About Us
Board of Directors
Purpose
The Covenant School is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of current and former parents, alumni, friends, and leading members of the community. The Board’s primary responsibility is to sustain the school’s mission through wise financial and strategic planning, establishing appropriate policies, and oversight of the school’s finances.
The Board appoints the Head of School, who reports directly to the Board. The Head of School is responsible for operating the school, selecting staff members, admitting students, directing curriculum, implementing programs, and communicating with parents and with the community at large.
The Covenant School began as a 'leap of faith' in pursuit of Academic Excellence under the Sovereignty of God. Now, more than 35 years later, the Board of Directors celebrates the faithful who have contributed to its growth as well as those who will lead it into the future. The school has not only contributed in bountiful ways to the lives of my children but also has been a blessing to me. Our extraordinary faculty, devoted administration, and committed board members have modeled sound, collegial, and Christ-like leadership that has changed the lives of many.
-Frank Cox, Board Member 1985–2005, 2015–2020
-Frank Cox, Board Member 1985–2005, 2015–2020
2026-27 Board of Directors
Lauren Byrne, Chair
Claire Griffin, Vice Chair
Danielle Wilcox, Secretary
Claire Griffin, Vice Chair
Danielle Wilcox, Secretary
Brian Cullaty, Treasurer
Craig Wood, At-Large
Eric Heinsohn, Ex-Officio Chair
Eric Heinsohn, Ex-Officio Chair
Bo Carrington
Allison Holt
Taylor Hong
Allison Holt
Taylor Hong
Katherine Morris
Ben Ochs ('01)
Pierre Poindexter
Pierre Poindexter
Margaret Schmidt
John Yancey
Brad Baggett, Head of School (ex officio)
Birdwood Campus
Hickory Campus
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
The Covenant School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, nor in the hiring of faculty or staff.
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