Lakeside School

We are excited to announce that Lakeside School’s Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Ryan Boccuzzi as Lakeside’s next head of school.

“As a stellar educational leader with deep ties to our community, Ryan represents continuity and momentum: He knows Lakeside’s culture, people, systems, strengths, and tensions and can lead adeptly from day one,” wrote trustees Melinda Lewison ’90, Mark Klebanoff ’80, and Sean O’Donnell ’90. “We believe he is the right person to unite and inspire Lakeside at this critical moment.”

The search for Lakeside’s new head was exceptionally competitive: educational leaders from around the globe were eager to take on the head role. Over the course of four months, the search committee reviewed over 100 candidates assembled by educational search firm Carney, Sandoe & Associates and interviewed 13 impressive semifinalists. In early June, the committee brought three finalists to campus for confidential meetings with representative groups of faculty, staff, administrators, students, and trustees. Through the search, Lakeside's Interim Head of School/Upper School Director Ryan Boccuzzi emerged as the top choice from a highly competitive pool of candidates.

“From the moment I arrived on campus four years ago, Lakeside has felt like home,” shared Boccuzzi. “I can say without hyperbole that I have never come across an institution more closely aligned with my personal values and professional priorities. Moving our incredible school forward is tremendously rewarding, and doing so with my talented colleagues and our inspirational students makes it even better.”

Boccuzzi will assume the role of Lakeside’s head of school this summer. Save the date of Thursday, Aug. 27 for a special all-school community event marking this new era of Lakeside School!

Read the full announcement and learn more about Ryan Boccuzzi and the head of school selection process.