Richard Kassissieh

Richard Kassissieh is an experienced educator and administrator currently serving as Head of School at Stratford Hall since August 2022. With over two decades of leadership in various educational roles, Kassissieh has held positions such as Director and Advisor at Leadership + Design, overseeing innovative leadership seminars while advising on organizational strategy. As Director of the American Friends of Maru-a-Pula since 1996, Kassissieh has successfully raised significant funds for educational initiatives and facilitated student exchanges. Additionally, Kassissieh spent a decade at University Prep, where responsibilities included overseeing academics and strategic initiatives, leading curriculum development, and mentoring faculty. Previous experience includes roles at Catlin Gabel School and San Francisco University High School, where technology and curriculum integration were a focus. Kassissieh holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Teacher Education from Stanford University and a B.A. in Biological Anthropology from Harvard University.