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  • Upcoming Milestones - Spring 2023

    March 22, 2023

    New Head of Early Childhood: Carissa Lacy

    After a two-year search process, I am excited to say that we have
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  • Knightlife - Spring 2023

    March 22, 2023

    March 22, 2023

    Dear PDS Community:

    With Spring Break behind us, we are

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  • New Program: Cultural Expeditions

    April 7, 2022

    Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Cultural Expeditions Program at PDS! We passionately believe in experiential education and giving boys first-hand experiences. As we strive to live out PDS’ mission, our goal is to set a foundation for boys to grow in wisdom,

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  • Upcoming Milestones - Spring 2022

    February 22, 2022

    Southern Association of Independent School Accreditation

    PDS has been an accredited member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) for many years. As educators firmly committed to offering a robust academic

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  • Knightlife - Spring 2022

    February 22, 2022
    Knightlife

    February 22, 2022

    Dear PDS Community:

    This second trimester has been

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  • Knightlife - Fall 2022 - Learning Never Stops

    February 22, 2022
    Knightlife

    December 13, 2022

    LEARNING NEVER STOPS

    Knightlife

    November 11, 2021

    Dear PDS Community:

    It's been a great first trimester of learning, activities, special events, and wide-ranging experiences for the boys. Highlights

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  • September Update from the Head of School

    September 3, 2021

    Dear PDS Community:

    It's been an exciting start to the year! I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know your sons. They are enthusiastic, intelligent, and hard-working. Since I am still learning about our school, it allows

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  • Brad Sewell

    April 2, 2020

    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.

    Position: Head of School
    Last Name: Sewell
    First Name: Brad
    Division: Administration
    Phone - Work: 901-842-4617
    Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    Work City: Memphis
    Work State: TN
    Work Zip: 38111
    Degrees: M.Sc. Philosophy, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; B.A. History and Theology, The College at Southeastern Wake Forest, NC

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