Sharon Arne

Accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in strategic planning and community engagement within independent schools, including St. Catherine’s School. Skilled in mentoring educators and designing innovative curricula that drive student success. Dedicated to advancing academic excellence and cultivating a diverse, inclusive learning atmosphere for girls' education.

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads

       2009-2010

• National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Jonathan T. Glass Institute for Future Leaders

       February 2024

• Southern Teachers Agency (STA) Financial Mentoring for New and Aspiring Heads (one-on-one mentoring)

        Aug - Dec 2025 

• 01/24, Appointed as the Leader of the St. Catherine’s School Strategic Planning Implementation Process, St. Catherine’s School, Richmond, VA
• 01/19, Invited to present at the NAIS Annual Conference: Community-Based Learning, Long Beach, CA
• 01/18, Collaborated on coLearn Conference: Community Based Learning, Winchester Thurston School, Pittsburg, PA
• 01/17, Joined the Mastery Transcript Consortium as a Site Director
• 01/16, Appointed as Steering Committee Chair for an accreditation visit from VAIS, Stuart Hall School, Staunton, VA
• 01/15, Accepted position on the VAIS Professional Development Advisory Committee
• 01/14, Appointed as Steering Committee Chair for accreditation visits from FCIS, FKC, SAIS, and SACS, Lake Mary Preparatory School, Lake Mary, FL
• 01/13, Selected as a member of the Meritas Teachers College Steering Committee, Meritas International Schools
• 01/10, Completed the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Fellowship for Aspiring Heads of School, 2009-2010 cohort
• 01/09, Formally Appointed Director of Academic Affairs, Fayetteville Academy, Fayetteville, NC
• 01/06, Selected as a member of the Academic Review Committee, Fayetteville Academy, Fayetteville, NC
• 01/05, Selected as Director of Professional Development, Fayetteville Academy, Fayetteville, NC
• 01/89, Selected as a member of the Junior High to Middle School Transition Committee, Arlington County Schools
• 01/87, Nominated and Finalist for Beginning Teacher of the Year, Arlington County Schools

• Cindy Trask, Head of School, St. Catherine’s School, ctrask@st.catherines.org
• Michael Robinson, Former Head of School, Stuart Hall School, 847-946-1030
• Mark Eastham, Former Head of School, Stuart Hall School, meastham1103@gmail.com, 540-290-9763
• Rick Cameron, Former Head of School, The Fayetteville Academy, 910-916-3436