The Haverford School announces new division heads

The Haverford School is pleased to announce that Patrick Andrén, who currently serves as Head of the Upper School at St. Mark’s School of Texas, will succeed Matt Green as Head of Upper School; and Dr. Pam Greenblatt, who for the past three years has been the Director of the Enrichment and Learning Center at The Haverford School, will succeed Dr. Ron Duska as Head of Lower School. Both positions will be effective July 1, 2018.

“The Haverford School has been blessed with wonderful divisional leaders for many years. In Dr. Pam Greenblatt and Mr. Patrick Andrén, we have found educators and leaders who exemplify The Haverford School’s devotion to preparing boys for lives of meaning,” said Headmaster John A. Nagl.

Andrén’s administrative and teaching experience includes Dean of Academics at Pomfret School, Director of College Counseling at Marianapolis Preparatory School, and history teacher at Brunswick School. He earned an M.A. from Columbia University and an A.B. from Lafayette College. Andrén attended the all-boys Brunswick School from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 1993. It was in this single-sex environment that Andrén says he had many opportunities to develop his passions, have his assumptions challenged, and stretch himself. The Brunswick School motto, “Courage, Honor, Truth,” was a living part of his school experience and continues to have a lasting impact on his life and his philosophy as an educator. Andrén strongly believes that the single-sex model is powerful in developing well-rounded, ethical young men – a vision that is shared at The Haverford School.

“From the moment I stepped on campus, I could feel the positive energy from students, faculty, and parents. It was clear that this is a place that takes seriously its commitment to helping boys become good men.” said Andrén. “What was also evident is that while Haverford has a clear sense of its own identity, the community continues to look for ways to create an even more powerful experience for its students. It is an aspirational place. This type of community ethos is what made my own experience as a student at an all-boys’ school so powerful.”

Dr. Greenblatt joined The Haverford School in 2014 after working in several capacities at AIM Academy, most recently as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. She began her AIM Academy career as Director of the Speech and Language Department, working to develop an integrated curriculum tailored for students with language-based learning disabilities. She also helped design a professional development series linking AIM faculty to experts in the fields of reading, math, writing, and science, as well as a master’s-level teacher residency model in partnership with the Special Education degree program at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

Greenblatt holds a doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from The George Washington University, and a double bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Speech and Hearing Science from The George Washington University.

“I am honored, appreciative, and excited to be stepping into the role of Head of Lower School,” said Greenblatt. “Our teachers are highly invested in creating a learning environment for students that is unmatched; this is reflected in their understanding of each boy as an individual, their desire to craft lessons and learning opportunities that are differentiated and creative, and their willingness to integrate new instructional approaches. I am fortunate to be part of the Haverford community, which at its core is deeply invested in the development of boys’ character and intellect, and also allows space for students to discover their passions and talents.”