The people behind the conversation.
School leadership, academic questions, and college planning each have a clear point of contact.
Head of School
Patrick Taylor
School leadership and questions about the Ideal experience.
Contact the school officeCollege Counselor
Nia Okafor
College exploration, application planning, and next steps after high school.
Email NiaAssistant Principal & Amharic
Melat Hailu
Academic questions, student experience, and Amharic language learning.
Email MelatKnow where to begin.
A question about a class
Speak with the classroom teacher. Bring the assignment, feedback, and a specific description of what you need to understand.
A pattern across classes
Ask the advisor or assistant principal to help put the concerns together and identify a next step.
Admissions or daily arrangements
The school office can route questions about visits, attendance procedures, enrollment, or tuition.
Planning after graduation
Nia Okafor is the contact for college exploration, applications, and school documentation.
Make room for a useful conversation.
When requesting a meeting, explain the topic in a few sentences and suggest times you are available. For a student concern, distinguish what you observed from what you think may be causing it. A specific example is easier to discuss than a broad label.
During the conversation, agree on the next action, who will take it, and when to reconnect. Keep your own short record of those steps. If you need interpretation, accessibility arrangements, or a different meeting format, raise that when scheduling.
Family communication guideA CLOSER LOOK
Start with the right conversation
Leadership questions often cross several areas of school life. A family may want to discuss academic expectations, a transition between schools, or the way a concern should be addressed. When contacting Patrick Taylor or another school leader, include the student’s grade, the topic you hope to discuss, and the best way to reach you.
For college planning, begin with Nia Okafor. For academic questions and Amharic study, Melat Hailu is another point of contact. If a question involves several people, the school office can help identify the appropriate starting point. Avoid including sensitive student records in an initial message; first ask how those materials should be shared.