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Leadership

A Letter from the Head of School

It is a true privilege to join this exceptional community as Berwick Academy’s 55th Head of School. Whether you are visiting our website for the first time or are already part of the Berwick family, I’m honored to welcome you to a school that is deeply committed to academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of purpose.

At Berwick Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education. Our mission to promote virtue and useful knowledge resonates throughout every corner of campus—from the joy of discovery in our Lower School classrooms to the powerful intellectual engagement in our Upper School classrooms. Our students are curious, compassionate, and courageous learners who are encouraged to be themselves, challenge ideas, and try new things.

With a unique Pre-K through Grade 12 model, Berwick offers students the opportunity to grow in an environment where they are known and supported every step of the way. As someone who has spent more than 25 years in education—including leadership and teaching roles across the entire PK-12 span—I’m inspired by the way Berwick brings together students of all ages to form one vibrant and inclusive community.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are the heart of the Hilltop. Their passion for teaching, deep care for students, and commitment to innovation create a learning environment where young people thrive. From experiential learning to character education to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, we provide students with the tools they need to think critically, act ethically, and lead boldly.

Berwick is a place where it’s cool to be smart, cool to be yourself, and cool to try. You’ll see that energy reflected in our classrooms, on our athletic fields and stages, and throughout our 80-acre campus. This is a school that values tradition while embracing change, a place that honors each student’s journey while preparing them for a future of possibility.

As you explore our website, I hope you get a sense of the warmth, vision, and ambition that make Berwick so special. I invite you to visit campus and experience our community firsthand. You’ll find a school that is as joyful as it is purposeful—and a place where your child can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in Berwick Academy. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Scott Erickson
Head of School
A life-long learner, Dr. Erickson holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from North Park University, a Master of Divinity with high honors from North Park Theological Seminary, a Doctorate from Uppsala University in Sweden, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Harvard University. 

With over 25 years of experience in independent school education, Dr. Erickson has served in a variety of key leadership roles. He most recently spent a year as the Interim Head of School at Indian Mountain School (CT), and previously was the Head of School at Phillips Brooks School (CA) from 2011-2024. Dr. Erickson served as Middle School Director at National Cathedral School (DC) from 2007-2011, and he began his career in education at St. Paul’s School (NH). 

Board of Trustees

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  • About the Board

    The Berwick Board of Trustees is currently comprised of 21 members of the community who serve without compensation. There are two ex-officio seats on the Board of Trustees: the president of the Alumni Advisory Board and the president of the Berwick Parent Community (BPC). The Board of Trustees at Berwick, as is the case with similar nonprofit institutions, has three fundamental roles:

    1) To ensure that the mission of the school is being delivered and supported fully
    2) To protect and support the long-term financial viability of the school
    3) To hire and evaluate the Board’s singular employee, the Head of School. No individual Board member is invested with authority to act independently; all decisions regarding policy are voted on by the Board as a whole.

    The Board of Trustees is responsible for the School’s adherence to its mission, the monitoring of its financial wellbeing, and the implementation of the strategic plan. The Board meets four times a year and has the following Standing Committees: Audit, Building and Grounds, Campaign, Committee on Trustees, Executive, Finance/Investment, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), and Strategic Initiatives. Board members sit on one or more of these committees.
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Board Members

Mark Tay, President
Matthew Friel, Treasurer
Eric Katz, ’84 , Secretary
 
Alex Auty
Nina Binnie
Phil Cavanaugh
Jameson French
Kate Glasson
Robert Hoy
James Jalbert
Caroline Levine
Holly Malloy
Peter Martin
Lucas Merrow, ‘81
Susan Noerdlinger
Michael Schafer
Greg Schneider
Fred Siegel
Malcolm Smith
Margaret Talcott
Karen Walsh
Lesli Friel (ex-officio)
Ginger Mathews, ’94 (ex-officio)
 
Mark Tay, President
Matthew Friel, Treasurer
Eric Katz, ’84 , Secretary
 
Alex Auty
Nina Binnie
Phil Cavanaugh
Jameson French
Kate Glasson
Robert Hoy
James Jalbert
Caroline Levine
Holly Malloy
Peter Martin
Lucas Merrow, ‘81
Susan Noerdlinger
Michael Schafer
Greg Schneider
Fred Siegel
Malcolm Smith
Margaret Talcott
Karen Walsh
Lesli Friel (ex-officio)
Ginger Mathews, ’94 (ex-officio)

Meet the Admin Team

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Berwick Academy

31 Academy Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908

Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.

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