ON CAMPUS
Rachel Wright Leading the Academic Office Earlier this year, Rachel Wright—a 10-year employee with Cheshire Academy—was appointed the new assistant head of school for academic affairs. In her new role, Wright is leading the Academic Office and moving Cheshire Academy’s vision forward, serving as an integral part in the life of CA by working closely with faculty and promising both a rigorous and appropriately challenging academic experience for the student body.
Wright’s husband, Nathan Wright, is a boarding school and IB Diploma Programme alumnus and works as CA’s director of institutional research and strategic initiatives. Together, they have three children between the ages of 1 and 7. Outside of CA, Wright is pursuing a Doctorate of Education degree in leadership and learning in organizations through Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. Wright is an avid reader and enjoys home renovation projects. During the pandemic, the Wright family refinished an addition on their home, transforming the space into a library. They also planted several new gardens. 28
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Wright is also a longtime choral singer and a fan of musical theater. Growing up, she participated in summer music camp and AP Music Theory in high school and, while at Cornell University, she was a member of the women’s chorus group. More recently, she’s performed with the West Hartford Women’s Chorale and was lead singer of the faculty band, CABoom. We recently spoke with Wright to have her introduce herself to the greater CA community, and to hear about her experiences and plans in her new capacity.
