Headmaster’s Corner

Meredyth Cole

Head of School, The Lovett School

Meredyth Cole has been the head of school at The Lovett School since 2018 and has 30 years of experience at independent schools throughout the United States. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from The University of Virginia and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of New England.

What is your educational philosophy? I am an ardent proponent of the wholechild philosophy, the active construction of knowledge using multiple modalities to build cognitive, social and emotional skills and to motivate individual passion, self-discovery and collective purpose.

What do you love most about your job? I get to spend every day with engaging, curious and creative students, as well as the adults committed to educating these young people who will be our future!

How is the field of education changing? In 2020, the changes have been at warp speed. It has never been more clear that education must be preparing young people for their futures, not our pasts, and that creativity, cultural competence and resilience are core skills for success.

How can parents best contribute to the education process? Growing up young people is best done in a collaborative manner between school and home. Value alignment, transparency, trust, understanding and a shared commitment to the success of children are key components to a successful process.

What advice would you offer parents about their children’s education? I would go back to the whole-child piece and the importance of value alignment. To be successful in life, young people need to build cognitive, social and emotional skills.

THE LOVETT SCHOOL

Emphasis: The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life. Year Founded: 1926 Grades: K-12 Students: 1,643 Avg. Class Size: 16 Tuition Range: $26,500-$30,800 Accreditations or Affiliations: NAIS, SACS, SAIS

Location: 4075 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327

Contact: 404-262-3032, lovett.org