Jon Meredith joined Charleston Day as the Head of School on July 1, 2025. He brings over 30 years of educational experience and an outstanding track record of achievement as both a classroom educator, a school administrator, and a school leader.
A proud alumnus of Calvert School in Baltimore, Jon has always been drawn to the K–8 educational model—an environment he both cherishes and fully understands. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College where he also played collegiate lacrosse. Jon obtained his Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College and his Master of Education in Independent School Leadership from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.
Jon joins CDS after 14 years as the Middle School Director at Durham Academy. He is a relationship builder with great expertise in teaching, curriculum design, and school operations including overseeing numerous building projects. Jon’s leadership philosophy is deeply student-centered, underpinned by a collaborative mindset and a rich appreciation for Charleston Day School’s close-knit community.
Mr. Meredith sees the many benefits of working in a K-8 setting. “I am convinced that human beings build the most important foundations of how they will learn and carry themselves as members of a community between five and fourteen years old. In a K-8 setting, all students benefit from a tight, aligned academic and character education program that sequentially builds to prepare children for high school. Children stay young just a bit longer. Students in 7th and 8th grades aren’t stuck somewhere in the middle; they are given real opportunities to apply what they’ve learned to demonstrate mastery and truly lead. Our K-8 community focuses all of our resources on equipping its graduates for success far beyond the gates of Archdale Street.”
At Charleston Day School, our 15-member volunteer Board is steadfastly committed to strategic planning. The Board utilizes the Strategic Plan as a framework to guide the school’s direction, prioritize resources, and drive decision-making processes. The plan outlines CDS’ mission, vision, goals, and strategies, providing a roadmap for achieving long-term success.
