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Exciting News for Rocky Hill School - New Head of School is inspiring, experienced and ready to "hit the ground running".

RHS Announces New Head of School

After a national search, which brought forth a number of qualified candidates, Rocky Hill School's board of trustees is pleased to announce its unanimous decision to appoint Peter M. Branch as the ninth Head of Rocky Hill School, effective July 1, 2013.  With more than 34 years of experience as head of several independent schools, Peter has tremendous, proven experience in all areas of school life, and is eager to share his knowledge and leadership in nonprofit finance, college guidance, fundraising, educational philosophy, admissions, organizational leadership and faculty development. Peter served as head of Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. from 1996 through 2011.  He also successfully led Holland Hall in Tulsa, OK from 1985 to 1996, and Lawrence Woodmere Academy in Woodmere, NY from 1977 to 1985.  He was most recently the executive director of the Washington Ballet, where he used his skills in nonprofit management to advance the organization.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Peter Branch’s experience leading us," said Rocky Hill School board of trustees president, Edwin J. Santos.   "This is a very important step in the evolution of Rocky Hill School.” Peter has a bachelor's degree from Williams College, and received his master's degree in history from Indiana University, where he also pursued doctoral studies in history.  In 1994, he was a Klingenstein Visiting Fellow at Columbia University.  Peter has also served on the boards of other schools and nonprofit organizations, and has been a presenter at National Association of Independent Schools conferences.  
Peter has specialized expertise in fostering and unleashing the strength of diversity and, through his school and other nonprofit experience, connecting institutions to the community in ways that create value and meaning for all. 
"I am very honored by my selection as the next Head of Rocky Hill School," Peter said.  "I am eager to become part of Rocky Hill School's educational community and share the daily joys and challenges of providing students with the best possible learning environment."

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