Welcome to Saint Andrew’s School. I encourage you to take the time to explore the outstanding programs, services, and campus facilities that make our school special. From Pre-K through high school, our students are inspired by their peers and a talented and supportive faculty who are dedicated to providing them with the tools for educational and personal success in the 21st century.
The school’s mission focuses on practicing our core values of academic excellence, community, honor, integrity, and respect in all areas of life. Using these principles, we strive to unlock the potential in each student, to inspire their intellectual curiosity, and to assist in their growth and maturity in a safe and caring environment. Ultimately, we want our students to become lifelong learners and positive, contributing members of the communities of which they are and will be a part.
Please come visit with us and experience the warmth and energy that surround our school and the vitality of our academic and campus life. We invite you to meet some of our students, faculty, coaches, and administration as you make important school choice decisions.
We wish you well, and we look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Ethan Shapiro
Head of School
Head of School Bio
Ethan Shapiro became Interim head of school at Saint Andrew’s School in July 2017 and was named the school's 10th Head of School, beginning January 1, 2019. During his time at Saint Andrew’s, he is focusing on delivering the school’s mission of developing every child in mind, body, and spirit.
Shapiro has over 35 years of independent school experience, 29 years serving Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, where he worked in various administrative, academic, and coaching roles including Dean of Faculty, Director of Summer School, Dean of Students, Russian Language and History Instructor, Resident Life Faculty, and Varsity Wrestling Coach. He was also a History teacher at the Fay School in Southborough, Massachusetts. During his academic tenure, he received numerous honors including the Rupert Radford Faculty Fellowship Award, Harlan G. Ellis Instructorship, and Phillips Exeter Faculty Prize.
Over his career, Shapiro has led work on strategic plans, academic and curricular matters, faculty management and recruitment initiatives, capital campaigns, resident life training, reporting laws, and budget management. He earned the respect of his professional colleagues for his intellect, leadership, organization, and his undying commitment to students and faculty.
Shapiro received a B.A. in History from Colby College and an M.A. in Russian Language and Literature from Middlebury College. He lives on the campus of Saint Andrew’s and is the proud parent of five children - ranging from High School to College years.
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A non-profit, independent, co-educational school for grades Pre-K - 12, Saint Andrew's School is a private day and boarding school located in Boca Raton, educating the best students from across Palm Beach County, Florida, the United States, and throughout the world in the Episcopal tradition.
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