With her strong educational background and commitment to inclusive learning environments, Leah is dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for Middle School students. Leah holds dual Master’s Degrees in Music Education from the University of Georgia and Middle School Education and Administration from Johns Hopkins University. Before joining Mount Vernon in 2021, Leah served at Savannah…
Russ Malsnee has served as the Director of Security at the Mount Vernon School since the fall of 2020. For the past 17 years, Russ has held a security leadership role with private schools in Atlanta. He is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive academically,…
Dr. Santi oversees Mount Vernon’s IT, Educational Technology, and Registrar teams. Her role is to guide these teams in a strategic effort to discover and support emerging, sustainable, and innovative technology for the school. She began her career as a high school English educator, teaching students and teachers for over 15 years, before moving into…
Denise leads the strategic planning and execution of fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Working closely with alumni, parents, and community members, Denise and her team successfully solicit donations and steward contributions to achieve the School’s Annual Fund and Capital Campaign goals. With over 20 years of experience, she brings a wealth of expertise and dedication…
Matt is responsible for creating and nurturing a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment for employees while also ensuring that stakeholders have meaningful interactions and experiences with the organization. With 10+ years in education, arts, and leadership, Matt fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration. As a SHRM-certified professional, he leads talent acquisition and development. Matt…
Michele is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies to enhance brand awareness for the School, MVSO, and Mount Vernon Ventures. With over two decades of marketing experience, Michele excels in team leadership and crafting impactful campaigns. Before coming to Mount Vernon in 2021, Michele was Chief Marketing Officer at GreenPrint, a public…
As Chief Financial & Operations Officer, Courtney oversees the financial operations and strategies for the School, managing financial planning, reporting, risk management, and investment decisions to ensure fiscal health. Courtney also oversees Mount Vernon’s operations and technology teams. With nearly a decade of experience at the Coca-Cola Company before joining Mount Vernon in 2019, Courtney…
Dr. Lee is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where all individuals feel valued, seen, and heard. Before joining Mount Vernon in 2021, Dr. Lee held leadership positions at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire and St. Mark’s School in Massachusetts, where she played instrumental roles…
Kirsten oversees all aspects of the admissions process, including recruitment, selection, and enrollment strategies, to attract and admit a diverse and qualified student body. Kirsten brings over two decades of experience in admissions, having served as the Director of Admissions at Atlanta Girls’ School for over 11 years before joining Mount Vernon in 2012. With…
With extensive experience in both international and domestic education, Trish is a dynamic leader known for her deep knowledge of best practices. She excels in developing key support services and instructional programs and is highly effective as a mentor, delivering impactful professional development. Trish is dedicated to shaping organizational culture and leading during times of…