Mission & Leadership

Our Mission

Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory school empowering students to achieve their personal best by fostering a community of character, intellect, and leadership.

 

The Vision

Carlisle School aspires to sustain an enduring legacy as the best independent college preparatory school in the region. Our educators and students, rooted in principled character, evolving intellect, and servant leadership, will have a profound impact within their communities.

Leadership

Board of Trustees

The Carlisle School Board of Trustees is the governing body of the school. The primary role and focus of the Board is to determine Carlisle School’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and policy. The Board of Trustees look to the future and hold the School “in trust” with a strategic vision that always supports the mission of the school, and promotes growth and long-term prosperity for the benefit of future generations.

  • Mr. Cabell Barrow
  • Mr. Robby Burton
  • Mr. Chris Clark '99
  • Mrs. Jennifer Eastwood
  • Ms. Tiffany Hairston
  • Mr. Dustin Hussey
  • Mr. William Kirby
  • Mr. Matthew McKinney
  • Mrs. Neal Meyer
  • Mrs. Sarah Beth Morrison '06
  • Mr. Gordon Pannill ’04
  • Mr. William L. Pannill
  • Ms. Katherine Snyder ’14
  • Mrs. Jennifer Thomas
  • Mrs. Gayle Thomson
  • Mr. Jack Thomson
  • Mr. Will Vaughn ’96
     

Executive Members

  • President – Matt McKinney
  • Secretary – Katherine Snyder ’14
  • Treasurer – Billy Kirby
  • Immediate Past President – Jennifer Thomas
  • Former Past President – Will Vaughn ’96
  • Head of School – Neal Meyer

The day-to-day operation and management of the School are handled by the Head of School and the school administration.

Carlisle School

Character. Intellect. Leadership.

Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory school empowering students to achieve their personal best by fostering a community of character, intellect, and leadership.

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