Christopher R. Tompkins
Episcopal Collegiate School of Little Rock named Christopher R. Tompkins of East Greenville, Pennsylvania, as its new head of school.
Tompkins appointment is effective July 1.
In his 25-year career in independent school education, Tompkins has been an enrollment director, classroom teacher and held various senior leadership roles.
Most recently, Tompkins spent seven years as head of school of The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, a co-ed boarding and day school.
Before that, he spent eight years as assistant head of school for enrollment and director of admissions and financial aid for eight years at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
“Mr. Tompkins’ exceptional leadership background as a current head of school, combined with his experiences in teaching, institutional advancement, enrollment management, financial aid, strategic planning, boarding and international education make him the perfect choice of the board of trustees to lead Episcopal Collegiate to the completion of numerous 21st century initiatives,” said Chuck Erwin, president of Episcopal’s board.
Tompkins takes over for Thomas N. Southard, who has been Episcopal’s interim head of school. His term will end on June 30.
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