Board of Trustees

At University Liggett School, our Board of Trustees serves as a cornerstone of our institution's governance, overseeing the school's strategic vision, financial sustainability, and long-term vitality. Comprising a diverse group of accomplished individuals, the board's commitment to educational excellence and its fiduciary responsibilities ensure that ULS remains a thriving and innovative independent school dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Dr. Richard Berri ‘92

Doug Blatt

Richard P. Dahling ’77

Lore Moran Dodge ‘68

Paul Duhaime

Dr. Sonia Eden ‘92

Dr. Kristen Feemster-Kim ‘91

Calvin Ford ‘02

Carla Haladjian

Jody Ingle

 

 

Maureen Juip

Gretchen Knoell, Treasurer

Rick Leonard

Aaron Montgomery ‘96

David A. Nicholson, President

Nicholas Noecker ‘85

Rebecca D’Arcy O’Reilly ’96, Vice President

Raymond Pitera

Joan Primo ‘77

 

BB Friedberg Reis ‘69

Joe Schmitt

Savarior Service

Tom Sheppard, ex officio

Tony Smith, Secretary

John W. Stroh III ‘78

Cynthia Ford, Honorary Trustee

Ruth R. Glancy, Honorary Trustee

William W. Shelden, Jr.,  Honorary Trustee

 

 

School Leadership Team

Our team of seasoned professionals brings together diverse expertise, a passion for nurturing young minds, and a commitment to upholding our school's values. Together, we work tirelessly to ensure a vibrant and supportive learning environment for every student on their journey to academic and personal growth. The Leadership Team at University Liggett School is a group of visionary educators and experienced professionals dedicated to steering our institution toward academic excellence while nurturing the comprehensive growth of every student.
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Tom Sheppard
Head of School

tsheppard@uls.org

Kelley Hamilton
Associate Head of School and Chief Operating Officer

khamilton@uls.org

Peggy Dettlinger
Assistant Head of School and Head of Lower School

pdettlinger@uls.org

Shernaz Minwalla
Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School

sminwalla@uls.org

Paul Rossi
Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School

prossi@uls.org

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Leython Williams
Assistant Head of School for Athletics and Ancillary Programs 

lwilliams@uls.org

Anca Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer 

amitchell@uls.org

Cressie Boggs 
Director of Development and Alumni Relations

cboggs@uls.org

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Michelle Cureton 
Director of Community Engagement and Belonging

mcureton@uls.org

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Nick Dumas
Director of Information Technology

ndumas@uls.org

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Frank Mourtos
Director of Operations and Safety

fmourtos@uls.org

Stephanie Sikora
Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing

ssikora@uls.org

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Adam Hellebuyck
Dean of Curriculum and Assessment 

ahellebuyck@uls.org

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Mike Medvinsky
Dean of Pedagogy and Innovation 

mmedvinsky@uls.org

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Maureen Solak
Executive Assistant to the Head of School

msolak@uls.org