Kevin Yaley

Kevin Yaley was named Head of Francis Parker School in 2010 following an extensive national search. He is the 12th person to fill the position since the school’s founding in 1912 and is now leading Parker into its second century with great energy and vision.

Prior to stepping into the top leadership role, Kevin enjoyed 13 years of teaching history, ethics, and philosophy, first at the University of San Diego High School and later at Parker. He also coached cross country, track and field, and soccer during that time.

In 2004, Kevin was tapped to serve as Parker’s Director of Admissions. The following year, he was appointed Associate Head of School, a position he held for five years.

He was a fellow of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Edward E. Ford Fellowship for Aspiring Heads and was recently awarded a fellowship to the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership’s 2017 Heads of Schools Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Kevin also served on the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Board of Standards from 2008 to 2016.

He received a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Notre Dame and an additional master's degree from San Diego State University.

Kevin and his wife, Shawna, are parents of three Parker graduates—Solia ’13, Indiana, ’16, and Ansel ’17.