La Lumiere School is pleased to welcome Andy Webster as the next Interim Head of School. Andy is joining La Lumiere after an 18-year tenure as the Head of School at the Wardlaw+Hartridge School in suburban New Jersey. A graduate of both Brown University and University of Virginia, Andy is a career educator and school leader. In addition to his experience as a Head of School, Andy has served as a history teacher, coach, advisor, Director of Admissions, and Upper School Head in his previous schools.
“La Lumiere has a clear sense of its identity and a powerful sense of community, an energetic and committed faculty, and talented, engaging students who know their school is a special place,” Andy said, “ My goal is to create a vibrant culture that balances the need to challenge and care for its community members, to guide its students toward a clear sense of purpose and spiritual growth, and to work toward meaningful academic innovation while maintaining a high level of excellence.”