Welcome from the Head of School
As I reflect on the legacy of leadership over the course of Country Day's history, I am in awe of the giants whose shoulders we stand on and benefit from today. Generations of educational, civic, and social leaders have guided our great school to make us one of the leading independent schools in the nation.
From our very first Board of Trustees, who had the vision to create the city's first independent school, to our International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, the first in North Carolina, Country Day has been leading the way. Other firsts, such as the Office of Diversity Planning, single-gender math classes in Middle School, and our International Studies program have served our students well in delivering our mission to develop the potential of every student.
Continuing that legacy, our current Board has approved both a Strategic Plan and a Master Facilities Plan that create a vision for taking Country Day to even greater heights. For every generation of Country Day students, committed teachers, administrators, parents, and trustees have delivered an academic experience that prepares them for success and purpose in a fast-changing world.
While nothing tells the Country Day story as effectively as a personal visit, our Web site will help you begin to discover what makes the Country Day experience so exceptional. As you read stories about our students and faculty living out our mission and values every day, I hope it becomes clear that we are preparing a diverse community of scholars who are ready to thrive as Country Day graduates. We are preparing the next generation of leaders and doers to be Country Day Ready.
Sincerely,
Mark Reed
Head of School
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Brian Wise
From the Head of School
2020-21 Board of Trustees
Officers:
Scott R. Stevens, Chair
David M. Benson '85, Vice Chair
Edison Cassels '87, Vice Chair
Dr. Ameesha P. Kansupada, Vice Chair
A. Wellford Tabor Sr., Vice Chair
Andrew W. Tate, Secretary-Treasurer
Members:
Dr. Adelle Anthony-Williams
Howard C. Bissell*
Dr. Lauren I. Browne
Christina N. Byron
George S. Dewey IV '90
Ronald E. Eliasek, Jr.
Samuel E. Farnham, Sr.
Alex D. Funderburg
Kenneth V. Garcia
Todd A. Gorelick '82
Shanon Jones
Dr. Tiffani M. Jones
J. Scott Mattei
Leigh F. Moran
Stanton D. McCullough
Mary Claudia Belk Pilon '92
Sally Cannon Saussy '67*
Stoney D. Sellars
R. Glenn Sherrill Jr. '89
Stephenson P. Shuford
Catherine S. Stempien
Dr. Lisa M. Toppin
Jennifer Ward
William H. Zimmern '95
Mark E. Reed (Ex-officio)
* Life trustee