About Us

Head of School

David Frankenberg has been the Head of School of Drew since 2016. Originally from Argentina after being born in the Netherlands, David grew up in Hong Kong before coming to the U.S. to attend Wesleyan University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and Sociology. After a few years working in business consulting, David began his teaching and administrative career in Argentina - where he taught English, was a Department Chair, coached the debate team and worked as a Dean of Students; before becoming Secondary School Principal at Oakwood School in Los Angeles. David is a fervent believer in the power of student-centered education and has worked on perfecting the systems leading to this through nearly two decades of experience in independent schools internationally and in the U.S. He holds a masters degree in educational leadership from Harvard University.

Strategic Leadership Team

David is supported by a Strategic Leadership Team representing each segment of the school, with the goal of bringing different perspectives to everything from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic planning.

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Board of Trustees

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Parent/Guardian Association

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  • Charlie Thieriot

    Co-President, Matias '27
  • Judy Daniel

    Co-President, Nate '25
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What High School Should Be

Drew knows and believes in teenagers. We engage each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact.
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