

Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence
within a caring and supportive community emphasizing
character, leadership, and service.

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.
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Canterbury is currently engaged in developing a new strategic
plan to guide the school into its next chapter. Building on the
momentum of the 2020 Strategic Plan, this process is again
centered on broad community input, careful research, and
alignment with the school’s mission and values.
The previous plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in
October 2020, emerged from more than a year of collaboration
that included constituency surveys, seven task forces, and deep engagement across the Canterbury community. Many of its goals
and action steps have been successfully implemented, and the
current planning effort seeks to build on that foundation with
a renewed focus on growth, innovation, and excellence.
This forward-looking work reflects the steady leadership of
Head of School Rick Kirschner, who is now in his tenth year,
the longest-serving head in Canterbury’s history, and
continues to champion a culture of joy, excellence,
and connection.
Board of Trustees 2025-2026
Mike Damiani, Chair
Dominic Cameratta, Vice Chair
Gloria Caesar, Treasurer
Wendy Crate, Secretary
Dominic Cameratta, Vice Chair
Gloria Caesar, Treasurer
Wendy Crate, Secretary
Kellie Burns-Garvey
Michael Dean
Arie Dosoretz ’00
Deb Esayian
Chauncey Goss '84, Trustee Emeritus
Charles Idelson, Trustee Emeritus
Lynn Kirby
Rick Kirschner, Ex-officio, Head of School
Judy Langley
Lee Levison
Brian Lucas ’92
David Lucas, Trustee Emeritus
Robert Moro
Sarah Owen
Chauncey Goss '84, Trustee Emeritus
Charles Idelson, Trustee Emeritus
Lynn Kirby
Rick Kirschner, Ex-officio, Head of School
Judy Langley
Lee Levison
Brian Lucas ’92
David Lucas, Trustee Emeritus
Robert Moro
Sarah Owen
Rishi Patel
Stephen Pezzi
Trey Ward ’91
Stephen Pezzi
Trey Ward ’91
Honorary Life Members
Albert Frierson
James F. Garner
Chauncey Goss ’84
Susan T. Hamilton Mahan
Charles Idelson
David Lucas
Robert Taylor
Representatives
Matt Hanson, Fathers Club Representative
Felicia Noland, Mothers Club Representative
Jonathan Spellman '05, Alumni Board President
