Message from the Interim Head of School

AS WE LOOK toward the completion of Charlotte Country Day School’s 83rd academic year, I am grateful for our school’s unwavering commitment to a Mission, Key Values, and an Affirmation of Community that bring our community together and propel us forward. These pillars serve as a compass, guiding our efforts, informing our decisions, and ensuring we stay true to the values we hold dear.

Over the course of my 27 years as part of the Leadership Team, I am proud to be part of an organization where students come first and community is paramount. I’ve had the privilege of working for role models like previous leaders Margaret Gragg Bissell and Mark Reed. And now, in my final months as your Interim Head of School, I couldn’t be more excited about welcoming our next great leader, Dr. Tara Christie Kinsey.

As you will read, starting on page 14, Dr. Kinsey is an experienced, seasoned school leader who is ready to build on our strengths and lead Country Day into the future. I’m extremely confident the school will be in good hands as we move into the next chapter in the life of Country Day.

In closing, I want to share that I am extremely appreciative of the tremendous support this community has shown me over the past several years. I am truly fortunate to work for a strong and decisive Board of Trustees, and bolstered by a tremendous Leadership Team, along with smart and hard-working faculty and staff, and dedicated and committed parents, alumni, and other friends of the school. I have always tried to do my very best every day to make a difference in the lives of our students and uphold the integrity of our school’s legacy. I hope you will remember me as a loyal servant of the school, as it has truly been a privilege and an honor to serve Charlotte Country Day School.

Respectfully,

David Mancos Interim Head of School and Chief Financial Officer