Laurie Smilack

Laurie Smilack has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as Head of School at Community School since July 2025. Prior to this role, Laurie held the position of Division Head at New City School from July 2018 to June 2025. Laurie's earlier career includes significant roles at The Lovett School, where responsibilities spanned from Lower School Director of Curriculum and Instruction to Lower School Assistant Principal, in addition to teaching and leading in various grade levels from kindergarten to 4th grade. Laurie's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Curriculum Development and Assessment from Webster University.