brian ledyard upper school assistant head On February 25, 2015, Head of Upper School Rob Heubeck announced the appointment of Brian Ledyard as the new Assistant Upper School Head, effective July 1. Brian returns to Gilman after spending five years at the Drew School in San Francisco where he served as Dean of Students, English Department Chair, and Summer Program Director. Brian was instrumental in the creation of Drew’s lacrosse program in 2011, and he coached both boys and girls basketball. In addition, he spent four seasons as an assistant coach with the men’s lacrosse program at the University of California, Berkeley. Brian earned his B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University and his M.L.A. at Johns Hopkins University. In the eight years that Brian taught at Gilman, he not only distinguished himself as an exceptional classroom teacher, but also as a role model to his students and players, a college counselor, a stellar advisor, and the epitome of Gilman’s teacher-coach model. With his commitment to educating young men and the values that he follows, Brian will be an integral part of strengthening the Gilman community and preparing our boys for all of their future endeavors.
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coach Westminster to the 2004 state championship in lacrosse, he was named the Assistant Lacrosse Coach of the Year by the Georgia High School Association. A native of Pittsburgh, Bart is a product of independent schools, graduating from Shady Side Academy before attending Bucknell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and lettered on the football team. He holds two advanced degrees: a Masters of Arts in Teaching of English from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Masters of Arts in English from Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English. Bart and and his wife Danica have two young children: daughter Colette and son Cannon. Bart’s arrival will add a wealth of talent and experience to an already stellar leadership team at Gilman.
On February 2, 2015, Dr. Armistead Webster, Head of Lower School, announced the appointment of Lisa Teeling as the next Lower School Assistant Head, starting in the 2015-2016 school year. Lisa has been with Gilman for nine years and has over twenty years of experience in education. She impressed everyone with her boundless energy and strong organizational skills. Lisa’s breadth of experience and aptitude to try new things will be a true asset for the division. The Lower School is excited at the prospect of working with Lisa in her new capacity.
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