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Meet Our Head of School

Mrs. Mary Keever became Westchester's 14th head of school in 2024. She served for 25 years as a Middle School teacher and administrator and is the proud parent of two Wildcat alumni.

Learn more about Mrs. Keever

Mary Keever, Head of School, Westchester Country Day School


Administrative Team

Westchester's administrative team, led by Head of School Mary Keever, manages the school's day-to-day operations and executes the strategic priorities established by the Board of Trustees.

Mrs. Allison Albert

Director of Academic Affairs & College Guidance

Mrs. Jackie Argo

Assistant to the Head of School & Registrar

Mrs. Jennifer Conrad

Director of Wellness

Mr. Renarde Earl

Director of Facilities, Safety & Security

Mrs. Erin Eftink

Asst. Head of Middle School, Middle School Humanities Chair & Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Mrs. Susan Fagg

Director of Development

Mrs. Blair Hawley

Head of Lower School

Mrs. Laurie Hogan

Director of Communications & Marketing

Mr. Jeff Hunt

Chief Financial Officer

Mrs. Shelley Jennings

Interim Director of Arts, Lower, Middle, & Upper School Music Teacher

Dr. Erin Johnson

Director of Academic Support

Mrs. Mary Keever

Head of School

Mrs. Emily Mercadante

Kindergarten Teacher & Assistant Head of Lower School

Dr. Diana Parente

Head of Upper School & Inclusion & Belonging Advisor

Mr. Adam Schwartz

Director of Athletics

Mrs. Kerie Beth Scott

Director of Advancement & Admissions

Mrs. Vanessa Sullens

Head of Middle School

Board of Trustees

Westchester is a non-profit, mission-driven independent school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees’ role is one of governance, fiduciary stewardship, compliance and strategy. Board members ensure that decisions are made in alignment with the mission. They are informed of and may advise on, but do not engage in, day-to-day operational issues, which are strictly the remit of the head of school and the school’s leadership team.

President: Kristy Le
Vice President: Jay Brinson '94
Secretary: Kristin Sams Crowe '01
Treasurer: Matt Nowell
Past President: Tom Van Dessel

Matt Altamura
Brack Brigman
Tara Elliott
Alicia Emerson
Carol King
Will Moore '06
Priya Paruchuri
Cory Rayborn
Levan Seperteladze
McKennon Shea
Nate Steger
Jenny Varner
Vicky Wells

Mary Keever (ex officio, Head of School)