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Leadership

Meet Our Head of School: Jonathan Eades

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Jonathan joined The Kinkaid School as only the sixth Head of School in July 2020.  He has a deep commitment to developing authentic relationships and a strong sense of community across Kinkaid’s campus and beyond. His vision for Kinkaid’s future is apparent in his daily interactions as he works to create an environment where students strive for their own success with guidance from premier faculty and staff, and achieve their potential to become contributing citizens to our community, our country, and our world.  Jonathan honors the history and traditions of Kinkaid while also advancing the School’s programs, curriculum, and physical campus.  Above all, Jonathan is known for his high energy, presence at all Kinkaid events, and for always being student-centered.
 
Jonathan is a dedicated leader in the education field with almost 30 years years of experience in independent schools in positions ranging from history teacher, coach, advisor, Dean of Students, Division Head, to Head of School. Prior to joining Kinkaid, Jonathan spent 13 years at Saint Mary’s Hall, a college preparatory school, in San Antonio, Texas as Head of School. He has also served as a member of the Finance Committee and the Standards Committee for Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS).
 
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with Honors from Williams College and a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Private School Leadership from Columbia University. A lifelong learner, Jonathan is a product of independent school education, having been a “Lifer” at Fort Worth Country Day.  
 
Jonathan and his wife Elizabeth, a native Houstonian and a fellow independent school educator,  are the proud parents of three current Falcons.

Meet the Administrative Team

They are talented, compassionate, dedicated professionals assisting with the growth and development of all the students at Kinkaid.

Goldie Arriola

Goldie Arriola

Director of Human Resources
Krista Babine

Krista Babine

Head of Lower School
Peter Behr

Peter Behr

Head of Upper School
Iris Bonet

Iris Bonet

Director of Admission and Enrollment Management
Peggy England

Peggy England

Director of Strategic Communication
David Holm

David Holm

Director of Athletics
Ed Jordan

Ed Jordan

Director of Facilities
Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

Director of Visual and Performing Arts
Joanne Margraves

Joanne Margraves

Chief Financial Officer
Tom Moore

Tom Moore

Director of Advancement
Matthew Rush

Matthew Rush

Assistant Head of School & Head of Middle School
Mujidat Shotonwa

Mujidat Shotonwa

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Vinnie Vrotny

Vinnie Vrotny

Director of Technology

 

2022-23 Board of Trustees

Chair
Edwin H. Frank III '68

Vice Chair
Steven P. Mach

Trustees
Dr. Annette Brissett
Brandt C. Bowden '96
Jessica Kilbourne Brazelton
Wm. Leslie Doggett ’75
Michael Hanson ’00
Lisa Helfman ’93
Alicia Lee ’98 
Stephanie Cockrell
Kenneth D. Cowan
Robert D. Duncan
Jonathan E. Eades, Ex-Officio
Ashley Morgan Hanna '93
Boyd Heath
Helena Papadopoulos Johnson '82
Evan H. Katz
Charles B. Lawrence Jr. '96
Cecil J. Looke III
Walter G. Mayfield '81
Billy McCartney
Elisa Stude Pye
Bethel A. Quander
Carlos Solé III
Dr. Asha Jamal Virani
Darryl L. Wilson
Neil A. Wizel

Life Trustees
E. Staman Ogilvie
Tom Simmons
William M. Wheless III

Life Trustees Emeriti
John B. Beckworth
O. Holcombe Crosswell
Stewart Cureton Jr.
Frances Hopper Jeter '74
Mary Nell Jeffers Lovett '63
Dr. Stuart Yudofsky

Trustees Emeriti
J. B. Coskey
T. Dan Friedkin
C. Berdon Lawrence
Corbin J. Robertson Jr.
David M. Weekley
Eugene Werlin Jr.