School Leadership
Branch Administration Team
Stephen Judice, Head of School
Laura Davis, Associate Head of School
Robbin Mills, Executive Assistant to HOS, Payroll, Marketing
Betsy West, Director of Advancement and Operations
Scott Hill, IT and Facilities Manager
Maryam Habib, Director of Admissions
Valentina Pita, Financial Manager
Board of Trustees
The Branch School Board of Trustees sets the vision and direction for our school. Members include dedicated 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
Linda Lindeman, Vice Chair
Trudy Holmes, Secretary
Kevin Hagenlocher, Treasurer
Julia Adams
Jim Golman
Helen Hankins (Director Emerita)
Susan Irby
Steve Shaper
Jennifer St. Julian
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