People on the Move: Wheeler Names New Head of School

People on the Move: Wheeler Names New Head of School

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Wheeler School Names New Head

We are excited to share that Mark Anderson, an accomplished school leader who recently began his 21st year of independent school headship, will be Wheeler’s next head of school! He will begin on July 1, 2025.

“Wheeler is a school that I have long admired,” Mr. Anderson says. “Your mission, ‘To learn our powers and be answerable for their use,’ speaks to who I am as an educator and leader. From the first day, I met members of your community, and throughout my visit to campus, I was struck by the spirit of purpose at Wheeler. Whether I was speaking with students, teachers, school leaders, families, or alumni, the passion and commitment for your school rang true. I’m thrilled to be joining the Wheeler School community as your next head of school.”

In a letter to the Wheeler community, Board of Trustees Chair Alisia St. Florian ’86 describes Mr. Anderson as the right leader to guide Wheeler into its next chapter of growth, academic innovation, and community engagement.

“What sets Mark apart is his exceptional leadership, which has earned him the trust and respect of faculty, staff, parents, and students alike at the Sanford School in Hockessin, Delaware, where he currently serves as head of school,” she writes. “As we learned through conversations with those who know and work with him, Mark has an unwavering commitment to the well-being of students and a deep understanding of the importance of building supportive and inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and heard. It was clear from our interviews that Mark understands the work behind the scenes is just as crucial to a thriving school as the work done in classrooms and studios, and on performance stages and athletic fields, and he makes a point to recognize and appreciate the contributions of all members of the community.”