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At St. Luke’s, we know that great teachers cultivate great leaders.
Our dedicated and caring leadership, faculty, administration, and governance are essential to the strength of our community.
Meet the Senior Leadership Team
Tracy Fedonchik
Head of School
“Whether it is the big moments of togetherness or the smaller ones, spending time in community with families, students, and colleagues has been the great joy of time at St. Luke’s.”
BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from Fairfield University, MS in Teaching Literacy and Childhood General Education from Bank Street College of Education, 22 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's.
Peggy Chen
Chief Community Officer
"I love that my work is all about making connections, working with, and supporting our entire community."
BS in Economics from University of Texas at Austin, 15 years in education, 13 years at St. Luke's.
Amy Francisco
Head of Upper School
"I am always most fulfilled by working with middle schoolers as they find their voices!"
BA in Literary Studies from Middlebury College, MA in English and Comp Lit from Columbia University, M.Ed. in School Leadership from Teacher’s College, Columbia, 12 years in education, 3 years at St. Luke's.
Susan Harriot
Chief Admissions and Enrollment Officer
"By carefully selecting and nurturing students who show promise and a commitment to positive change, I hope to empower them to become the changemakers of the future."
BA in Education from Warren Wilson College, MA in Educational Leadership from Fordham University, 29 years in education, 15 years at St. Luke's.
Ayesha Long
Chief Equity and Belonging Officer
"I’m most proud that I get to support the development of an honest community that both celebrates its accomplishments while also interrogating the ways we can improve."
BA in Elementary Education & English Language Arts from Hunter College, MS in Childhood Mathematics from Brooklyn College, 19 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's.
Sheila Sheldon
Chief Financial and Operations Officer
"an aspect of my work that i care deeply about is ensuring the financial stability of the school in order to support its mission."
BS in Accounting and Finance from NYU, 12 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's.
Erica Pettis
Chief Advancement
Officer
"I am passionate about our school community and finding a way for parents, alumni, alumni families, grandparents, staff, and friends to contribute to our philanthropic and engagement goals."
BA in History and Communications from Hamilton College, 15 years in educational fundraising, 2 years at St. Luke's.
Jessica Soo
Interim Head of
Lower School
"My favorite thing has always been working with students and families supporting their growth - cultivating "aha" moments and talking things through in partnership."
BA in Psychology from Boston University, MSEd in Guidance and Counseling from Fordham University, 26 years in education, 20 years at St. Luke's.
Zahara Wignot
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
"I love that though i work in a non-teaching role, i'm still able to work closely with students on projects, form community, and try to spark joy every day."
BA in American Ethnic Studies from University of Washington, 14 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's.
and we can't forget our last member of the Senior Leadership Team...
Pip'n
Chief of Treats
"Woof!"
Honorary Ph.D. in Treat Sniffing, 11 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's.
Board of Trustees
As an independent school, St. Luke's School is led by a Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their commitments of time, energy, and wisdom.
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Roger Archer (’26) Allison Chadda (’27) *Josh Clark (‘28) Michael Cudney (‘27) Kate Dockery (‘28) Monica Ellis (‘28) *Tracy Fedonchik *Nikisha “Nikki” Ferguson-Arnold (‘27) Leigh Harlan (‘28) Ella Georgiades, Honorary *Sarah Johnson (‘26) Sam Jordan ('27) |
Ashley Kadakia (‘26)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Danny Karpf (‘27)
Board Elected - Member at Large
April Bovet Krishnan (‘27)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Nakiso Maodza (‘26)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Shelli Milks (’26)
Faculty Representative
Jasmine Mitchell (’28)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Rebecca Morse (’26)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Rob Moynihan (’28)
Board Elected - Member at Large
Jeanne Oh (’28)
Board Elected - Member at Large
*Wes Powell (’26)
Vice Chair, Board Elected - Member at Large
*Yelin Song (’27)
Vice-Chair, Board Elected - Member at Large
The Reverend Caroline Stacey
Rector (ex-officio)
Professional Staff
St. Luke’s School is a community that seeks to awaken a “lifelong love of learning in its students.” In order to do this well, the entire professional staff are committed to serving as examples for students to see what it means to be a lifelong learner and leader.
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