He holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Merrimack College and a M.S. in Environmental Management from Duke University.

Fairfield Country Day is happy to welcome Paul Mountcastle as its next Director of Development. Since 2017, Paul has served as the Director of Development at Derby Academy in Highham, Massachusetts. Previously, he held a six-year tenure as Director of Annual Giving, then Major Gifts Officer at Dexter Southfield in Brookline, Massachusetts. Paul has over 20 years of experience in academic environments, including roles as a teacher, academic advisor, coach, and mentor, which developed into an expertise in Annual Giving, Major Gifts, and campaign and event planning. At the start of his academic endeavors, Paul taught English at several high schools, stemming from his B.A. in English with a minor in Economics from Hamilton College.

George School will welcome Jaime Abramov as their new Director of Development this summer. Previously Jaime was the Vice President for Advancement at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ. Jaime began her career at the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation in 2001, first as a Program Officer before moving into the role of Development Officer. From 2005 to 2014, Jaime served Princeton University as their Associate Director of Capital Giving. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from New York University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Blair Parker will be the next Upper School Head at Friends Seminary, in New York, NY, starting July 2021. Since 2013, Blair has been with Riverdale Country School in Bronx, NY, serving in a number of roles including, Assistant Head of Upper School, Interim Director of Financial Aid, Dean of Students and history faculty. Before Riverdale, Blair spent seven years at the National Cathedral School as a social sciences teacher and Junior Class Dean and then a two year stint at Emma Willard School in the history and computer science departments. Blair earned her B.A. in History from University of Virginia and holds a M.A. in Private School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.

ACS is proud to announce Emily Sargent-Beasley as its next President, effective summer 2022. Since 2016 she has served as Head of Pudong Campus of the Shanghai American School, the longest standing international school in China. Previously she held a six-year tenure at Walworth Barbour American International School in Tel Aviv, Israel, serving respectively as Middle School Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning and Assistant Superintendent. The child of international educators, she grew up attending schools in Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia and India, followed by a professional career in India, Israel and China. As an experienced school administrator, Emily has successfully tackled wide-ranging changes, opportunities and challenges, from strategic plan implementation and accreditation processes to campus expansions, curriculum re-design and health crisis management during the current pandemic. She holds a B.A in Geography from George Mason University, an M.A in Education from James Madison University, a PhD in Literacy from the Curry School of Education at University of Virginia, and is a current Doctoral candidate in International Leadership at the University of San Diego.

The Spence School is excited to welcome Felicia Wilks as its next Head of School beginning July 2022. Felicia most recently served as the Assistant Head of School and the Upper School Director at Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Lakeside, Felicia was Head of Upper School at Garrison Forest School, in Owings Mills, MD. Felicia’s work in diversity and inclusion for students and faculty has been recognized nationally. She, herself, graduated from the all-girls Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore and strongly believes in the mission of single-sex education for girls and women. Felicia holds a B.A from Columbia College in African American Studies as well as a M.A in writing from Johns Hopkins University, and received her Certificate in Educational Leadership for Independent Schools in 2020.

Haverford is excited to announce Tyler Casertano as their 10th Head of School. Tylor leaves St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., where he holds a nine-year tenure serving as Teacher and Coach, Assistant Director of Upper School Admissions, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and most recently Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategy. Tyler grew up on two boarding school campuses: The Loomis Chaffee School and Millbrook School. Tyler attended Loomis Chaffee, where he graduated cum laude, played soccer, hockey, and lacrosse, and received the school’s major graduation award, before attending Yale College, where he majored in history and played lacrosse. Tyler also holds a master’s degree in Private School Leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Cynthia has been selected as Governor's Academy's next Chief Financial Officer. Cynthia will transition from St. John's Preparatory School (MA) where she has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for ten years. Previously she served as CFO at North Hill Ventures. Cynthia has also held several Senior Manager and Auditor roles respectively at Ernst & Young, LLP, University of Virginia, and Capital One Financial Cooperation. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Boston College Carroll School of Management.

Collegiate School is thrilled to welcome Dr. Theresa Foy as their new Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective this summer. Dr. Foy leaves Buckley Country Day School on Long Island,  where she has served in this same role for nearly seven years. Prior to her tenure there, Dr. Foy served for 13 years in several leadership roles for Cablevision Systems Corporation. She has vast experience in financial planning, business strategy, business development and start-ups, and fiscal analysis. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, and a B.S. in Accounting from Providence College. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of New York.

Fessenden School will welcome John in July 2022 as their next Chief Financial Officer. John will leave Putnam Investments, LLC in Boston after ten years where he has held roles respectively as Senior Financial Analyst for Digital Technology, Manager for Digital Technology, and Senior Manager for Digital Technology. Previously he served as Budget Manager and Senior Financial Analyst at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. John has also held several Senior Financial Analyst roles throughout Boston and Tennessee and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond.

The French American International School will welcome Diego Zaragoza Tejas this summer as their Assistant Head of School. Diego leaves The American School Foundation in Mexico City where he holds an impressive tenure.  Currently serving as Director of Academic Affairs, he began at ASF in 2006 as a Summer Youth Camp Coordinator.  He continued on to hold positions including Fourth Grade Teacher, Dean of Students, Academic Dean, and Head of Lower School. He began his career as an English Language Instructor at Mirae Junior English Academy in South Korea. Diego holds a B.A. in Latin American Studies from UCLA, an M.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies from SUNY Buffalo, and a certificate of Instructional School Leadership from The Principal's Training Center in London.

Renata Williams has been selected as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mercersburg Academy for July 2021. Renata is an experienced education administrator with over ten years of experience in student development, enrollment management, and student advocacy. Since 2016, Renata has been with Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA serving as Assistant Dean of Engagement and Inclusion, and Director of Intercultural Affairs & Inclusive Programming. Renata has also spent time working at other Higher Education institutions, such as Russell Sage College, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, and Manhattan College, serving in similar student advocacy and admission roles. Renata holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Hartwick College, an M.A. in Counseling from Manhattan College, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from The Sage Colleges.

The Diocese of Knoxville and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga are excited to welcome Kyle Schmitt this July as the next President for NDHS. Kyle has extensive experience in education and was most recently the principal of St. Francis de Sales School in Lake Zurich, Ill., a position he held from 2017-2021. He has also held numerous roles in independent schools including Middle School Teacher, Coach, and Math Department Chair at Bullis School (MD), Technology Coordinator and Debate Coach at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (IL), Assistant Principal at Most Blessed Trinity Academy (IL) and also served as Entrepreneur and Independent Contractor for various independent business ventures. Kyle received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and philosophy from the University of Chicago in 2009. He also holds two master’s degrees in education and has an educational specialist's degree in administration.

The Bush School in Seattle, WA has hired Matt Lai as the next Upper School Director starting July 2021. Matt will be moving on from Avenues: The World School, where he has served as Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. Prior to Avenues, Matt spent a number of years at Woodside Priory School. During his tenure at Woodside, Matt served as Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Dean of Students, Dean of Residential Life, and as a Teacher, Advisor, and coach. Matt was a presenter at the 2021 NAIS Annual Conference, presenting on issues of inclusion and reducing bias in hiring. Matt earned his B.A. in Science and M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University and holds a J.S. from Columbia University School of Law.

Salesianum School is proud to have named Thomas Kardish as its new President, effective Summer 2021. Tom comes to the school after spending the past six years as President of Villa Joseph Marie High School, an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school in Holland, Pennsylvania. Before his tenure at Villa Joseph Marie, Tom had a 30-year business career, working in global sales and marketing for multinational pharmaceutical companies, and running his own building products company. Tom earned his B.A. from Harvard University, an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. at New York University.

The Wyndcroft School is proud to announce Dr. Tekakwitha Pernambuco-Wise as its next Head of School beginning July 2021. Tekakwitha is an accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in the educational administration, teaching, and counseling fields. Most recently, she served as the Head of School at the Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay, CA. Prior to her headship at Sea Crest, Tekakwitha served as Middle School Head at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in CA and then Upper School Head at San Domenico Catholic School in CA. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy from Brown University, an M.A. in Education from the University of Toronto, and her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Kristin Watts will be the next Head of The Bright School, starting Summer 2021.  Kristin most recently served as director of St. Anne's Day School and Enrichment Programs in Atlanta. She also served as director of admissions at Trinity School in Atlanta for 11 years and previously held posts at University Lake School in Hartland, Wisconsin, and Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She earned her B.A. in Spanish literature at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and her M.A. in human resource management at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.

St. Catherine’s is pleased to announce Tish Lyte Canady as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion starting on July 1, 2021.  She most recently served as the Associate Dean and Director of Diversity and Access at The College of William & Mary and prior to that role, Tish explored the other side of college admissions as Associate Director of College Counseling at Cape Henry Collegiate, a PK-Grade 12 coed school in Virginia Beach. Other roles Tish has held are Senior Assistant Dean and Director of Multicultural Recruitment at William & Mary and Assistant Director of Multicultural Recruitment at Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ohio. Tish holds a with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising and a M.S. in Human Development and Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education from Murray State University in Kentucky.

St. Catherine's is thrilled to announce a familiar face, Cindy L. Trask, as the School's 12th Head of School effective July 1, 2021. Cindy is a former St. Catherine's Science Department Chair and joins St. Catherine's from her role as the Director of Upper School at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. Cindy began her career in education at St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont teaching AP Biology and Chemistry and then promoted to Science Department Chair.  After St. Jonsbury, Cindy moved to Richmond and taught Biology and Chemistry at Collegiate School for two years before joining St. Catherine’s in 2008. She graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with a B.S. in Biology and Mathematics and earned a B.Ed. in Secondary Science from St. Mary’s University in Canada and a M.Ed. from University of Richmond.

Art Hall has been named the next Head of School at Lakehill Preparatory School and will begin his tenure on July 1, 2021.  Art joins Lakehill from his role as Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School at Tower Hill in Wilmington, Delaware. His journey in independent schools began as a computer specialist at Harvard-Westlake School and after this he moved to Dallas to serve in various roles at Greenhill School, including teaching computer science and history classes, coaching girls’ varsity basketball, as Upper School Dean, and concluding with his role as Director of Equity and Inclusion and Global Programs. After Greenhill, Art was with Friends’ Central School in Philadelphia, PA where he served as Upper School Principal. Art holds two B.A. degrees in political science and history from UCLA and earned a Master’s in Education from Southern Methodist University.

Brookwood School to pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Bartlett as Brookwood’s sixth Head of School, effective August 2, 2021. Jon began his journey as an independent school educator at Brookwood School as an 8th grade Social Studies teacher from 1996 to 1999. Jon most recently has been the Head of School at St. Andrew’s Pangbourne School in the UK, where he played an instrumental role in driving enrollment, while also leading several fundraising efforts to strengthen the school’s facilities. Prior to St. Andrew's, Jon served as Head of School at Moor Park School, also in the UK. Jon holds a B.S. in Physical Education and Geography from Brunel University, London.

Noah Reinhardt has been appointed the new Head of School at Blue School, a PreK-8th Grade school in Lower Manhattan and will start the position on July 1, 2021. Since 2008, Noah has been at the Packer Collegiate Institute serving as the Middle School Head and more recently in the role as Assistant Head of School. Noah has also dedicated many years to the Admissions space, both at Packer Collegiate, as well as Director of Enrollment at The School at Columbia University. Noah holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and a M.A. in Private School Leadership from The Klingenstein Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.

Jared Rashford has been named the new Head of School of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School starting June 2021. Jared has been with St. Louis Priory School, a Catholic school for boys in St. Louis, Mo, since 2013. During his tenure, Jared held a number of titles from Dean of Academics, Principal, to Assistant Headmaster. Jared also spent three years at Winchester Thurston School as the Science department chair and a subject area that he spent over a decade teaching in public schools as part of Talented and Gifted programs. Jared holds a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from Georgia State University. He also earned B.A. in Biology and Spanish from Duke University and a M.Ed. from Wake Forest.

The Allendale Columbia School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Glen Pinder as its 18th head of school, effective July 1. Glen previously served as executive director/head of school at Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey. Prior to this headship, Glen acted as principal of the Harlem Children’s Academy in New York City, where he helped move the school from an F to A rating. Glen holds a B.A. in political science from Morehouse College in Atlanta, M.Ed. from the College of New Jersey, and Ph.D in K-12 administration and policy from Seton Hall University.

Terrence (Terry) Tyrrell has been named as the school's first official President of Catholic Central High School, effective July 1, 2021. Terry has spent the past three decades in Catholic education. For the past 18 years, Terry served as an educational leader in Jesuit institutions including his role as principal at St. Xavier High School and assistant principal for student services and director of student activities at Saint Ignatius College Prep. Terry holds a B.A. in English and History from Wake Forest University and an M.Ed. and A.B.D. in Educational Administration from Loyola University Chicago.

Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA is thrilled to announce Sam Laganá as the next President beginning July 2021. Sam has spent the past 20 years at Pepperdine University as the Associate Vice Chancellor. During his tenure, Sam was responsible for defining, building and executing major gift efforts, as well as the estate and gift planning initiative with Alumni, Parents, Friends and Organizations to benefit a wide scope of programming at the University. Sam has also dedicated much of his career to athletics, leading fundraising initiatives, managing public relations for Associates of Volleyball Professionals and being the announcer and emcee for major sporting events and galas including the NFL Los Angeles Rams. Sam earned his B.A. in Image Management/Public Relations from Loyola Marymount University and holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis is pleased to announce Dr. Daniel Zepp as the school’s next president, starting July 1, 2021. With more than 14 years of teaching, advising, and counseling students, Daniel has a strong vision for Catholic, liberal arts education. Most recently, Daniel has served as the Interim President of Resurrection College Prep High School, an all-girls, Lasallian Catholic school in Chicago. Prior to this, Daniel had a tenure at St. Petersburg Catholic High School where he served as President and Director of Advancement. Daniel received his B.S. in management, M.A. in pastoral ministry, and Ph.D. in higher education from Boston College, where he also received a full football scholarship.

Hockaday School in Dallas, TX, is pleased to welcome Amy Wintermeyer as the school’s next Assistant Head of School for Student Experience. Amy has been with the Athenian School since 2008, serving in a range of roles from Upper School Head, Co-Director of College Counseling, Dorm Head and Learning Plan Coordinator. In her role as Upper School Head, Amy successfully transitioned Upper School to distance learning in COVID-19, which included teacher training, adjusting schedules, and communicating with parents. Before Athenian, Amy four years at the Archer School for Girls, acting as Director of College Guidance, Associate Director and 12^th Grade Dean. Amy earned her B.A. in French from Wellesley College and her Ed.M. in School Leadership from Harvard University.

José Leonor is pleased to join the Bush School, in Seattle, WA, as the next Middle School Director starting July 2021. José arrives at Bush from the Thaden School where he has served as the Founding Director of Middle School, Associate Head of School, teacher, and advisor since 2016. In this founding role, José was a key contributor to the development of the school’s mission, educational philosophy, and academic program. Prior to Thaden, José worked at The Bishop’s School as a Grade-level Sponsor, teacher and advisor and before Bishop, José worked at Pacific Ridge School and Horace Man School, the latter being his alma mater. José is a Prep for Prep alumni and earned his B.A. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and his M.A. in Organization and Leadership in Education from Columbia University, Teachers College.

Breck School, in Golden Valley, MN, is thrilled to announce Dr. Troy Baker as the next Upper School Director, starting July 2021. With over 18 years of experience in education, Troy brings a wealth of knowledge to the Breck Upper School. Troy comes to Breck from Pace Academy, where he served as Athletic Director and most recently as Director of Student Life for grades K-12. In his role as Director of Student Life, Troy partnered with the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer to implement Pace Academy’s Racial Equity Action Plan. Prior to Pace, Troy served as Director of Athletics at Lausanne Collegiate School and at Jonesboro High School. Troy earned his B.S. in Education from Wright State University, M.A.T. in Secondary English from Brown University, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University.

Durham Nativity School in Durham, NC, is excited to announce Vince B. Vincent as the fourth Head of School, effective July 2021. Vince joins the Durham Nativity School community from The Woodhall School, an all-boys boarding school in Bethlehem, CT, where he began as Dean of Students in 2016 and most recently served as Associate Head of School. Prior to Woodhall, Vince worked at various other independent schools from Millbrook School, to the School of Creative and Performing Arts, to Oakwood Friends School. Vince is a former professional opera singer who has traveled the world, performing in front of thousands, and he brings this high energy and engaging spirit to his leadership practice. Vince holds a B.A. in Music from Vassar College and a M.A. in Music from Yale University.

Nicole Cook has been selected as the next Director of High School Counseling and University Counseling at Seoul Foreign School, starting August 2021. Nicole is the founder of Educational Horizons, an educational consulting service she started in 2014. Prior to founding Educational Horizons, Nicole served as the Head of College Counseling and Upper School Counselor at Atlanta International School, College Counseling Coordinator at Phillips Academy Summer Session, Associate Dean of College Guidance at the Darlington School and an Admissions Counselor at Vanderbilt University. Nicole holds a B.A. in English and Communication Studies from Vanderbilt University, a M.A. and an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College, and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personal Services from the University of Georgia.

Buckley School, in Sherman Oaks, CA, is thrilled to announce Erwin Wong as the new Director of Enrollment Management. Erwin comes to Buckley with over twenty years of experience in admissions and advancement work. Most recently, Erwin served as Director of Admissions, Enrollment, and Financial Aid at Convent & Stuart Hall: School of the Sacred Heart. Prior to this position, Erwin acted as Manager of Institutional Advancement at Damien Memorial School and before this role Erwin served as Director of Admission and Community Relations at Calvary Christian School. Erwin holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from University of California, Irvine and a M.A. in Public Administration from University of Southern California.

Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, KY, announced Kelly Lanza as the next High School Principal beginning July, 2021. Kelly has a 22-year career almost entirely in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Kelly most recently served as Principal of St. Marin de Porres School and prior to that at West Catholic Preparatory High School, both in Philadelphia. In addition, Kelly previously served at Cardinal O’Hara High School as Assistant Principal for Student Affairs and Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. Kelly holds a B.A. in English and Education from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Cabrini University.

Westminster School is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine White as the school’s ninth Head of School effective July 1, 2021. Elaine departs from the Governor’s Academy, a school she has been with since 1988. During her notable tenue, Elaine held a range of leadership positions, from Chair of the English Department, Academic Dean, Interim Director of Advancement, to her most recent role as Assistant Head of School. Before Governor’s, Elaine served two years at Wilbraham and Monson Academy as an English teacher, coach, dorm parent and advisor. Elaine earned her B.A. in English at Bates College and an M.A. in English literature from Middlebury College.

Richard “Ricky” Lapidus has been selected as the next Upper School Head at Head-Royce School in Oakland, CA, effective summer 2021. Since 2006, Ricky has been a Faculty Dean, department chair, teacher, and advisor at Riverdale Country School. In his role as Faculty Dean, Ricky oversaw the curriculum for the Middle and Upper school and worked to recruit, interview, and hire faculty in all academic departments. Before coming to Riverdale, Ricky spent three years teaching English at William Penn Charter School and three years teaching at the Berkshire School. During the summers, Ricky has taught at the Taft Summer School and KIPP Academy and has taught courses in the master’s to School Leadership program at the University of Pennsylvania. Ricky earned his A.B. from Princeton, his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Montana, and his M.S.Ed. in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.

Head-Royce School, in Oakland, CA, is thrilled to announce Daniel “Danny” Scuderi as the next Middle School Head, starting July 2021. Danny has been the Director of Lower School at Marin Horizon School, where he oversaw Preschool through 3^rd grade, served on the Board Diversity Committee and was Head of the Strategic Plan Marketing Committee. Prior to Marin, Danny taught at Stuart Hall for Boys for three years. Danny is a NAIS presenter and in 2016 was invited by First Lady Michelle Obama to design and lead a self-advocacy and character-building workshop for historically underrepresented college students at the White House. Danny received his B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, his M.A. in Literature from San Francisco State University, and his M.A. in Educational Leadership from University of the Pacific.

Ursuline Academy in New Orleans is excited to announce Dr. Karen Jakuback as the next Academy President. Since 2018, Karen has been Director of Development for Teach for America in Baton Rouge, LA. In addition to this senior role, Karen has worked as a consultant for Mission Leadership Services, LLC, providing professional development services and coaching to new teachers and administrators. Karen’s other positions include Principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, a position she held from 1999-2016. Prior this this, Karen served as Assistant Principal from 1991-1999. Karen holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Dallas, a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Louisiana State University and a Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Management and Policy from Seton Hall University.

Angela Steinmann has been selected as the Primary School Principal of the International School of Zug and Luzern, effective Summer 2021. Angela comes from the Western Academy of Beijing, where she has been the Elementary School Principal, running the educational program from Grades EY3 through to Grade 5. Prior to working in China, Angela served as the Primary School Principal at the Istanbul International Community School, and Primary Years Program Coordinator at Munich International School in Germany. Angela earned her Diploma of Teaching from Brisbane College in Australia, her Post Graduate Degree in Applied Linguistics from Griffith University in Australia and her Masters of International Education from University of Bath in the U.K.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, in Philadelphia, PA is thrilled to announce John Marinacci as the 33rd president of the school, effective July 1, 2021. John has been Principal at Loyola Blakefield since 2014. Prior to this, John served as an English teacher and coach at Fordham Preparatory School and Boys’ Latin School. Prior to these positions, John spent nine years as a teacher, coach and Dean of Students at St. Paul’s School in Maryland.  John earned his B.A. in English and Writing from Loyola University Maryland and completed his M.A. in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University. He also holds a certificate program in Diversity and Inclusion through Cornell University.

James Fyke has been selected as the next President of La Salle College High School, effective late June 2021. James has been a member of the faculty and administration of La Salle College High School since 2001. His roles include Dean of Students, Science teacher and Director/Principal of the school’s Saint Katharine Drexel Program, where he led a coeducational prep program to 7^th and 8^th grade students of diversity in the city of Philadelphia. James holds a B.A. and M.A. from Arcadia University and a M.A. in Education from Saint Joseph’s University.

Morristown-Beard School proudly announces Liz Morrison as their next Head of School, effective July 2021. Liz will be MSB's first woman to serve as Head of School since the merger of Morristown and Beard in 1971! Liz comes to MBS from Antilles School, an independent, coeducational college preparatory school in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, where she has served as Head of School since 2016. She brings more than three decades of experience in independent school education, having served as Assistant Head of School at the Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY before joining Antilles School. A graduate of The Bryn Mawr School, Liz holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania

GPS is thrilled to announce Megan Cover as their 10th Head of School, effective summer 2021. Megan leaves behind an impressive 20 year tenure at Tower Hill School in Delaware where she held roles respectively as Teacher, Department Chair, Assistant Upper School Head, and most recently Head of Upper School since 2017. While at Tower Hill, she has been instrumental in launching signature programs, enhancing the experience of rising ninth-graders through summer programs, and facilitating improvements to service learning, environmental initiatives, and social justice and wellness programs for Upper School students. Megan has also been a Teacher at Montgomery School (PA) and Wyndcroft School (PA).  A graduate of Agnes Irwin school, Megan holds a BA from Denison University, an MA in Spanish from West Chester University, and an MA in French from Middlebury College.

Saint Thomas Choir School is proud to announce Chris Seeley as their 14th Head of School effective summer 2021. Chris will join Saint Thomas after completing his eighth year serving as Assistant Head of School and Director of Academics at Church Farm School in Exton, PA. Prior to Church Farm, Chris served in multiple leadership roles at Trevor Day School from 2007-2013, including Head of the Upper School and Assistant Head of School for Strategic Initiatives. Knowledgeable and well-regarded in independent school networks nationally, Chris is a member of the Executive Committee of The Association of Boarding Schools, a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference Steering Committee of The National Association of Episcopal Schools, and a recipient of the NAIS Aspiring Heads Fellowship. A graduate of Groton School, Chris holds a A.B. from Bowdoin College and he is a 2007 graduate of Teachers College, Klingenstein Institute, where he earned a master’s degree in education with a concentration in private school leadership.