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The School in Rose Valley Announces New Head of School

The Board of Trustees of The School in Rose Valley is pleased to announce that on May 14, 2008, Donna Sanderson was appointed as the new Head of School, effective July 1, 2008.

Donna brings an impressive level of educational leadership experience to The School in Rose Valley, including currently serving as both an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary Education and the Interim Associate Dean for Grants, Partnerships and Faculty Development in the College of Education at West Chester University. She has also held past posts as a Field-Experience Coordinator and adjunct faculty member, plus considerable public-school teaching, and administrative experience. She is a teachers' teacher, with advanced degrees and certifications in early childhood education, elementary education and literacy, in addition to a principal's certification.

An extraordinarily bright and energetic professional, Donna is a gifted educational leader. She is a person who is passionate in her belief that teachers are at the heart of a great school. Donna has demonstrated, working with The School in Rose Valley's pre-school over a four month period, excellent organizational leadership skills and a deep understanding and respect for the school's core progressive values. She is a problem-solver who wins people over by listening, researching, and helping and has demonstrated ease with our various constituencies.

In accepting her appointment, Donna said, "I am both overjoyed and deeply honored to be chosen as the new Head of School at SRV. The School in Rose Valley is a leader in the progressive education arena and I look forward to working with the faculty, parents and entire school community to keep creating the best educational experiences for our children."

This appointment concludes an intensive 15-week national search by a 12-member Search Committee comprised of current and former Board members, current and past parents, alumni, faculty and administrative staff.