The Galloway School
Head of Upper Learning (Principal)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Day, PreK-12, 750 Students. Upper School: 9-12 (270-300 students)
3254 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Educators Collaborative is pleased to be supporting The Galloway School in their search for a Head of Upper Learning (Principal) to begin July 1, 2026
About the School
The Galloway School, a PK-12 co-educational independent day school of 750 students, seeks a visionary leader to serve as Head of Upper Learning (equivalent to the more familiar role of an “Upper
School Principal,” Grades 9–12). This pivotal role will guide a vibrant student-centered, intellectually rich experiential secondary school community of 270-320 students committed to developing insightful and
engaged thinkers.
Galloway celebrates joyful learning at its core, leading students who are authentically and fully themselves to truly extraordinary outcomes. At Galloway, students aren’t just measured by grades:
they’re defined by the breadth and depth of their learning journey. The school’s founder believed in meeting each child where they are and that “joy in learning is vital and hard work is very important.”
Upper Learning at Galloway combines an engaging college-preparatory curriculum, including foundational, AP, and specialized electives such as marine biology, playwriting, multivariable calculus,
and more, with immersive experiential learning opportunities, including internships, community excursions, arts productions, athletic competitions, clubs, and one-on-one mentorship. Seniors graduate
with powerful personal narratives formed through senior capstones and multi-week excursions abroad or in the region.
Outside the classroom, Upper Learning bursts with creative energy. Students may join or launch any of over 48 dynamic clubs including Model UN, Mock Trial, Minority Empowerment Forum, Thespians,
Debate, Clubs in STEM, arts, leadership, world languages, publications, and special interest – and the list continues to grow. Varsity athletics further enrich the school experience, as approximately 80% of
Upper Learning students participate in at least one of the ten varsity sports offered.
This mix of rigorous academics, joyful learning, creative electives, hands-on learning, strong arts programs, club leadership, athletics, and mentorship forms a richly layered environment where students
truly discover who they are. Galloway students are notable for their authenticity and fearlessness.
Mission & Core Values
The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge,
skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to Head of School, Amir Farokhi, the Head of Upper Learning will:
- Oversee the entire Upper Learning academic, co-curricular, and student life program.
- Lead faculty development, instructional excellence, and curriculum advancement, including Advanced Placement preparation and experiential learning initiatives.
- Foster a learning environment built on strong relationships, inclusivity, and student voice.
- Partner with college counseling, learning support, arts, athletics, and student life teams to deliver a holistic Upper School experience (e.g., Registrar, Learning Support Director, Counselors, Student Life Coordinator).
- Embody and reinforce Galloway’s commitment to balancing academic freedom with responsibility, creative discovery over test-focused pedagogy, and lifelong learning for students and faculty alike.
Application Materials Requested
- EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact consultants for this document)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Current résumé
- Statement of educational and leadership philosophy
- A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
- EC Disclosure Form (contact consultants below for this document)
Mary Seppala, Educators Collaborative
Lisa Lyle, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: September 7, 2025
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