Head of George School to Present “When One Door Opens”.to Newtown Quaker Meeting
Justin Brandon, the new Head of School at George School, will present his spiritual journey, “When One Door Opens”, for the adult class of Newtown Meeting at 9:45 Sunday, September 21 in person and on Zoom. Meeting for Worship in the manner of Friends will follow at 11 a.m.
Justin Brandon is the 10th Head of School in George School’s 132-year history. Born and raised in the Bronx NY, Justin grew up with his mother, an English and French teacher; his father, a bus driver for mass transit; and his older sister, Nikki. A proud alumnus of Riverdale Country School, Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African-American Studies from Macalester College. He earned his Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Justin has served as a history teacher and coach and held a variety of administrative positions at a range of outstanding independent schools, including The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA and Moorestown Friends School in Moorestown, NJ. Most recently, Justin was the Associate Head of School at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh NC.
Justin currently serves on the Macalester College Athletics Advisory Board and is a Trustee of the One Schoolhouse Board. He has facilitated workshops on leadership, cultural competency, student well-being, equitable hiring practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion at regional and national conferences. He participated in the Friends Council Institute for Engaging Leadership and was a recipient of a NAIS E.E. Ford Aspiring Heads of School Fellowship.
Justin says he most enjoys spending time with his wife Angela, daughter Jozi, and family and friends. He loves to travel, explore the outdoors, and is an avid reader.
Newtown Friends Meeting, co-founded in 1815 by Quaker minister and artist, Edward Hicks, has Sunday School classes for children and adults each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and worship based on expectant silence “after the manner of Friends” at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Norval Reece, Community Contributor