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Community

The Chadwick community is warm and welcoming and takes the school’s Mission to heart. Our faculty, leadership and trustees work together to create an environment where students feel known, supported and inspired to lead lives of purpose and possibility. We are built on connection and a deep commitment to the growth of everyone who sets foot on our campus.


Faculty Who Lead by Example

Chadwick faculty are more than subject experts — they’re mentors, collaborators and champions for their students. With more than 70% holding advanced degrees, our teachers bring deep knowledge and real passion to their classrooms. And with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, they’re able to build meaningful relationships with every student.

Whether coaching a team, advising a club or leading a trip abroad, our teachers help students grow in and out of the classroom. They show up invested, curious and ready to spark learning in every form.
 

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School Leadership Team

In service to Chadwick’s Mission and informed by the views of the school community, the Chadwick School Leadership Team establishes and implements operational priorities for the ultimate benefit of our students.

Roessler-Chadwick Foundation Board of Trustees

Since 1963, the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation (RCF) has supported the long-term sustainability of Chadwick School. The Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated volunteers — current parents, alumni, parents of alumni and external experts in various fields — who bring a wide range of experiences and leadership skills to Chadwick.

The Board oversees both Chadwick School (Palos Verdes, California) and Chadwick International (Songdo, South Korea), and it plays a key role in upholding the school’s Mission and long-term financial health.  The Board also manages the Head of School. Chadwick School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the RCF Board of Trustees?

The RCF Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight of Chadwick School and Chadwick International. Specifically, that oversight includes:

  • Maintaining the Chadwick Mission and Strategic Plan.
  • Hiring and managing the Head of School.
  • Ensuring Chadwick's financial stability.
How large is the RCF Board and how are Trustees selected?
The RCF Board of Trustees can be as large as 24 members, but no fewer than 15 members. The process to recruit new trustees is a comprehensive multi-year one, in order to ensure that a wide variety of skill sets and diverse professional backgrounds are at all times represented. Each trustee is an uncompensated volunteer who can be elected for a total of two consecutive three-year terms.
What are the Board Committees?

The RCF Board of Trustees delegates the management of tasks by appointing committees, including the following:

  • Standing Committees
  • Advancement Committee
  • Chadwick International Governing Board
  • Committee on Trustees
  • Executive Committee
  • Facilities Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Mission Fulfillment Committee
  • Special Committees (as deemed necessary to perform or discharge a special project or task)
  • Conditional Use Permit Committee
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Head of School Transition Committee
What are the guidelines that govern the RCF Board?

The RCF Board of Trustees follows the guidelines outlined in the Bylaws of the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation.