The Highland School faculty has been chosen for their scholarly commitment, professional expertise, and enthusiasm for education. Teachers act as advisors, guiding students' academic and social progress and they serve as the primary link between parents and the School. Highland is committed to maintaining a highly qualified, diverse and collegial faculty.

Regular contact between faculty and parents is an essential element of the School's community spirit. Parents are encouraged to keep the faculty apprised of issues in the life of the student, and faculty members are expected to notify parents when a student's academic or behavioral performance changes.

Faculty members are also contributors to the community. Many members of the faculty perform community service and volunteer work, coordinate School volunteer programs and coach Highland School sports teams. Within their home communities, faculty members also play on or coach sports teams, work with professional organizations, attend religious services of their choice and sing in choral groups.

Over 100 men and women make up the Highland School administration and faculty; nearly 40 percent have graduate degrees. A transcript for each teacher is on file at Highland or with a professional organization.

Head of School

The Head of the School is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Board. Henry D. Berg was appointed Head of School in 2005. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University and an M.S. in Interdisciplinary Science from Texas Tech University.

Mr. Berg has spent the last 25 years in area independent schools including St. Albans, National Cathedral, St. Stephen's and most recently, Flint Hill School in Oakton, Va. He was the Assistant Headmaster there since 1998, and during his tenure also served as Acting Headmaster, Assistant Head/Director of College Counseling, Upper School Director and was also a member of the Science faculty.

Mr. Berg says his educational philosophy is a blend of traditional and experiential methods. At its core is the belief that schools should nurture people, both students and adults.

Board of Trustees

Highland School Board of Trustees & Officers 2008 - 2009

Mr. Henry D. Berg, Head of School Mr. Paul Rice, Chairman Ms. Ellen Stofan, Vice Chairman Mrs. Sharon Owlett, Secretary Mr. Edwin (Ike) Broaddus, Treasurer Mr. Richard Chadwell Mrs. Shawn Daniel Mrs. Hilary Gerhardt Mrs. Anne Hall Mrs. Patricia Hanback Mr. David Hazel Mrs. Jodi Johnson Mrs. Peggy Laurent Mr. Randy Minter Dr. Brooke Miller Mrs. Olympia Moshos Mr. Lewis Pollard Mr. William Schmieder Mr. Herb Soles Mrs. Donna Tomlinson Mr. Baldwin Tufts Mr. William A. Hazel, Trustee Emeritus Mrs. Karen Flikeid, Parents Association President

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