Tremont School Names New Head of School

The following information is from Tremont School in Weston:

Bill Wilmot, Academic Director of the has been named Head of School by the Tremont School Board of Trustees. With this appointment, Wilmot becomes the founding Head for the new school, which opened its doors this past September to 11 students in grades 5 and 6.

"Bill has done a tremendous job this year as our Academic Director, and indeed has been acting as head of school since Day One," said David Vaughn, Tremont School's board chair. "It is with genuine excitement and gratitude for his hard work and leadership that we make it official by naming Bill as our founding Head of School. He has the perfect combination of skills, experience, and enthusiasm for our mission to drive us through our critical growth years. We couldn't be happier with this announcement."

"I am honored and excited to expand my role with the Tremont School,” said Bill Wilmot. “Starting a school is an enormous job and not the work of any one person. Our school exists because of the work of everyone involved in the school-faculty, parents, volunteers, and most of all the students. The board's decision to entrust me with the role of Head of School is to me a clear indication of the amazing dedication of the entire Tremont community."

Wilmot holds an Ed.M in School Leadership, specializing in School Development, from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and an undergraduate degree from St. John's College with a focus on philosophy and the history of science and math. Prior to joining Tremont School, he served as the Head of School for
Seacoast Charter School, an arts-integrated, K-8 charter school, working to nurture students in their exploration, support teachers in their innovations, and build a learning community for everyone.

Located in Weston, Tremont School is a new independent middle school that provides a truly connected learning experience in which its students can build the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for life in the 21st century.

Tremont School currently enrolls grades 5 to 7, and will add a grade each
year until reaching full capacity in 2017. For more information, please visit the Tremont School website.