named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Character Development Program
Focuses on building social and emotional intelligence, moral reasoning, and principled action across all grade levels
Citizenship Program
Prepares students to be engaged, purpose-driven global citizens through service learning and civic participation
Global Issues Class
Educational program that includes field visits to international institutions such as the United Nations to explore global challenges
Knowledge in Action
Curriculum that emphasizes applied and interdisciplinary learning, enabling students to transfer knowledge to real-world contexts
Research and Innovation in Science and Engineering (RISE) After-School Club
After-school program for middle school students focused on inspiring future scientists through hands-on STEM projects
Skills Development
Teaches communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability as foundational skills for lifelong success
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Administer a Teaching Fellows Program for early-career educatorsRuns a professional development program for recent college graduates that combines teaching experience with graduate studies toward a Master's degree. The school fully funds tuition for fellows and provides additional support including health insurance, coaching stipends, professional development grants, and laptop subsidies.
- Provide faculty and staff professional development and leadership opportunitiesOffers ongoing professional growth, leadership training, and development programs for faculty and staff to enhance teaching quality and institutional capacity.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Manage campus infrastructure and facilities improvementsPlans and executes construction and renovation projects across the school campus, including science labs, libraries, computer labs, performing arts centers, athletic facilities, and academic buildings. Projects have included the Middle School Science Labs, Lower School Library, Pinkham Building, Main Building renovations (2025), and prior constructions such as the Dunn Performing Arts Center, Athletic Center, turf fields, Memorial Hall, and Cohen Center of the Creative Arts.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate a college preparatory school for pre-kindergarten through grade 12Provides a coeducational college preparatory program for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, offering academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and student development programs designed to foster curiosity, confidence, and compassion. The school supports student growth through active learning, interdisciplinary exploration, and inclusive participation in academics, arts, and athletics.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66.40M
Contributions & grants$6.64M10%
Program service revenue$54.79M83%
Investment income$4.38M7%
Other revenue$581K
expenses
Total expenses$62.78M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$36.83M
Grants paid out$7.16M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$187.06M
Cash$12.04M
Investments$101.99M
Liabilities$13.90M
Net assets$173.16M
Liquid reserves21.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL DUNN | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $963K |
| SCOTT NELSON | FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL | 0 | $755K |
| PAMELA GOLDMAN | ASST HEAD OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $434K |
| MEREDITH DECHABERT | ASST HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICS | 40 | $385K |
| LYNETTE GIOFFRE | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $382K |
| STACEY SOTIRHOS | LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $295K |
| ANDREW GILLES | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $274K |
| JEFF BATES | DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELLING | 40 | $263K |
| BETSY STEDMAN | MIDDLE SCHOOL ASST PRINCIPAL | 40 | $236K |
board members · 16
- ALISON HINDS-PEARL — TRUSTEE
- AMY FISCH — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW ADAMS — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW WALLACH — TRUSTEE
- BEN MOSS — SECRETARY
- BLAIR ENDRESEN METRAILLER — TRUSTEE
- BLANCA HIRANI — TRUSTEE
- CARLO BERTUCCI — TRUSTEE
- DAVID KURD — TRUSTEE
- DAVID THOMAS — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH SHAH-HOSSEINI — TRUSTEE
- ERIC GEVEDA — TRUSTEE
- ERIC LANE — TRUSTEE
- JACKIE EMMET — TRUSTEE
- JEN KHERANI — TRUSTEE
- JINGHUA YAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Avenues: The World School Partner — Dr. Sotirhos served as Associate Division Head of the Lower Division, overseeing interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning in dual-language programs.
- BioDesign Challenge Partner — RCDS Oxyfloat Team participated in and received a Silver Award at the BioDesign Challenge Summit.
- Director of Human Resources Margie Destaso-Fazulak Partner — Manages applications and inquiries for the Teaching Fellows Program.
- E. E. Ford Foundation Funder — Provided the E. E. Ford Educational Leadership Grant to support the launch of the Upper School Public Purpose sequence.
- GENIUS Olympiad Partner — Students from RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL participate as international finalists in the GENIUS Olympiad.
- Generation Ready Partner — Dr. Sotirhos served as a consultant, partnering with school districts to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes.
- Gensler Partner — Collaborated with Rye Country Day School on the campus master plan as the lead architecture, design, and planning firm.
- Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein LLP Partner — Provided land use legal counsel during the development of the RCDS Campus Master Plan.
- MIT Partner — Collaboration through student participation in the MIT RAISE Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education and Day of AI Art Competition.
- New York State Thruway Authority Government — Approved the sale of land across Boston Post Road to Rye Country Day School in 2022 for development into athletic facilities with public access.
- New York University Partner — Dr. Sotirhos taught graduate and undergraduate students for five years, preparing future educators and educational leaders.
- Rye Country Day School Network — Member of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational community emphasizing holistic student development.
- Spencer Stuart Partner — Global search and leadership advisory firm supporting the Head of School search process
- The Rye Country School Partner — Merged with Rye Female Seminary in 1921 to form The Rye Country Day Schools.
- Woodard & Curran Partner — Provided engineering and site development support for the development of the RCDS Campus Master Plan.
- Workable Partner — Platform used for job postings and recruitment.
- alumni Partner — Collaborates with alumni as part of a school community working together to support student flourishing.
- lohud Partner — Student recognized by lohud through inclusion in the Boys' Outdoor Track & Field All-Star Team.
- trustees Partner — Works in partnership with trustees to support student success and community excellence.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adult-Support-Driven Student Successmethodology: adult_support_driven_student_successBy investing in empowered and inspired educators through strong adult support, the school produces student success because teaching quality and educator engagement are seen as foundational to student outcomes.
- Student-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic, social, emotional, moral, and physical growth through interdisciplinary, experiential, and inclusive practices, the school prepares purpose-driven, adaptable learners because education must address the whole child to be effective.