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Our Leadership

Strong leadership shapes strong schools. At Davidson Day, our senior administrative team and Board of Trustees serve as thoughtful stewards of our mission, ensuring that every decision reflects our commitment to excellence, integrity, and the success of our students. Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in every classroom, program, and opportunity we provide. With a clear focus on the future, they thoughtfully guide the school while honoring the values and traditions that define us.

Our leaders bring diverse professional expertise and perspectives, guiding Davidson Day with both innovation and care. They model the very core values we seek to instill in our students—approaching challenges with courage, taking ownership of the school’s future, demonstrating resilience in a changing world, and leading with empathy for our community. Through their dedication and vision, Davidson Day continues to be a place where students are prepared not only for academic success, but for lives of meaning and impact.

Andrew Bishop

Head of School

Trent Brown

Director of Enrollment Management

Susan Cangianelli

Director of Human Resources

Megan Gray

Chief of Staff

Andrew Griffith

Head of Middle & Upper School

Tia Hill

Director of College Counseling

Chuck LaRusso

Director of Learning Services

Liz McAlister

Head of Lower School

Jeremy Randazza

Director of Facilities

Chris Turner

Director of Athletics

Board of Trustees

The Davidson Day Board of Trustees is a volunteer group of parents, alumni, and community members who govern the school on behalf of its mission. Acting collectively, the Board provides fiduciary oversight, strategic guidance, and long-term stewardship in partnership with the Head of School.

Pictured from left to right: back row: Lara Marion, Mike Sass, Sarah Dodd, Brian Tierney, Omar Caldwell, Madhi Ajjan, Paul Thompson, Whitney Feld, Ella-Marie Smith; front row: Mike McMahon, Melissa Nelson Tate, Andrew Bishop, Brandon Schlesinger, Megan Allison; not pictured: Michelle Moore and Meggan Bushee

Executive Committee

Paul Thompson, Chair

Whitney Feld, Vice Chair

Melissa Nelson Tate, Immediate Past Chair

Meggan Bushee-Shapiro, Secretary & Governance Committee Chair

Mike Sass, Treasurer & Finance & Capital Allocation Committee Chair

Board Membership

Mahdi Ajjan

Megan Allison

Marcellus Caldwell '11

Sarah Dodd

Lara Marion

Michelle Moore

Brandon Schlesinger

Ella-Marie Smith

Brian Tierney