Leadership

   Who We Are

Head of School


Dr. James Jordan

James is an eighteen-year veteran of independent school education and comes to us from St. John’s Episcopal School in Rancho Margarita, California.

Along the way, James earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees at the George Washington University.

James loves to learn, travel, and explore Nashville’s amazing restaurant scene.  He and his rescue cat, Biggles, continue to be avid soccer fans.

You will regularly see Dr. Jordan in front of the school assisting with drop off and pick up!

  • “I firmly believe that the purpose of education is to empower people to take control of their own destiny and to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Each of us has something meaningful to contribute to society, and it is a school leader’s responsibility to create or sustain environments in which people believe in themselves and the mission.”

    “In this age of personalization, the demands for a ‘custom experience’ are growing, but the need for inclusive, just environments is even greater. As such, I work hard to lead my colleagues in nurturing happy, healthy, and successful students, knowing that ‘success’ looks different for each individual.”

Board of Trustees and Advisors


Head of School

Dr. James Jordan

Executive Committee

Dave Goetz, Chair
Dr. Ellen Wright, Acting Chair
Mary Lea Bryant, Vice-Chair
Katherine Murrie, Secretary
Ed Burgess, Treasurer

Board Members

Gareth Aden

Lisa Aston

Robert Black

Allie Bohannon

Mary Lea Bryant

Wendy Buntin

Ed Burgess

Dave Goetz

Catherine Grace

Drew Holcomb

The Rev. Jody Howard, Bishop’s Representative

Richard Kennelly

Craig Laine

Rep. Harold Moses Love, Jr.

Amos Maley

Katherine Murrie

Robinson Regen

Dr. Bill Richie

Pam Veach Schmidt

Ketch Secor, Board Chair, Emeritus

Brooks Smith

The Reverend Dr. Molly Dale Smith

Kathryn Thompson

Dr. Ellen Wright, Board Chair, Emerita

Bishop John Bauerschmidt, ex officio

Dr. James Jordan, ex officio