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Tracie Catlett joined Greensboro Day School as its seventh head of school in 2019. Under Tracie’s leadership, the GDS community exceeded the goal of the 50Forward Endowment Campaign, completed the 2022 Campus Master Plan, launched the $27 million Be BOLD Campaign, received the single largest gift in the school’s history ($5 million), broke ground on the school’s new Helen Monroe Preschool, acquired key real estate assets that resulted in strategic contiguous property, and experienced consecutive years of strong enrollment growth. 

Tracie has also led the community in broadening the experiential and academic program; forming of the school’s first competitive robotics team; establishing GDS’ professional development idea exchange in Arusha, Tanzania, in partnership with three other independent schools; improving faculty and staff compensation, and investing in the belonging and well-being of students and employees. 

Tracie holds a B.S. in finance from Florida State University, a master’s degree in teaching (M.A.T.) mathematics from the University of Louisville, and a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) from Johns Hopkins University. Her dissertation researched the effectiveness of mindfulness practices on stress levels and emotion regulation of adolescents enrolled in high achieving schools.

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Meredyth joined Lovett as head of school on July 1, 2018, from The Episcopal School of Dallas. During her time at ESD, Meredyth focused on preparing the school’s students for intellectual discovery, integrity and purpose—concentrating on the classroom experience and increasing faculty professional development tenfold. She also led the completion of the school’s first five-year strategic plan as well as launched a highly successful $75 million capital campaign. Prior to her role at ESD, Meredyth spent 23 years at The Madeira School, serving as assistant head of school and ating head of school. Her accomplishments while at Madeira included wide-ranging operational improvements, curriculum development, teaching, and the creation of programming and communications for the school’s centennial anniversary celebration. Meredyth earned her B.A. in sociology from The University of Virginia and a M.S. in Eeducational leadership from the University of New England. Her board service includes the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the Southwest Preparatory Athletic Conference. She was also a NAIS E.E. Ford Fellow in 2003.

Megan Cover became the 10th head of school at Girls Preparatory School in July 2021. A lifelong educator, she has led the school into a new era of student-focused programming to include a learner-centered culture while initiating and redesigning programs and spaces to best support how girls learn in mind, body, and spirit. This devotion to the whole girl drives her leadership strategy and serves as the guiding principle of her headship. 

Prior to her arrival at GPS, Megan spent more than 20 years at the Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE, as a teacher, coach, department chair, dean, and head of upper school. Throughout her tenure, she was instrumental in launching signature programs in experiential learning, summer experiences for new students, and new faculty support. Additionally, she facilitated improvements to service learning, environmental initiatives, social justice, and student wellness programs.

Megan holds a B.A. from Denison University and M.A. from Middlebury College and West Chester University. She is a member of the 1911 Group (formerly known as The Head Mistresses Association of the East). She also serves on the TAIS Board of Directors and was a member of the McCallie School Strategic Planning Advisory Committee.

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Michael join The Howard School in July 2024 as the head of upper school. With a robust background in community relations and diversity training, he is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where technology, STEAM, and arts initiatives thrive alongside academic excellence. Michael previously directed community, equity, and inclusion at The Boys' Latin School of Maryland. He received a B.A. in political science and government from Virginia Union University and a M.A. in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies from Loyola University Maryland.