New Head of School Has Been Announced
Dear Members of the Bridgeview Montessori School Community:
We are excited to announce that Jeff Waxman will be the next Head of School, starting in the 2025-26 school year.
The Search Committee, composed of trustees, faculty members, and parents, has diligently worked over the last six months to review, assess, and interview many highly qualified candidates and present two impressive finalist candidates to the Bridgeview community. The process was extensive and designed to ensure that all constituencies were well represented and their voices heard. The candidates engaged with faculty and staff, students, parents, and the Search Committee, all of whom provided valuable input to the selection process.
Jeff is a seasoned educator and administrator. He received his Master’s in Education and AMS Certification (lower elementary, ages 6-9) in 1995 from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the last twelve years, Jeff has held Principal/Head of School roles in Denver and, most recently, Bali. He has worked in small Montessori schools (two classrooms and 40 students) and large schools with over 400 students, infant through upper elementary.
Our community was struck by Jeff's warmth, humility, and intellect, his calm and thoughtful demeanor, and the wealth of Montessori school experience he brings.
The Bridgeview community will soon hold a reception to welcome Jeff and his partner, Febri. Details will be forthcoming.
Finally, we especially want to thank our fellow members of the Search Committee: Pete Seward, Tiffany Van Mooy, Ann Wolf, Kathleen Finucane, Vanessa Ring, Alanna Barnes, and Kelly Band for the countless hours, talent, and energy they devoted to the search process to ensure its successful outcome. We are incredibly grateful to the community for your support and thoughtful and passionate engagement in this process. Your support affirms our close community's deep commitment to and love for Bridgeview.
Sincerely,
Carmen DiSanto , Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Pete Seward, Chair, Search Committee