Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St. Mary's School.  Individual members serve as lead advocates of St. Mary’s mission and guardians of its well being.  The Board’s main purposes are:

• to ensure the financial security of the institution;
• to protect St. Mary’s legacy and mission;
• to support the strategic vision and policy positions;
• to hire and support the Headmaster.

Board composition reflects the strategic expertise, resources, and perspectives (past, present, future) needed to achieve the mission and strategic objectives of the school.  As such, the trustees are comprised of volunteers from diverse backgrounds within and outside the St. Mary’s parent community.  Individual members serve three-year terms and participate in ongoing trustee education, evaluation, and board-leadership succession planning.  

The Board works to ensure all members are actively involved in the work of the  Board and its committees.  Standing Board Committees include Finance, Development, Marketing, Facilities, Compensation, Nominating, and Strategic Planning. 

With increased competition among schools and high expectations from parents, our trustees work hard in partnership with our Headmaster to provide for enhanced programs and talented people who make an IB World School education in a Christian environment so special at St. Mary’s. Individual trustees believe in the institution and make it a top priority for their philanthropic giving to support the ongoing mission of St. Mary’s.

2011-12 Board Members (view Trustee bios)

Dave Kinney, Chairperson

Dr. Mary Beth Dougherty, Founding Trustee, Secretary

Sam Auriemma, Finance Chair

Shawn Baldwin

Markham Campaigne

Paul Drysch

Scott Green

Rush N. Hill, II, Facilities Chair

John Ireland

Julie Kelly

Scott Lester

Nicole McMackin

John T. O'Brien (Ex-Officio, Non-Voting Member)

Pamela Pellizzon, Marketing Chair

Donna Sears

Matthew Stewart

Lisa Vogel