School Leadership
What is the leadership style at Hawthorn School? How do the school leaders shape the culture, priorities, and daily life of the community? How does this leadership style compare to that of other private and independent schools, and how might it influence your choice of school?
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Facts and analysis
MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP
We asked Irian Flores de Medina, Head of School at Hawthorn School for their message.
They offered insights into their vision, values, and the principles that define their leadership style.

Irian Flores de Medina, Head of School
Welcome to the Hawthorn School profile and thank you for your interest in our school!
Thank you parents for considering entrusting us with the education of your daughters. We know that you have many options, and we are grateful for your interest in choosing a Hawthorn education for them. We continue to remain dedicated to our mission and parents are a key part of what we do here. We are committed to communicating with parents and to helping them raise their daughters to be women of integrity and faith, the leaders of tomorrow.
We are so happy to see our students back at school. Here they are surrounded by people - friends, parents, teachers, and mentors - that they can rely on every step of the way. At Hawthorn we have an amazing group of dedicated people, including support staff and teachers. It is a great joy and privilege to work with them every day. Our faculty have time and time again shown how dedicated they are to their students, not only their academic learning but also their character development and emotional well-being. We are very grateful to them for all that they do!
To those that are interested in a Hawthorn education, we would be delighted to welcome you into our family! Our admissions director, Amy McRae, would be happy to speak with you and guide you through the process of applying to Hawthorn. Please contact her at 416-444-3054 or by email at admissions@hawthornschool.com.