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About Us
Mission + Vision
The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service.
Our Leadership & Vision
Canterbury School’s 60-year history is rooted in the leadership, generosity, and vision of those who came before us, donors, educators, volunteers, and community members who laid the foundation for the school we know today. Thanks to their dedication, Canterbury has grown into a highly respected institution, known for preparing students for success in college and life.
Since welcoming our first faculty member in 1964, Canterbury has remained steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence. Our exceptional educators have long nurtured each student’s unique potential, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth. They challenge, support, and celebrate the diverse learning journeys of our students every day.
Today, Canterbury’s mission, to inspire academic excellence, leadership, character, and service, is reflected in the meaningful contributions of our graduates across the globe. As we honor our legacy, we look ahead with purpose and optimism, shaping the next 60 years of learning, leadership, and impact.
Board of Trustees 2023-2024
Chair – Mike Damiani
Vice Chair – Dominic Cameratta
Treasurer – Gloria Caesar
Secretary – Wendy Crate
Vice Chair – Dominic Cameratta
Treasurer – Gloria Caesar
Secretary – Wendy Crate
Honorary Life Members
Albert Frierson
James F. Garner
Susan T. Hamilton Mahan
Charles Idelson
James F. Garner
Susan T. Hamilton Mahan
Charles Idelson
Robert Taylor
Board Members
Ed Bell
Kellie Burns-Garvey
Tom Burt, Fathers Club Representative
Sean Campbell
Michael Dean
Arie Dosoretz ’00
Chauncey Goss ’84
Charles Idelson, Trustee Emeritus
Lynn Kirby
Rick Kirschner, Ex-officio, Head of School
Judy Langley
Lee Levison
Brian Lucas ’92
David Lucas, Trustee Emeritus
Aditi Maheshwari
Lori May, Chair Emeritus
Robert Moro
Felicia Noland, Mothers Club Representative
Sarah Owen
Rishi Patel
Stephen Pezzi
BJ Rosinus ’01, Alumni Board President
Trey Ward ’91
2023-2024 School Administration
List of 5 members.
List of 5 members.
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
The Strategic Planning Committee spent more than a year developing the seven goals and associated action steps that make up the Strategic Plan for Canterbury School. This process included surveys of our constituencies, seven different task forces, and input from our consultant Rob Hershey of Hershey Leadership Consulting. Following a thoughtful review and discussion, Canterbury School's Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan in October 2020. Since then, steps are already underway to implement the goals and priorities laid out in this plan.
