Search REQUEST VISIT US APPLY FAST FACTS ADMISSION OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS GIVING COUGAR COMMUNITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Head of School Administrative Team Board of Trustees Faculty/Staff HEAD OF SCHOOL REOPENING AND COVID-19 UPDATES "Loving support, high standards and passionate community members are what fuel Collegiate. The distinct honor of partnering with Trustees, colleagues, students, parents and alumni to ensure that Collegiate’s mission is lived and experienced every day is a sacred trust, and one I welcome." – Penny B. Evins Head of School Contact: 804.741.9702 email PROFESSIONAL Head of School St. Paul’s School for Girls Brooklandville, Maryland 2013-2019 Leads an early childhood through Pre-Kindergarten program and the 5th-12th Grade girls’ school; has launched numerous innovative programs, incorporated inquiry- based electives into the curriculum and increased enrollment and fundraising. Lower School Head Isidore Newman School New Orleans, Louisiana 2008-2013 Led an 80-member faculty and 450 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade and revamped the curriculum and strategic, growth-oriented evaluation of faculty. Strategic Planning Consultant/Admission Associate The Lovett School Atlanta, Georgia 2005-2006 Conducted peer research on benchmark schools and organizations around the nation regarding student life programs; led focus groups for students and faculty; and produced an action plan for school administrators and board members. Counselor/Administrator The Lovett School Atlanta, Georgia 1998-2005 Oversaw the emotional, social and academic well-being of approximately 450 students in 6th-8th Grades; taught ethics and coached soccer. Middle School Head The Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 1997-1998 Led the division, 5th-8th Grades, of approximately 350 students and 50 faculty members; taught 6th Grade English; and continued serving as Upper School Counselor. Upper School Counselor/Administrator The Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 1996-1997 Served as the school’s first Upper School Counselor; designed and implemented programming; taught ethics and coached soccer. EDUCATION University of Virginia M.Ed., Counselor Education - 1996 Advanced Studies, Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society University of Virginia B.A., English - 1994 Dean’s List For a century, Collegiate School has been rooted in its call to responsible citizenship. This guiding philosophy permeates the Collegiate School experience, inspiring Collegiate graduates to embrace their obligation to serve and make a difference in our world. We believe that outstanding student achievement, superior teaching and innovative programs are the bedrocks of that philosophy, guaranteeing that each student possesses the opportunity to realize their unique potential. We believe that a sense of spirited belonging that fosters life-changing relationships and instills enduring values provides the ethical framework for moral decision-making and principled action. We believe that the Collegiate School experience is unlike any other. IN HER OWN WORDS Messages From the Head of School List of 1 news stories. A Joyful Start! 8/31/2021 Read More We did it! 2020-21 End of School Year Video A Conversation with Head of School Penny Evins List of 9 news stories. Message from the Head of School 6/10/2021 Read More Letter from the Head of School 3/3/2021 Read More COVID-19 Update: Hopeful Steps Forward 2/28/2021 Read More Great to see our students back! 1/19/2021 Read More Associate Head of School Announcement 1/14/2021 Read More Letter to Collegiate Families Jan. 7, 2021 1/7/2021 Read More Welcoming 2021 with Enduring Values, Focus & Heart 1/1/2021 Read More Collegiate School Presents Pageant 12/16/2020 Read More COVID-19 Dashboard Update 12/9/2020 Read More A Message of Thanks from Head of School Penny Evins List of 2 news stories. COVID-19 Update from Collegiate School 11/14/2020 Read More Letter to Collegiate Families Nov. 2, 2020 11/2/2020 Read More Convocation Speech 2020 List of 5 news stories. Our Updated Plan for Reopening 8/10/2020 Read More Reopening Campus - July Update 7/20/2020 Read More Collegiate's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 6/17/2020 Read More A Letter to Our Alumni From Head of School and Board Chair 6/4/2020 Read More Furthering Our Commitment to Inclusion 6/1/2020 Read More Penny B. Evins Shares Remarks With Collegiate's Class of 2020 List of 1 news stories. Joyful Retrospective 5/29/2020 Head of School Penny B. Evins takes a look back at the 2019-20 school year. Read More Head of School Penny B. Evins recently spoke to each division and shared a bit about herself. Lower School Speech Middle School Speech Upper School Speech LEARN MORE ABOUT PENNY B. EVINS List of 7 frequently asked questions. How would people describe you as a person? Give us an overview of your career experiences. What are your thoughts about education and what trends are you following? What do you believe are the key attributes of great independent schools? How would people describe you as a Head of School? What do you like the most about being a Head of School? What can you share about your family? News about Penny List of 1 news stories. Penny B. Evins Leads Collegiate School 7/1/2019 Penny B. Evins begins her tenure today as Collegiate School’s Head of School. Since being selected and accepting the position more than a year ago, Mrs. Evins has devoted time to learning the School’s mission and the School’s philosophy, as articulated by founder Helen Baker: “....Above everything else, I would have you live for humanity’s sake. I would have you good citizens in the widest sense.” Read More PENNY'S BOARD ROLES NAIS National Association of Independent Schools (2019-present) https://www.nais.org/ Heads Network https://www.headsnetwork.org/ Richmond World Affairs Council http://www.richmondworldaffairs.org/ Collegiate School | 103 N. 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