Rob Butler
Forsyth School
Rob Butler joined Forsyth as head of school in 2021 after serving as assistant head at University Liggett School in Michigan. He holds a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University. Rob joined the Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) Board of Trustees in 2023.
6235 Wydown Blvd.
314.726.4542
forsythschool.org
Kara Fulton Douglass
The Fulton School
Kara Douglass, head of The Fulton School for 18 years, has continued the school’s 62-year legacy of “no ceilings and no hiding places” for students. Under her leadership, the school provides a fresh, thoughtful, college-preparatory education through the Montessori method.
1100 White Road
314.469.6622
fulton-school.org
Alexis Wright
New City School
Alexis Wright has been the Head of New City School since 2016. Alexis is a nationally recognized leader in elementary education with 29 years of experience in independent schools. He is a recent recipient of the prestigious Klingenstein Heads of School Fellowship at Teachers College at Columbia University.
5209 Waterman Blvd.
314.361.6411
newcityschool.org
Chris Cunningham, Ph.D.
The Whitfield School
With more than 25 years of experience in independent schools, Chris Cunningham joined Whitfield in 2022. As head of school, he affirms the school’s commitment to progressive, experiential education—to teaching for depth rather than breadth, to aligning academic rigor and strength of character, and to caring for students’ social and emotional well-being.
175 S. Mason Road
314.434.5141
whitfieldschool.org
Thad Falkner
Wilson School
Appointed to lead Wilson School in 2016, Thad Falkner is one of the most experienced heads of school in St. Louis. Thad believes Wilson’s motto, Make Your Mark A Good One, influences the school’s culture and motivates students to do their best, for themselves as well as for others.
400 DeMun Ave.
314.725.4999
wilsonschool.com
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