About

Governance

OUR LEADERSHIP
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2025-26
The Orchard School has consolidated its governance structure into a single Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. For more than 70 years, Orchard operated under a two-board system, with a Board of Governors and a Board of Trustees. After careful study and conversations about best practices, the boards agreed this new model would bring greater clarity and efficiency.

This group includes a mix of current parents, grandparents of students, alumni, parents of alumni, and community thought leaders, ensuring continued stewardship of Orchard’s traditions, endowment, and mission to educate the whole child. Parents not serving on the Board are encouraged to participate through board committees.

We’re grateful for the support of our community as we enter this next chapter in Orchard’s history.
 
The Head of School is responsible for executing all by-laws and policies established by the Board. The Head of School oversees day to day operations of the school, including the appointment and evaluation of faculty and staff.

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  • 2025-26 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 
    Kevin Martin, President, Executive Committee 
    Deb Thornburgh, Vice President, Executive Committee
    Adrianne Glidewell Smith, Secretary, Executive Committee
    Eric Christopher, Treasurer, Executive Committee
    Suzie Fehsenfeld, Executive Committee
    Caroline Asava
    Mary Caito
    Colleen Cannon
    Bo Elder
    Dan Elsener
    Phil Genetos
    Lisa Hancock
    Scott Hirschman
    Barb James
    Amy Kraner
    Tricia Lautenbach
    Mark Miles
    Sallie Jo Mitzell
    Shawn Odle
    Stacey Summitt-Mann
    Julie Wingate
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: The Orchard School values diversity and seeks talented students. Orchard admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Orchard does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.