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above: Meredith deChabert will be Gordon's next Head of School. Learn more about Meredith at www.gordonschool.org/meredith

Friday, October 18th

The Head of School transition committee will host a conversation about the transition process. Parents and caregivers are invited to a Coffee in the Commons after drop off on Friday the 18th.
 

Thursday, August 15th
 
The transition committee introduced themselves to the community with this letter, laying out an outline for the year ahead.
 
 
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
 
 

Early May

We had three inspiring, thorough visits from candidates that saw dozens of community members thoughtfully participating in each open meeting.
 

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.


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. 


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.


Thursday, February 8th

It was announced that Gordon had engaged Carney, Sandoe and Associates to help lead the search.
 

Wednesday, January 24th

Gordon shared the news that Dr. Noni Thomas López, Gordon's Head of School since 2018, has 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

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