Western Leadership Appointments

The Archdiocese of San Francisco serves 91 parishes and 10 missions, and represents three of the most diverse diocese in the entire United States. Its Department of Catholic Schools administers an exceptional Catholic education program to more than 70 schools.

Cedarwood Waldorf School is a pre-k through grade 8 independent school located 5 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, in the historic Lair Hill neighborhood. We use a uniquely contemporary expression of Waldorf education as the framework for our curriculum. Our school culture is rooted in strong parent volunteerism and maintains a commitment to fundraising; we believe in supporting the community beyond one’s own child. Cedarwood School brings Waldorf education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child.

The Center for Early Education, a socio-economically and culturally diverse independent school for children PK-6, strives to graduate students who are joyful, resilient, life-long learners.

The Lumen Christi Academies, which will launch in the fall of 2018, are expected to attract families and major foundations interested in a robust academic setting permeated with Catholic values. The schools were selected through a rigorous review of their strengths and resources; demographic data shows these schools are needed to make Catholic education accessible to families who desire it. Lumen Christi Academies will be led by a board approved by Bishop Barber, consisting of community leaders committed to Catholic education with diverse professional backgrounds. It will have its own dedicated management to guide its mission, collaborating with the existing Department of Catholic Schools.

Drew believes in teenagers – their ideas, their dreams, their opinions, and their potential. It has created a high school community that challenges the traditional definition of success and celebrates achievement one student at a time.

Founded in 1979, The French American International School (FAIS) is a preschool through grade eight independent school with an internationally-focused curriculum. With an enrollment of over 550 students FAIS is committed to academic excellence and to its position as the premier provider of international foreign language immersion education. Surrounded by Portland’s woods and wetlands, FAIS’ 15-acre campus boasts a Center for the Arts, a well-equipped library and multicultural center, cutting-edge science and computer labs, two gymnasiums, a music center, two art studios, a large commons area, a nature trail and outdoor classrooms.

Friends’ School is a supportive, dynamic community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Our students acquire a strong academic foundation while developing creative expression, social responsibility, and respect for diversity and the individual. We challenge students and teachers to reach their full potential as engaged, lifelong learners. This school is a special place, a place where children are known and honored, where they are encouraged to grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, creatively and physically, a place where integrated learning is at the forefront of our philosophy of education.

Founded as Pine Peace School in 1978, Gifft Hill School is St. John’s only high school and only Preschool-12th grade program. Gifft Hill enrolls 168 students and more than 60 %  receive tuition assistance. Our students engage in a challenging college-preparatory curriculum while benefiting from an economically and racially diverse population, beautiful scenery, and eco-friendly community that is our island home.

The Harker School is a private, coeducational school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and student achievements. Founded in 1893 and educating 2,000 students,  kindergarten through grade 12, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle and high school-aged children on its four San Jose campuses. Harker provides a challenging, balanced education and comprises the following cornerstones: students and families, teachers, curriculum and the learning environment, which includes inspiring facilities.

Jefferson Academy Charter School is a K-12 charter school located in Broomfield, Jefferson County, Colorado. The mission of Jefferson Academy is to help students attain their highest academic and character potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich educational program. Jefferson Academy envisions a community of parents, teachers, students and educational and business leaders working together to create a learning environment that engenders growth in character, academic achievement, and the love of learning, resulting in responsible, productive citizens.

 

The Northwest Association of Independent Schools is a nonprofit membership association that provides accreditation, professional development and support services to over 110 schools in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. NWAIS shapes the future of education by fostering transformative school leadership and advancing, energizing and sustaining regional independent schools.

Oxbow is a one-semester coeducational boarding school located in Napa, California. High school juniors and seniors can choose to attend in either the fall or spring semester. Visual arts and academic focus. Founded 1997. Opened in 1999. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city: San Francisco. Students reside in single-sex suites in two dormitories. The campus includes 15 buildings–studios, classrooms, residential and dining– located at the “oxbow” in the Napa River. Two campus gardens. Total enrollment is limited to 48 students per semester.

The guiding principle behind Presidio Knolls School is to nurture the infinite capabilities of young children. This approach allows children to investigate and create meaning through play, understand that all learning is connected, and experience every event as an opportunity to gain a new and exciting understanding of the world.

The guiding principle behind Presidio Knolls School is to nurture the infinite capabilities of young children. This approach allows children to investigate and create meaning through play, understand that all learning is connected, and experience every event as an opportunity to gain a new and exciting understanding of the world.

The guiding principle behind Presidio Knolls School is to nurture the infinite capabilities of young children. This approach allows children to investigate and create meaning through play, understand that all learning is connected, and experience every event as an opportunity to gain a new and exciting understanding of the world.

Sage Ridge School is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory private day school in Reno, Nevada.  Not only does Sage Ridge provide a diverse student body with world-class educational opportunities, it does so while living by the value pillars of respect, integrity, community, courage, and scholarship. The maximum class size is 18 with an average class size of 14. The student to teacher ratio is 1:9 and 20% of student body receive financial aid and scholarships.

 

San Domenico School is a K-12 day school with an international boarding program option for students in grades 9-12. Its 166-year history as California’s first independent school gives it strength in character that lasts through time. The school values a tradition of inquiry, respectful discourse, a striving toward peace and social justice, and an inspired sense of purpose and service.

At San Francisco Waldorf School, students discover a dynamic and challenging program grounded in the classics and engaged in the modern world. Students are energized by learning and become creative thinkers who can take on the complex questions of today’s interconnected world.

Seven Peaks School is a learning community of 240 students, PK-8, where academic excellence, healthy social development and artistic expression are nurtured by exceptional staff and engaged families. We graduate well-educated, compassionate students who feel valued for who they are, prepared to excel in their personal pursuits and committed to being socially responsible world citizens. Our teachers and staff know your children personally. We find a build on your child’s unique gifts and we work closely with families to maintain a partnership with open communication and mutual support. Every child, every day.

St. John’s Episcopal School is an independent, church-affiliated elementary school enrolling boys and girls in toddler two Preschool through Grade 8 located in Orange County about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Grounded in the rich history of diversity and excellence in Episcopal education, St. John’s fosters every child’s full intellectual, physical, and spiritual development. A nurturing learning environment and programs built on an ideal balance of tradition and innovation encourage our students to pursue lives of service and purpose.

Stevenson School is a PK-12 boarding and day school on two campuses (PK-8 and 9-12). Its aims are to prepare students for success at all ages, to foster a lifelong passion for learning, and to help them shape joyful lives.

Stevenson School is a PK-12 boarding and day school on two campuses (PK-8 and 9-12). Its aims are to prepare students for success at all ages, to foster a lifelong passion for learning, and to help them shape joyful lives.

Temecula Preparatory School is a California, public, non-profit, charter school which offers classes for K-12th grade. Its curriculum is “Virtue Centric” and based upon the four classical virtues articulated by Plato: Justice, Prudence, Temperance, and Fortitude. TPS utilizes the classical model of education which inspires students “how to think” versus “what to think.”

The University of San Francisco — a premier Jesuit university — is a reflection of the inclusive, inspirational, innovative city that surrounds it. It provide students from all backgrounds an education that is intensely personal and intellectually demanding.

Founded forty years ago by seven teachers who shared a passion for collaboration, University Preparatory Academy has grown to become a campus with over 500 students (grades 6-12) and more than 100 faculty and staff. Located in North Seattle, U Prep fosters an educational experience filled with opportunities to engage with the city as well as enjoy the peaceful setting of the Picardo P-Patch. Additionally, having Dahl Field adjoining the campus allows for classes, games, and practices right at your feet.

Founded forty years ago by seven teachers who shared a passion for collaboration, University Preparatory Academy has grown to become a campus with over 500 students (grades 6-12) and more than 100 faculty and staff. Located in North Seattle, U Prep fosters an educational experience filled with opportunities to engage with the city as well as enjoy the peaceful setting of the Picardo P-Patch. Additionally, having Dahl Field adjoining the campus allows for classes, games, and practices right at your feet.

Among elementary schools in Los Angeles, Westland School is widely known and respected as a pioneer in the teaching philosophy known as progressive education. The school serves students grade K-6 and provides an engaging and experiential curriculum.

Woodland School is an independent day school located just west of Stanford that offers a balanced approach to learning in a diverse and inclusive environment for approximately 275 students in early childhood through eighth grade. Woodland School is committed to bringing out the best in each child through a nurturing of both intellect and character. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.