NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL

Our new head of school, Amy Purcell Vorenberg, officially joined The Philadelphia School this summer. Her selection as Head of School marked the conclusion of a comprehensive national search by the school's Board of Trustees.

Amy brings a deep commitment to progressive education and has demonstrated success as a teacher, administrator, and leader in a progressive school.

Amy came to us from Shady Hill School, a progressive pre-K-8 school in Cambridge, MA, where she served as Lower School Head since 2000. She was also the school’s Director of Faculty Development and Curricular Programs. Prior to joining the Shady Hill staff in 1994 as a third grade teacher, Amy taught at the Atrium School in Watertown, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and holds a masters of science degree in early childhood education from Wheelock College.

We are delighted to welcome Amy; her husband, Tom; and their daughter, Ella, to The Philadelphia School community.

"I am enthusiastic about all aspects of The Philadelphia School--engaging students, dedicated faculty and staff members, caring parents, a committed Board of Trustees--all devoted to the work of a progressive learning community. I look forward to providing leadership as the school continues the important work of teaching and learning."-- Amy Purcell Vorenberg