About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
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Head of School Search

Hero Treatment

Head of School William R. MacMullen ’78 has announced his retirement after a remarkable career at Taft. Willy and his wife, Pam, will retire following the 2022-23 academic year, having served Taft for a combined tenure of 65 years.

Willy MacMullen will continue to lead the school through the coming academic year and will end his tenure at Taft on June 30, 2023. The new Head of School will begin their tenure on July 1, 2023.

As the school searches for its next leader, this page will serve as a resource for information about the search for and transition to a new Head of School. If you have questions, comments, or feedback, please email headsearch@taftschool.org. Comments will be sent, in confidence, to the co-chairs of the search committee.

Search Updates

Global Leadership Advisory Firm Spencer Stuart to Assist in Head of School Search (April 30, 2022)
A Message from the Chairs of the Head of School Search Committee (April 5, 2022)
Formation of the Head of School Search Committee (March 18, 2022)
Grant Porter’s Email to the Taft Community (February 25, 2022)
Head of School William R. MacMullen '78 to Retire in June 2023 (February 25, 2022)
Willy MacMullen’s Retirement Announcement (February 25, 2022)

Head of School Search Committee

Committee Members

Jonathan D. Albert '79, P'09,'11
J. Kingman Gordon '88
Sarkis D. Izmirlian II '90, P'20,'22,'24, Co-Chair
Ernest O. Kwarteng '98
Amanda Costanzo McGovern '93
Tamara M. Sinclair '05
Kate Genung Taylor ’94, Co-Chair
Jo Klingenstein Ziesing '78, P'07,'09,'12

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