About Head of School Search Updates

To Friends of First Presbyterian Day School,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to inform you that we have received the resignation of Dr. John Patterson, Head of School, effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Patterson shared his decision with the faculty and staff earlier today. Beginning July 1, 2025, he will assume a leadership role as Head of School at the prestigious Brentwood Academy, in Brentwood, TN.

皇冠体育官网 is strong and in a great place in her history! Dr. Patterson, during his five-year tenure at 皇冠体育官网, has left an indelible mark on our school. His pursuit of excellence and passion for 皇冠体育官网 are evident across the campus, in our classrooms, and in the hearts of many. Some of his notable accomplishments include:

• Campus improvements, such as renovations of nearly every building on campus, enhancing the entrance and exit to make them more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing, and beautifying the campus through landscaping initiatives
• Accelerating fundraising efforts, which were bolstered by the addition of a Director of Development
• Implementing a comprehensive safety program, including the introduction of a uniformed officer on campus
• Deep care for students, knowing most by name, praying for them, and maintaining an open-door policy to ensure accessibility
• Creating an amazing leadership team with his support staff
• Leading the school to a successful renewal of accreditation from three agencies in March of this year, receiving high praise from visiting professionals involved in the process

It has been my privilege, as the Chair of the Board, to have supported Dr. Patterson in his leadership role in strengthening 皇冠体育官网’s status as one of the nation’s exemplary Christian schools. His embodiment of 皇冠体育官网’s mission, “to educate and equip students to change the world for God’s glory,” has been a hallmark of his time here. We deeply appreciate his dedication to the school, its mission, and our community. He and Cindy will be greatly missed! We trust that God will continue to use them for His glory, as they move forward.

In accordance with our by-laws, the Board of Trustees will begin a national search for a new Head of School. We are committed to transparency throughout this process and will keep the school community updated through a dedicated page on the 皇冠体育官网 website. The Board is optimistic and confident that 皇冠体育官网’s future is strong and bright. God’s faithfulness and goodness will continue to guide us as we move forward with unwavering commitment to our mission and values.

For God’s glory,

Terri Harper
Board of Trustees, Chair