Head of School’s Welcome
Dear Friends and Families,
It is with deep gratitude and tremendous joy that I share the news of my appointment as Head of School at St. Andrew’s.
Over the past two years—as Principal and most recently as Acting Head of School—I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the remarkable students, families, staff, and supporters who make up this community. These roles have given me a front-row seat to what makes St. Andrew’s so special: our belief that every child deserves to be known, loved, and guided to grow into the fullest version of themselves.
Hannah Barr
St. Andrew’s is a school that sees and celebrates the students we serve. And we walk with them through every step of their journey. The warmth and authenticity that you feel when you walk onto our campus is real, and it’s intentional. I’ve witnessed it daily: in the kindergartener who once struggled to enter the building and now runs in joyfully; in the third grader who once resisted reading and now proudly holds me to my promise to join their reading group; in the parent who finally feels that their child is seen, safe, and celebrated.
Leading St. Andrew’s is both a great honor and a profound responsibility. Our bold, tuition-free model is one of our greatest joys—and also one of our most courageous commitments. It is made possible by a community that believes, as I do, that brilliance lives in every child and the importance of access to a joyful, high-quality education.
With love and gratitude,
Hannah Barr, Head of School
