Franklin Road Academy

Meet our new Head of School, Sean Casey

In February, 2014, the Franklin Road Academy Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Sean R. Casey as the academy’s next Head of School, effective July 1, 2014. Mr. Casey has an extensive background in independent school leadership and has the character, energy, collaborative approach, and vision to guide Franklin Road Academy into the future. He currently serves as High School Principal of the Wesleyan School in Norcross, Georgia, an independent school with 1,150 students and 148 faculty members in grades K-12. Prior to this role, Mr. Casey was at the Peddie School in New Jersey where he served in a myriad of leadership positions for 17 years. He holds two masters degrees: an MBA with a concentration in marketing from Rutgers University and a Master of Education from Temple University.

The Board’s unanimous decision follows the enthusiastic recommendation of the search committee that worked tirelessly over the past 10 months to locate and hire the very best person for FRA. The search committee began its nationwide search with a focus on finding a leader with foundational beliefs that match the school’s mission. In addition, this person had to be an educator with the ability to engage people and possess a vision that honors FRA’s strong history and traditions.

He is dedicated to creating environments that help young people flourish as individuals and achieve as students, artists, athletes, and servant-leaders.

Beyond his outstanding academic and professional credentials, the Trustees were impressed by Mr. Casey’s collaborative leadership style, integrity and values, intelligence, and love of students. He is dedicated to creating environments that help young people flourish as individuals and achieve as students, artists, athletes, and servant-leaders. Mr. Casey has an exceptional record and expertise over the entire spectrum of school life. He has been an educator and consensus builder in both secular and faith-based settings and brings an entrepreneurial spirit to this position.

Mr. Casey was head of the Peddie Girls basketball program for 17 years; in 2010, he received the Naismith National High School Basketball Coach of the Year Award for leading one of the top-ranked high school basketball programs in the nation.

Overall, Mr. Casey impressed the Board of Trustees as a leader who understands FRA’s commitment to academic excellence within a strong, inclusive Christian environment, as well as FRA’s goal to develop the whole child through opportunities and meaningful relationships with teachers and faculty mentors. Most importantly, the Trustees believe that Mr. Casey is the right person to lead Franklin Road Academy at this vital time in the school’s outstanding 43 year history.

Sean Casey comes from a family of educators; his mother is a retired teacher, his brother is a former head of school, and his sister currently serves as head of a well-regarded school in North Carolina. Sean’s wife, Jill, has been a first and third grade teacher and is currently the technology coordinator at Wesleyan for the Lower School. We look forward to welcoming Mr. Casey, Jill, and their four children to the FRA family.

Meet Sean Casey

Professional

Wesleyan School, Norcross, Georgia
High School Principal, 2010-present

I am honored and blessed by the opportunity to join and serve the Franklin Road Academy family. When Jill and I visited campus, we were immediately struck by the warmth and genuine sense of community. We are looking forward to making FRA our home and getting to know everyone.

-Sean Casey

Peddie School, Hightstown, New Jersey
Director of Marketing & Communications, 2007-2010
Peddie Summer Science Institute, Founder, 2005-2006
Director of External Programs, 2002-2006
Associate Director of Athletics, 1999-2004
Director of Summer Programs, 1997-2002
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, 1993-2010

Education

Rutgers University
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, 2008
Temple University
Master of Education, 1999
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY
B.S. Psychology, Minor in Mathematics, 1993
Certification in Elementary Education (K-6)

Honors/Leadership

Dr. Wilbour Eddy Saunders Prize for Excellence in classroom teaching
Stephen L. Cohen Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Psychology
Charles F. Love Award for Leadership and Scholarship
Presenter, The Association of Boarding Schools: Crisis Communications
Hobart Scholar
Naismith National High School Basketball Coach of the Year
New Jersey Prep A Coach of the Year
The Trenton Times, 4-time Basketball Coach of the Year