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Executive Administration

Visionary leaders committed to academic excellence and holistic development.
Dr. Elena Martinez - Head of School

Dr. Elena Martinez

Head of School

Ed.D., Columbia University. Over 22 years of transformational leadership, previously served as superintendent of innovative school districts. Passionate about STEAM equity and global citizenship.

Mr. James Khalil - Dean of Academics

Mr. James Khalil

Dean of Academics

M.A. from Oxford University. Curriculum architect & IB evaluator. Led Alpha to 5 consecutive years of IB Excellence Awards. Advocates for project-based learning.

Ms. Patricia Wong - Director of Athletics

Ms. Patricia Wong

Dir. of Athletics & Wellness

Former national swim coach, 15+ years in athletic development. Built 12 championship teams and holistic wellness curriculum emphasizing mental resilience.

Dr. Rohan Sharma - Dean of Student Affairs

Dr. Rohan Sharma

Dean of Student Affairs

PhD in Educational Psychology. Champion of inclusive excellence, social-emotional learning, and leadership development programs.

Ms. Catherine Oduya - Director of Operations

Ms. Catherine Oduya

Dir. of Finance & Operations

MBA, strategic planner overseeing campus expansion, sustainability initiatives, and scholarship funding.

Mr. David Chen - Admissions Director

Mr. David Chen

Dir. of Admissions & Outreach

15 years in international enrollment, built a diverse community of 35+ nationalities. Leads global partnerships & recruitment.

Department Leadership

Academic experts guiding our core disciplines.
Dr. Sophia Rivera - STEM Chair

Dr. Sophia Rivera

Chair, STEM & Innovation

PhD in Physics, former NASA researcher. Leads robotics, AI curriculum, and annual STEM symposium.

Prof. Michael Okonkwo - Humanities Chair

Prof. Michael Okonkwo

Chair, Humanities & Social Sciences

Published author, leads Model UN, debate, and global perspectives program.

Ms. Linda Park - Arts Director

Ms. Linda Park

Director of Visual & Performing Arts

Award-winning artist, curated annual arts festival and international exhibitions.

Mr. Thomas Weber - Athletics Coordinator

Mr. Thomas Weber

Head Athletic Coordinator

Former professional soccer coach, directs 20+ interscholastic teams and fitness programs.

Outstanding Faculty Body

Our educators hold advanced degrees from top universities worldwide and bring real-world experience into the classroom.

Faculty member

Dr. Alan Grant

Mathematics & Data Science

PhD, MIT
Faculty member

Prof. Nadia El-Sayed

Chemistry Research

Oxford University
Faculty member

Mr. James Carter

English & Creative Writing

Columbia MFA
Faculty member

Ms. Anita Mehta

Computer Science & AI

Stanford Graduate
Faculty member

Dr. Luis Fernandez

History & Global Studies

Yale University
Faculty member

Prof. Grace Okafor

Economics & Entrepreneurship

LSE

85% of faculty hold Master's or Doctoral degrees

Support & Operations Team

Counseling Team Lead

Mrs. Sarah Johnson

Lead School Counselor

Licensed clinical counselor, dedicated to student well-being and college guidance.

IT Director

Mr. Kevin Zhou

Director of Technology

Cybersecurity expert, manages 1:1 device program and smart campus infrastructure.

Librarian

Ms. Clara Hughes

Head Librarian

MLIS, curates digital resources and research literacy programs.

Facilities Manager

Mr. Robert Foster

Facilities Director

LEED certified, oversees sustainable campus operations.

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