As Head of School at Rye Country Day School (RCDS), Randall Dunn leverages more than 30 years of experience leading schools to oversee operations and student success at the PK-12 independent school in New York. He has held this position since 2022, during which time he has steered significant curricular transformation to facilitate experiential learning and enhanced skill development. Randall Dunn also spearheaded the school's new vision statement and strategic initiatives, launched a new master plan, and initiated a $125 million capital campaign.
Before joining RCDS, Randall Dunn was Head of School at a PK-12 independent school in Chicago with 1,200 students and 250 faculty and staff. He also served in similar leadership roles at The Roeper School in Michigan, Landon School in Maryland, and Derby Academy in Massachusetts. He began his career in education as a sixth grade and coach at The Potomac School in Virginia.
Complementing his extensive experience, he holds a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brown University and was a fellow of Columbia University's Klingenstein Program for Visiting Heads of School.