Crossroads School Strategic Plan 2026

Deepen Evolve

Thrive Crossroads School Strategic Plan

“The Crossroads of today remains deeply committed to a progressive educational practice that prioritizes a relationship-based, experiential learning environment.”

From the Head of School Crossroads School has evolved significantly since our founding as a middle school in 1971, growing into the vibrant, nationally recognized K-12 institution we are today. Yet we have always stood fast to our founding principles. The Crossroads of today remains deeply committed to a progressive educational practice that prioritizes a relationship-based, experiential learning environment.

Our new strategic plan reaffirms this commitment and establishes goals to ensure our continued growth and success over the next five years. It was developed in partnership with the research and planning firm Leadership + Design, the Board of Trustees and the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, and reflects the feedback and insights of constituents from across our community.

On the following pages, you’ll learn about our goals to sustain a joyful and connected community; to deliver excellence in progressive education; and to cultivate students’ leadership capacity to flourish in a constantly changing world. You’ll also find the School’s first-ever vision and mission statements, created in tandem with the strategic plan to crystalize the promise of Crossroads School.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Mariama Richards P’35 Head of School

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Vision To ignite the joy of learning and foster the mystery of becoming.

Mission Crossroads challenges students to expand their minds, cultivate a whole sense of self, create fearlessly, question boldly and lead with purpose and courage to shape a more just and vibrant world.

2026 Strategic Plan: Deepen, Evolve, Thrive

Sustain a Joyful and Connected Community that Enhances Learning Deliver Excellence in Progressive Education Cultivate Students’ Leadership Capacity to Flourish in a Changing World

Possible photos: Happy connected students, photos that reflect community

DEEPEN

Sustain a Joyful and Connected Community that Enhances Learning Cultivate cross-community connections that foster belonging.

Ensure that Crossroads is financially accessible for more families—for generations to come.

Design spaces and shared experiences that nurture connection.

EVOLVE

Deliver Excellence in Progressive Education Continue to grow, innovate and lead as a progressive educational institution.

Define, sustain and integrate signature programs and foundational departments.

Strengthen the connection between our programs and our students’ lives and world.

THRIVE

Cultivate Students’ Leadership Capacity to Flourish in a Changing World Amplify transformational student experiential education.

Elevate Life Skills and the connections it enables to self and others.

Ground students in civic knowledge and community engagement.

Thank you!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE

ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Sarah Harden, Chair Joe Blackstone, Vice Chair Soo Hong, Vice Chair Jeffrey Lipp*, Vice Chair Marisol León ’03, Secretary Josh Hamilton, Treasurer Samar Alghanim Rick Barry Trevor Bezdek ’95 Michael Blend Maisha Chappell Erica Fisher Bob Friedman* Lisa Goldson Emiliana Guereca Alex Israel ’02 Moujan Kazerani Marc Millman Rajesh Puri Jordan Pynes* Paul Rahimian* Erin Simon ’95 Evan Spiegel ’08 Margot Golden Tishler Shilpa Wali, MD

Rick Barry, trustee Alan Barstow, faculty Joe Blackstone, trustee Dan Curnow, staff Emily Doerner ’96, staff David Duplantis Jennifer Gerber ’97, staff Mark Govatos, staff Sarah Harden, board chair Elshadai Kiflu, staff Victoria Lerner David Listenberger, faculty Anthony Locke ’01, administration Philip Orosco Taylor Parker, faculty Lois Reinis**, trustee emerita Mariama Richards, administration Melissa Walden, administration Jessica Yi

Stephanie Carrillo Cassandra Chase John Kjenner Stacey Koff* Anthony Locke ’01 Jessica Ngo David Olds* Mariama Richards Melissa Walden

Current parents are indicated in blue. *Parent of alumni **Parent of alumni, grandparent of current students and alumni