Head of School - Elisabeth Morrow School
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Welcome to EMS
Whether you’re a parent, student, or faculty or staff member, you’ll find that you’re joining a very special family. When I was searching for my best fit in a school, I wanted to find a community that shared my values, where I could fully invest myself and the experiences and ideas that I have to offer. It was clear to me, from the mission statement to the vision statement, that EMS embodies who I am as a person, a parent, an educator, and a leader. I hope you find that this unique institution represents you and your ideas, as well.
At The Elisabeth Morrow School, we aspire daily to live by the 4 C’s — courtesy, consideration, cooperation, and compassion. And the 4 C’s are not just for the students; they’re for the faculty, the staff, the families — every member of the community. The world we live in requires more attention to developing integrity, personal character, and social-emotional learning, particularly as we come out of the global pandemic we’ve been facing for the last year and a half.
Something I’ve learned through more than 25 years in education and my experiences as a parent of school-aged children is that the “whole child” matters more than any singular program or resource. When we talk about the “whole child” at EMS, we mean understanding each child’s unique identity and how it fits into the world around them. When a child feels safe, known, valued, and celebrated and when they’re engaged, empowered, and have agency, they can then go on to meet their full potential. This understanding is consistent throughout the leadership, faculty, and staff at The Elisabeth Morrow School and is evident in every conversation.
No other school comes close to offering what we have at this remarkably special place. I’m grateful to be your Head of School, and I am incredibly excited for all that we can accomplish together.
Sincerely,
Marek Beck, Ph.D.
Head of School
School Leadership
To fulfill our mission of providing exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community and inspire students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens, The Elisabeth Morrow School keeps its students at the heart of every school decision. The leadership team sets the tone and models the behavior carried throughout our faculty and staff, demonstrating collective alignment around our student-centered mission.
The Head of School reports to and is advised by the EMS Board of Trustees and is supported by a Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer, a Chief Financial and Operating Officer, a Director of Enrollment Management, a Director of Communications and Marketing, and a head overseeing each of our divisions.
EMS Organizational Chart
Important Messages from OUR Head of School
Below are selected important messages and updates from our Head of School, keeping the EMS community informed throughout the year.
A Joyful First Week Back
(Jan. 9, 2026)
EMS to Host Summer AI Institute
(Dec. 1, 2025)
Introducing Our New Curriculum Guide
(Oct. 1, 2025)
A Remarkable First Week
(Sept. 5, 2026)
A Warm Welcome to the New School Year!
(Aug. 29, 2025)
An Exciting Close to 2024–2025
(June 13, 2025)
Announcing Our Strategic Plan
(June 3, 2025)
EMS prepares students for an impressive range of top-tier secondary schools.
Accustomed to a challenging academic environment, EMS students welcome the demands of competitive secondary schools and are often placed in advanced sections where they perform very well.
See where our students have been accepted.
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