David Perry has been chosen to lead Falmouth Academy as its next head of school, starting in the 2024-25 school year. The announcement was made recently by chair Megan English Braga on behalf of the school’s board of trustees and head of school search committee.

Mr. Perry is an educator and administrator with 24 years of experience at college preparatory, independent, day and boarding, and international schools. His experience as an educator includes two headships, divisional and academic program leadership, and teaching and counseling experience. He currently works as head of school for the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India. He held a similar position at the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile.

Previously, he worked for 11 years as an attorney in the private and public sectors.

He holds a bachelor of arts from Clark University, a master of education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a juris doctorate from Suffolk University.

Mr. Perry replaces outgoing head of school Matt Green, who has worked at Falmouth Academy for the past six years.