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St. Anne's School Of Annapolis Names New Head Of School

The Episcopal school serves students ages two through eighth grade on a 10-acre campus on Arundel by the Bay Road.

Andrea Weiss has almost two decades of education experience, most recently as the interim head of school and director of innovation and learning at the Congressional School in Falls Church, Va.
Andrea Weiss has almost two decades of education experience, most recently as the interim head of school and director of innovation and learning at the Congressional School in Falls Church, Va. (Shutterstock)

ANNAPOLIS, MD — St. Anne's School of Annapolis will have a new head of school at the helm starting July 1. The school's board of trustees announced the appointment of Andrea Weiss after conducting a nationwide search.

St. Anne's School of Annapolis is a co-educational, independent Episcopal school serving students from age two to eighth grade. The school became separately incorporated from St. Anne’s parish in 1994 and operates within a 10-acre campus on Arundel by the Bay Road.

“We were inspired by the number of quality candidates who applied from across the nation to serve as St. Anne’s next head of school. We are thrilled to have Andrea Weiss lead St. Anne’s School as we continue to grow and serve the greater community. Andrea’s unique background as an educational leader for nearly two decades along with her innovative leadership as the Chief Information Officer at a large, and well-known, technology company make her exceptionally qualified for this opportunity,” said Board of Trustees President Kristy Myers in a statement.

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Weiss has almost two decades of education experience, most recently as the interim head of school and director of innovation and learning at the Congressional School in Falls Church, Va. She has a strong background in design thinking, artificial intelligence, engineering and computer science. She has published research on faculty professional development and motivation and engagement in the mathematics classroom. This is balanced with a deep understanding of and appreciation for arts integration, including co-chairing a STEM and the Arts Coordinating Council. Her research and education experience provide her a strong foundation to lead St. Anne’s School into the next decade. Weiss holds degrees from both Georgetown University and Marymount University.


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