School Leadership

Branch Administration Team

Emily Smith, Head of School
Laura Davis, Academic Director
Betty Baker, Business Officer
Betsy West, Executive Assistant to Head of School
Robbin Mills, Director of Advancement and Human Resources
Scott Hill, IT and Facilities 
Lindsey Doebener, Communications Coordinator
Juanita Wilson, Admissions Coordinator

Board of Trustees

The Branch School Board of Trustees sets the vision and direction for our school. Members include dedicated Branch parents, former parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends. Each brings their own professional experience, insight, and love for the school to the task of safeguarding Branch’s purpose, mission, and future.

Ann Hightower, Chair
Michael Wilson, Vice Chair
Trudy Holmes, Secretary
Kevin Hagenlocher, Treasurer
Jim Golmon
Helen Hankins (Director Emerita)
Karl Kinley
Linda Lindeman
Steve Shaper
Jennifer St. Julian
Calvin Williams

Nearly 20 years ago the first Branch School class I met impressed me with their gentleness, curiosity and energy.  I decided I wanted to volunteer there after retiring.  Once I realized the qualities I’d observed in students resulted from the school’s mission, I wanted to help it grow and prosper, and joined the Board.

Ann Hightower, Board Chair