Ralph Wales came to Gordon in July 1994. Under his leadership, the school has strategically planned, implemented, and benefited from numerous initiatives, including increased enrollment and competitive faculty compensation plans. During his tenure the physical plant has also matured with the construction of new classrooms, computer labs, a new library, a fieldhouse, an athletic field, two playgrounds and a music studio. In addition the school’s endowment has grown significantly. Wales is committed to the ongoing development of an integrated multicultural curriculum and to building a racially diverse community of teachers and students.
Wales holds a B.A. in American History from Harvard, and a Masters in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Ralph presently sits on the Board of Trustees at
the Park School in Brookline, Massachussetts, and
Community Preparatory School in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as Treasurer for the
Independent School Association of Rhode Island and is a director on the Board of the
Association of Independent Schools of New England. He is the father of three girls and resides in Providence, Rhode Island.
Head of School Ralph Wales is actively involved in the everyday work of Gordon’s students. Parents get to know Ralph informally, at school events and in the hallways, but they should also feel free to schedule a one-on-one appointment with him at any time through the Assistant to the Head, Clare Blackmer.