The Board of Trustees at Saint Edward’s School

The Board of Trustees at any school plays a critical role in their school community. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), of which we are members, states that, “The board is the guardian of the school’s mission. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is relevant and vital to the community it serves and to monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission.”

At Saint Edward’s School, we have 14 trustees. All trustees are volunteers who help ensure we are living our mission. They operate very differently than Board of Directors in the for profit world. Board of Directors actually direct the day-to-day operations of their organizations. At independent schools, the head of school is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the school. The head of school reports to the Board of Trustees and is their only employee.

Trustees are charged with acting as fiduciaries, ensuring the school's long-term financial health. They also provide strategic direction, set broad policies, approve the budget and support fundraising efforts.

I am deeply grateful for the time, expertise and passion our Trustees dedicate to this important work. Their leadership allows me, along with our leadership team, faculty and staff, to focus on what matters most: providing an excellent education and nurturing environment for our students.

Please join me in thanking our Board of Trustees for their steadfast guidance and tireless devotion to Saint Edward’s School. Our community is stronger because of their service.

2025-26 Board of Trustees at Saint Edward’s School

Wendy Porter - Chair
Adam Logemann - Vice Chair & Chair of Institutional Advancement
Stuart Rogers - Secretary/Treasurer & Chair of Finance
John Huryn - Chair of Governance
Ashley Shackelton - Chair of Mission and Education
Jason Fykes - Chair of Buildings and Grounds
Jason Orzechowski - Chair of Investment
Anthony DeChellis '80
Elycia Morris
Jeff Pickering
John Lowenberg
Sue Thomas
Tim Essaye '95
Ed Halsey '75


Stuart