Gordon's Head of School

In the spring of 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Gordon School selected Dr. Meredith J. de Chabert as Gordon’s next Head of School.

As Board chair Damian Ewens ’90 mentioned in a community letter, “Her deep expertise, enthusiasm, joyous spirit, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community led to her being the search committee's clear recommendation.”

This series invites caregivers to informal, small-group conversations with the Head of School throughout the year.

These gatherings are designed as open dialogues, allowing Meredith to deepen her understanding of the Gordon community through direct, personal connections.

To accommodate families’ schedules, these events will be scheduled before or after existing school calendar events. The goal is for Meredith to connect with a diverse cross-section of the Gordon community during her first year.

Tuesday, September 2nd 5:00 to 7:00 pm
for eighth grade caregivers
While the Class of 2026 connects with each other and their teachers, caregivers will have an informal reception with Meredith and one another. RSVP donschool.org/classof
2026.

Friday, September 12th 8:15 to 9:00 am
for all families
All are invited to the kickoff of the year-long Coffee in the Commons series, led by Head of School Meredith de Chabert.

Thursday, October 16th 5:30 to 6:15 pm
for Nursery families and new Gordon families
A welcome reception before the screening of “The Disruptors” at 6:30 pm. More info and RSVP donschool.org/disruptors.

Friday, January 23rd 5:30 to 6:15 pm
for fifth, seventh, and eighth grade caregivers
While Middle Schoolers prepare for No Fear Friday, caregivers are invited to an informal reception with Meredith and Gordon’s Leadership Team. Doors open at 5:30 pm for students’ drop-off; the show begins at 6 pm. RSVP donschool.org/middleschoolmeredith.

Friday, January 30th 6:15 to 7:45 pm
for sixth grade caregivers
A welcome reception during the sixth graders’ social event from 6 to 8 pm. RSVP donschool.org/sixthmeredith.

Thursday, February 5th 5:30 to 6:15 pm
for Preschool, Young Kindergarten, and Kindergarten caregivers
A welcome reception before the parent education event at 6:30 pm. Additional info and RSVP details will be shared in upcoming Gordon News editions.

Thursday, April 23rd 5:30 pm
for first through fourth grade caregivers
A welcome reception prior to the parent education event at 6:30 pm. More info and RSVP forms will be shared in Gordon News in the weeks ahead.

And of course, everyone is invited to:

A new chapter
Celebrating the new year and new Head of School
Friday, October 3rd, 5-7 pm, 195 District Park, Providence
www.gordonschool.org/new chapter