Proctor Academy is excited to announce Alisa Barnard as its next Assistant Head of School, beginning July 1, 2023. A New Hampshire native and graduate of Colgate University and Harvard Divinity School, Alisa has spent the last nineteen years of her career at her alma mater, St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, most recently as the Director of the Advanced Studies Program. Prior to her role as ASP Director, Alisa served as Chief Engagement Officer, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, Dean of Studies, and a Humanities Teacher and Track and Cross Country Coach. She also served on the faculties of Westtown School and Northfield Mount Hermon School.

Alisa succeeds Karin Clough, P’18, ‘18 who will transition to another role at Proctor after serving for eight years as Assistant Head of School. As Assistant Head of School, Alisa will oversee all student facing operations of the school and provide critical leadership to the community 

alongside Head of School Brian Thomas. Brian remarks on Alisa’s appointment:

At the conclusion of her on campus interview day, I asked Alisa what were some of the first words that came to mind about the Proctor community. She said: healthy, self-reflective, striving, aspirational. Alisa captured Proctor’s essence and even more, as her own character mirrors ours as a school – capable, calm, fair, and quiet confidence. In speaking with those she has worked with in the past, we heard what Proctor sought for this role: a leader who is calm, fair, and direct. Her knowledge of how schools work from her many roles in the classroom, as an academic administrator, and through her work in alumni relations and development gives her the strength of seeing the big picture of school life. Her demonstrated ability to be a great team member made us all know that we had found our next Assistant Head of School.