Announcing Greenwood's New Principal

Sarah will be returning to Canada from Scotland, where she is currently Head of the International School of Aberdeen (ISA). Greenwood and ISA have much in common: co-educational and similar in size, both offer rigorous academic programs focused on personalized learning and the development of the whole child. Prior to ISA, Sarah was with Havergal College for 14 years, proceeding from teacher and coach to Head of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics, through Senior School Dean of Students to Head of Upper School. Sarah’s international experience also includes teaching in Japan and living in Belgium and Colombia.

 

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and a Master of Education from the University of Toronto. Her specialist and leadership qualifications include principal, independent school leadership, health and physical education, guidance and career studies and special education. An accomplished athlete, Sarah has won numerous awards at the university and national levels and was a Canadian Olympic swimming team trialist for three Olympics. Sarah is certified in Outdoor Education / Mountain­eering and as a Climbing Instructor. An experienced camper, Sarah attended Camp Tanamakoon and has been a volunteer counsellor at Camp Oochigeas.

 

Sarah is married to Matthew Barry, a math, science and design technology teacher. They have two sons – Nathan, 11, and Cameron, who will soon be 10.

 

A visionary leader who is passionate about teaching and student learning, Sarah has enormous enthusiasm for Greenwood’s mission and vision of a co-ed school providing personalized education and character-building experiences that develop the whole person. With her leadership achievements at highly regarded schools in Toronto and abroad, we are confident Sarah will be an outstanding fit for Greenwood.

 

We are deeply grateful to Allan Hardy for his commitment over the past 14 years – nine of them as Principal – in helping to build the successful school that Greenwood is today. With exemplary skill and integrity, Allan has implemented Greenwood’s founding vision and enhanced its reputation, while at the same time managing its extraordinary growth. He continues to have the full support of the Board over the next year in leading Greenwood. We are particularly appreciative that the ample notice provided by Allan has enabled the school to conduct a timely and thorough search for his successor. Over the coming year, we look forward to formally recognizing Allan’s many achievements at Greenwood. His legacy will be a great one.

 

Sarah’s selection is the culmination of a search process headed by a committee of Board members who identified and reviewed many strong candidates. We thank the teachers, staff, parents, students, alumni and others in the Greenwood community who provided valuable insights to the search committee. We also thank Heather Ring and her team at Caldwell Partners for their excellent work in supporting the search.  

 

We know you will join us in giving Sarah a very warm welcome to our Greenwood community.