Head of School transition
above: Meredith deChabert will be Gordon's next Head of School. Learn more about Meredith at www.gordonschool.org/meredith
What's next?
Spring 2025
Meredith will join Gordon faculty and staff for professional development.
Summer to fall 2025
Meredith becomes Gordon's next Head of School!
Stay tuned for information about a welcome gathering and ways you can help Meredith and István (and their cats, Sunny and Rhubarb!) get to know the Ocean State!
The process so far
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
Gordon shared the news that Noni Thomas López, Gordon's Head of School since 2018, had accepted a position as the Head of School at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn, beginning in July, 2025.
Gordon shared the news that Noni Thomas López, Gordon's Head of School since 2018, had accepted a position as the Head of School at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn, beginning in July, 2025.
Dr. Thomas López shared a letter with the community
Board Chair Damian Ewens also shared a letter
Thursday, February 8th
It was announced that Gordon had engaged Carney, Sandoe and Associates to help lead the search.
Wednesday, February 22nd
The search committee roster, with a mix of trustees, administrators and faculty, was shared with faculty and staff.
A survey was posted online to gather input from parents and caregivers, faculty and staff.
Monday, February 26th and Tuesday, February 27th
Ben Bolte and Heather Flewelling of Carney Sandoe and Associates came to campus for two days of visits. This visit, and the results of their survey of the community, were used to create an in-depth opportunity statement that was shared with candidates across the country.
An April 2nd update explained...
The committee will be inviting a finalist pool to visit our campus, likely in late April and May. These visits will include opportunities, formal and informal, for all constituencies to connect with candidates and meet the person who will be Gordon’s next Head of School. All of this will put us on track to announce our decision before the end of the school year.
Early May
Gordon had three inspiring, thorough visits from candidates that saw dozens of community members thoughtfully participating in each open meeting.
Monday, May 20th
The Board of Trustees announced that Meredith deChabert would be Gordon's next Head of School. Learn more about Meredith at www.gordonschool.org/meredith
The Board of Trustees announced that Meredith deChabert would be Gordon's next Head of School. Learn more about Meredith at www.gordonschool.org/meredith
Thursday, August 15th
The transition committee introduced themselves to the community with this letter, laying out an outline for the year ahead.
Friday, October 18th
The Head of School transition committee hosted a conversation about the transition process with parents.
Friday, November 1st
Meredith visited Providence and participated in the Early Childhood Open House. While she was here, she was able to share meals with alumni, the leadership team, and the GCA grade representatives.
January 24th to January 27th, 2025
Meredith experienced Gordon's annual Beloved Community Day and met with school leadership.
February 12th
Noni shared that the timeline for her departure from Gordon had moved up, and that she would no longer be Gordon's Head of School.
February 14th
Board Chair Damian Ewens detailed the plan for the leadership of the school in an email to parents and faculty
Meredith shared a message with faculty and staff
The transition committee
Nicole Archibald
Clare Blackmer
Damian Ewens
Rebecca Garfield
Geoff Griffin
Veronica Jutras
Ryan Mitchner
Alexandra O’Connor
Besenia Rodriguez, committee chair
Santana Sluss
The Head of School transition committee