Leadership

Crane is governed by a self perpetuating board of trustees who are responsible for the overall strategic vision and financial well-being of the school. The Head of School manages the day-to-day operations with the support of two divisional heads (Lower School and Upper School) as well as an administrative and teaching staff. Student Council consists of five eighth-grade students who are chosen by their Upper School peers to lead student efforts at Crane School.

Board of Trustees

Not pictured: Elizabeth Chandler, Todd Eliassen, Rae Wynn-Grant

Leading the Way

Trustees are custodians of the institution, ensuring Crane’s mission, strategic vision, and financial well-being are carried out. In addition, the board hires, supervises, and provides counsel to the head of school. The board is comprised of a diverse group of current and past parents, alumni, and community members, each offering an essential voice that ensures Crane continues to provide an inclusive and supportive place for everyone in the school’s community.

Officers

Trustees

Honorary Lifetime Trustee

Scott Brittingham

Honorary Board Advisors

Tamar Adegbile

Emma Balina

Raul Borja

Dawn Brews

Donna Brown

Megan Donahue

Marcy Eliassen

Erin '88 Guerra

Michelle Holmes

Bryan Kerr

Kristen '96 Peralta

Joel Weiss

Trustees follow the National Association of Independent School’s Principles and Practices for Independent School Boards and is governed by bylaws. The full board meets approximately eight times each year.

The board has nine standing committees: Audit & Risk, Buildings & Grounds, Committee on Trustees, Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive, Finance, Head Support & Evaluation, and Investment.

Nominations for membership to the board are accepted at any time from any member of the Crane community and are reviewed by the Committee on Trustees and presented to the full board for approval.

Review the Strategic and Master Plans for Crane School

Strategic & Master Plans

Administrative Team

It's All About Teamwork

The administrative team consists of 10 individuals whose work covers all aspects of life at Crane. They work collaboratively to manage the day-to-day operations of the school and implement the goals set forth in the strategic plan.

Head of School: Joel Weiss
Head of Upper School/Associate Head of School: Tamar Adegbile
Director of Admission: Erin '88 Guerra
Director of Development: Emma Balina
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Michelle Holmes
Director of Finance & Operations: Raul Borja
Director of Marketing & Communications: Kristen '96 Peralta
Director of Technology: Bryan Kerr
Head of Lower School: Dawn Brews
School Psychologist: Megan Donahue

Student Leaders

We Lead by Example

Student Council consists of four eighth-grade officers who are chosen by their peers and six council members. Together they are the voice of the Upper School student body. The group addresses student-life issues, plans social events, coordinates fundraising efforts for student activities and community service initiatives, and participates in community decision-making. The officers are also responsible for leading announcements each morning during Assembly.

In addition to student council, there are leadership opportunities across grade levels for all students to lead by example. Our campus and schedule are designed to encourage interaction between all grade levels because we know that it will foster leadership in all of our students. Our daily Assembly and Upper School buddies program are just a few examples of leadership opportunities for students at Crane.

Crane Country Day School Established 1928