March 27, 2025
from Dr. Bill Hudson, head of school
Mark your calendars for Coffee with the Candidate for Lower School parents for April 7, 8, and 9 from 8-9 AM in the MPA Gallery. Each date will feature a different Lower School director candidate.
I’m writing to share an update on the search for MPA’s next Lower School director—an important process that continues to move forward with great momentum and care. First, thank you to all who participated in the community survey. Your input was incredibly valuable in helping to further shape the direction of our search. The position was officially posted on both the Carney, Sandoe & Associates website and MPA’s own site in February. Since then, our search consultant, John Faubert, has fielded interest from a strong pool of candidates while also actively recruiting national and international candidates and conducting initial screening interviews throughout early March.
Over spring break, Dr. Brogdon and I reviewed the dossiers of the most promising candidates, as identified by John. After thoughtful evaluation, we invited a select group to participate in first-round interviews with our Search Advisory Committee, which includes Lower School faculty (nominated by their peers) and administrators. These virtual interviews are taking place this week and will continue into early next week. Following these interviews, three finalists will be invited to campus for full-day visits on April 7, 8, and 9. Each candidate will participate in:
- a second interview with the Search Advisory Committee;
- a student-led campus tour;
- a meeting with the administrative team;
- conversations with Lower School faculty, staff, and students; and
- a morning “Coffee with the Candidate” for Lower School parents, held from 8-9 AM in the Gallery.
To protect confidentiality, the names of the finalists will be shared with the Lower School community on the morning of each visit. Your feedback will play an important role in the final decision-making process, and I encourage you to attend the parent coffee sessions if you’re able.
My goal is to announce the next Lower School director by the end of April, with a formal start date of July 1, 2025. As always, this timeline may shift slightly depending on the candidate pool and other logistics, and I’ll keep you informed of any changes as they arise.
I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the members of the Search Advisory Committee for their time, insight, and dedication to this process. And thank you, too, for your engagement and support. With your partnership, I am confident we will select a leader who is a perfect match for our exceptional Lower School community.
PreK-12 life, teachers who care, a 32-acre campus, and more–read about Hannah’s MPA experience through her top five things to know!
from Dr. Bill Hudson, head of school
This message is from MPA’s Office of Admission from the March 22 issue of Inside MPA. 
Middle School student Ford B. shares five key things about his MPA experience, including discovering passions, finding his place here, and skills he’s built upon.
Leadership opportunities, getting to explore her passions in the arts, and bonding as a class–these are the five things Elizabeth ’27 wants you to know about MPA.
We are so fortunate to welcome international students from around the world to MPA through our International Student Program. A $10,200 per student stipend is paid to host families to cover the cost of room, board, and transportation from August to June. Typically, families host for at least one full year and sometimes for a student’s entire MPA experience. As you warmly welcome this student into your home, you will gain a first-hand understanding of another culture, a lifelong relationship with your students, and so much more.
The arrival of spring brings a new season to all private schools all around the country: admission season! Here at MPA, decisions are released on March 28 and the enrollment deadline quickly follows on April 11. This means families are currently facing a decision—and sometimes, that decision can be difficult. So with the help of our community, we collected a list of ten things families should consider when deciding on a private school.
Registration is open for our annual Summer Panther Sports Camps! Check out our offerings below:
The MPA Parents Association invites you to Cultural Celebration Day on April 9 from 3:15-5:30 PM in the Family Commons!