Local Education Leader, Head of Dunn School, Appointed to Prestigious National Board

March 18, 2026 - 02:29

A prominent local educator is set to shape the national dialogue on independent schooling. The Head of Dunn School in Los Olivos has been appointed to a prestigious national board dedicated to the advancement of private education.

This appointment places a leader from the Santa Ynez Valley at the heart of conversations determining the future trajectory of independent schools across the country. The board is renowned for its role in establishing standards, fostering innovation, and addressing the evolving challenges within the private education sector.

The selection underscores the educator's recognized expertise and leadership within the educational community. In this new role, the head of school will contribute to high-level strategy and policy discussions, bringing a valuable perspective from a California boarding and day school to a national platform.

School community members expressed pride, noting that this position allows for the institution's values and successful approaches to be shared on a broader stage. The appointment is seen as both an individual honor and a recognition of the school's commitment to educational excellence. This new role begins immediately, with the educator expected to participate in upcoming national forums and strategic planning sessions.