About MPA's Head Of School, Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon

"I’ve always been a dreamer and I believe in pouring my efforts into everything I do. Dream big, do right is a motto that I can not only stand behind but can also stand with and champion for MPA’s community and beyond." - Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon

With 25 years of experience leading and teaching in schools, Dr. Brogdon comes to MPA after serving as interim head of school at Groves Academy, a school for students with learning disabilities. Prior to her time at Groves Academy, she was the head of school at Catherine Cook School, a preschool through grade eight independent school in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to Catherine Cook, Dr. Brogdon served as the assistant head of school and academic dean at Poly Prep Country Day School, a nursery through grade 12 school in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Brogdon also has extensive division leadership and classroom teaching experience across all grade levels. She’s served as a Middle School director and principal as well as a Lower, Middle, and Upper School math and science faculty member.

More About MPA's Head Of School:

• Dr. Brogdon earned her B.A. at Connecticut College, her M.A. at Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Ed.D. at Teachers College, Columbia University.
• In prior roles, Dr. Brogdon led comprehensive strategic planning processes, increased faculty and staff collaboration and mission focus, furthered the schools' commitment to DEIB, increased support for students who are neurodiverse, fostered the stronger alignment of curriculum across divisions, increased annual giving, and much more.
• Dr. Brogdon has a deep understanding of progressive education, which aligns closely with MPA’s mission.

About The Head Of School Transition

In its 42-year history, Mounds Park Academy has benefited from extraordinary leadership shaping and guiding its mission, values, and growth. In February 2024, Dr. Bill Hudson, MPA's fourth head of school, announced he would retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. A search for MPA's fifth head of school began in February 2024 and concluded in May 2024 with the appointment of Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon. Enjoy the video series below that details the unique synergy between Dr. Hudson and Dr. Brogdon and their shared hopes and dreams for MPA's future.