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Head of School
Brad Weaver, Ed.D, is an independent school leader focused on creativity, challenging academics, ethical development, experiential education, service learning, and culturally responsive teaching.
Dr. Weaver has a doctorate of educational administration from Boston College, a master of arts in curriculum and instruction in the natural sciences from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a bachelor of arts in English and music performance from Wake Forest University. He studied classical guitar at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and holds a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership and cultural studies from the University of Houston.
He has participated in school accreditation and program evaluations, working with the Association of Independent Schools in New England, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Houston Independent School District. Dr. Weaver has published numerous children’s nonfiction books (with coauthor Jeanne Wallace-Weaver), written professional guides and articles, and presented at educators’ conferences.
Dr. Weaver enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife Jeanne and their two children, Benjamin and Isabella, who are both graduates of SCDS. He is an avid mountain biker, climber, and trail runner, and has lived and traveled extensively overseas.
Dr. Weaver has a doctorate of educational administration from Boston College, a master of arts in curriculum and instruction in the natural sciences from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a bachelor of arts in English and music performance from Wake Forest University. He studied classical guitar at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and holds a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership and cultural studies from the University of Houston.
He has participated in school accreditation and program evaluations, working with the Association of Independent Schools in New England, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Houston Independent School District. Dr. Weaver has published numerous children’s nonfiction books (with coauthor Jeanne Wallace-Weaver), written professional guides and articles, and presented at educators’ conferences.
Dr. Weaver enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife Jeanne and their two children, Benjamin and Isabella, who are both graduates of SCDS. He is an avid mountain biker, climber, and trail runner, and has lived and traveled extensively overseas.
Sonoma Country Day School
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The premier, fully accredited, independent TK-8 college preparatory school in Sonoma County. Located in northern Santa Rosa and proud home of The Jackson Theater, SCDS offers a challenging academic program rich in fine and performing arts, music, world languages, and social and emotional learning. For more than thirty years SCDS has been the school that brings learning to life.
