Prior to this position, Dr. Falchuk was the Assistant Head of School at Gann Academy. She has over 20 years of education and administrative school experience. Dr. Falchuk has practiced a passion for Montessori education, beginning in early childhood and continuing through the elementary years. Dr. Falchuk completed her dissertation on “Communication and Collaboration Across Student Support Teams and Montessori Classroom Teachers,” work she later integrated into classrooms at The Kingsley Montessori School. What sets Caedmon apart from other independent schools in NYC is our elementary and Montessori experience. Dr. Falchuk understands the Caedmon advantage!
Dr. Falchuk brings additional versatile experiences to our community. She was integral to raising the funds to purchase a new building to expand Kingsley’s campus. Dr. Falchuk is well known and respected across independent schools, versed in helping middle school students and their families find the next best fit in ongoing schools. She is an expert in enrollment and retention and her DEIB work has been profound and is mission aligned with Caedmon.
The Board and the Search Committee extend its sincere thanks to everyone in our community who participated in this process, with a special mention to the faculty and administrative staff for their time and energy. We are also tremendously grateful to our fellow trustees, and RG175 for their devotion and commitment. This process also involved thoughtful participation from the parent community, and we have appreciated your patience, support, engagement, and candor throughout this long process.
Finally, we hold a vast amount of gratitude for Matthew Stuart and all he has done for Caedmon for the past 13 years. The majority of the Caedmon Community only knows the school with Mr. Stuart. All who have interacted with him will always remember his greetings from the steps, his thoughtful weekly emails, and all he has done for the Community. His legacy will be a lasting imprint on Caedmon. We look forward to honoring Mr. Stuart in many ways all year. Our respect and praise knows no bounds, especially as Mr. Stuart has thoughtfully allowed time for him to continue to lead this academic year and ensure that we are in the best place for a leadership transition. During this phase, before Dr. Falchuk begins officially on July 1, 2025, we will be working closely with her to ensure a smooth and successful transition. There will be opportunities in the very near term to get to spend more time with Dr. Falchuk.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wendy Falchuk to The Caedmon Community!
With gratitude,
Michael Gramer (P’ 28, P’ 29)
Chair, Board of Trustees
Co-Chair, Head of School Search Committee
Katie Taylor (P’22, P’23, P’25)
Trustee
Co-Chair, Head of School Search Committee
*Letter from Wendy below
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