It is with tremendous enthusiasm that Tower School announces the appointment of Todd Eveleth as Tower School’s 12th Head of School in its 110-year history.

Todd will join us from The Nantucket New School, a Pre-K–8 school on Nantucket, where he serves as Head of School. Mr. Eveleth’s 24-year career as an educator and administrator is rooted in New England independent schools and boarding schools. Prior to his current headship, he served for 17 years at The Fessenden School in Newton, MA, in roles that ranged from English teacher, English Department Chair, Dean of Students, Upper School Division Head, Dorm Parent, and Coach.

Todd is a dynamic leader who cherishes opportunities to create deep relationships within the community; he is known as engaging, warm and kind.

The distinctive combination of Todd’s depth of experience in elementary and middle school education, and as a current Head of School makes him uniquely well-positioned to lead Tower School at this exciting time in our school’s trajectory.

We look forward to welcoming the Eveleth family to our school and the greater Marblehead community.

Tower School Welcomes Head of the Middle School Division, Murielle St. Paul, as of July 2023

It is with great pleasure that we share news of Tower’s incoming Head of Middle School, Murielle St. Paul. She is currently the Associate Director of Academic Support and a Dean at Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts.

Ms. St. Paul holds a B.S. in Health Science and a Master's in Special Education. Her expertise in health, science and learning differences combine with her equitable teaching style to form a holistic skill set for helping adolescents to know themselves as learners and individuals.

In addition to her work as an educator, Murielle is a member of Milton Academy’s Faculty Council, and of Milton’s Teaching and Learning Team. The Council facilitates strategic decision-making to impact the long-term workings of the Academy. As a member of the Teaching and Learning Team, Murielle works with teachers to set their professional growth commitment and achieve their goals toward supporting student learning at Milton Academy.

Tower's Incoming Head of School, Todd Eveleth says, "Murielle's balanced, thoughtful approach to her students is a perfect match for Tower, and I cannot wait to partner with her."

We are thrilled that Murielle St. Paul will join Tower in July of 2023.

Head of School Serena Wilkie Gifford Announces Plans to Step Down

Serena Wilkie Gifford is a thoughtful, effective leader who cares deeply about Tower's mission and supporting a culture of belonging for students and families. We will miss Ms. Gifford's tremendous leadership and her joyful connections with students.

Nevertheless, as a 110-year-old institution, we are also a forward-looking community that embraces new perspectives and experiences. As such, we are thrilled to welcome Tower's 12th Head of School, Todd Eveleth, who officially takes the reins in July 2023.

Tower School Bids Fond Farewell to Head of the Middle School Division, Ryan Buckley, as of July 2023

After serving as Tower's Head of the Middle School Division for six rewarding years, Ryan Buckley announced his plans to seek new opportunities for professional growth, be that in the classroom or in leadership roles, at the end of the 2022–2023 school year. “I have been honored to lead the Middle School—a rewarding time marked by progress in many areas, including student-led conferences, the This I Believe capstone project, and a mission-driven framework for supporting early adolescents.”

Ryan Buckley, will lead the Middle School until he departs in June 2023.