Rev. Ronald R. O’Dwyer, S.J., Ed.D
De Smet Jesuit
Fr. Ronny O’Dwyer has served as president of De Smet Jesuit since July 2022. Leading the school for grades six to 12, he draws on his rich background in Jesuit education to uphold its four strategic pillars: Catholic and Jesuit identity, academic excellence, care for the whole person and forming men for others.
233 N. New Ballas Road
314.567.3500
desmet.org
Rob Butler
Forsyth School
Rob Butler joined Forsyth in 2021 after serving as assistant head and head of the middle school at University Liggett School in Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University and a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. Rob is a current board member of ISSL and NAIS.
6235 Wydown Blvd.
314.726.4542
forsythschool.org
Alexis Wright
New City School
Alexis Wright, beginning his 11th year as head of New City School, has more than 30 years of independent school leadership, including roles at Bank Street School for Children in New York and the University of Chicago Laboratory School. Alexis also serves as a trustee of the Independent Schools of St. Louis.
5209 Waterman Blvd.
314.361.6411
newcityschool.org
Elizabeth Zurlinden
Rossman School
Known to students as “Mrs. Z,” Elizabeth Zurlinden is committed to preserving childhood and nurturing a love for learning in a place where children feel safe, known and celebrated. She holds master’s degrees from Webster and Vanderbilt universities, and feels blessed to be championing a “Culture of Joy,” with the support of a mission-aligned community.
12660 Conway Road
314.434.5877
rossmanschool.org
Thad Falkner
The Wilson School
Thad Falkner, one of St. Louis’s most experienced heads of school, is dedicated to small schools that nurture, encourage and support each student. He believes Wilson’s motto, Make Your Mark a Good One, shapes school culture and inspires students to strive for excellence—both for themselves and their community.
400 De Mun Ave.
314.725.4999
wilsonschool.com
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