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Head of School


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  • Administration

Brad Sewell is the 13th Head of School of Presbyterian Day School (PDS), a private school serving boys 2-years old through sixth grade in Memphis, TN.

He came to PDS from Veritas Christian Academy of Houston, TX, where he had served as Head of School as well as other leadership roles from 2009-2021. Before beginning his career in education, he served as a social worker at CrossReach with the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh.

A graduate of Southeastern College at Wake Forest, NC, he earned his bachelor’s degree in History and Theology. He holds a master’s degree from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland in Philosophy. Over the course of his career, he has taught courses across a variety of disciplines including history, philosophy, and Christian studies, and traveled extensively with students throughout the U.S. and internationally introducing them to historical and cultural studies.

Brad and his wife, Janell, have two sons, Lewis and Dominic. He enjoys travel, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities of all kinds.

Work Address

Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

Degrees

M.Sc. Philosophy, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; B.A. History and Theology, The College at Southeastern Wake Forest, NC

Leadership Team

Mark Fruitt

Mark Fruitt

Principal of the Elementary Division
Laura Glenn

Laura Glenn

Head of Elementary
Carissa Lacy

Carissa Lacy

Head of Early Childhood
Rachel Bishop

Rachel Bishop

Director of Admission and Enrollment Management
Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

Chief Information Officer
Ross Hurst

Ross Hurst

Chief Financial Officer
Chris Oliver

Chris Oliver

Chief Advancement Officer
Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Director of Athletics & Operations
Cheryl Burkart

Cheryl Burkart

Director of Administrative Support / Administrative Assistant for Brad Sewell
Emily Lequerica

Emily Lequerica

Director of Research and Innovation for Boys' Education