Meet the Head

 

As head of Middle School, Ms. Laurie Piette leads our faculty in developing student character and nurturing academic growth among our 6th-8th graders.

 Ms. Piette brings more than two decades of experience in educational leadership, most recently as director of the middle school at Pingry for six years before arriving at EA in 2023. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep appreciation for working with middle school students and their families.

“Middle school is a time of tremendous change,” shares Ms. Piette. “Beyond the angst lie endless possibilities as students grow into themselves while learning vital student skills and developing intellectual passions.”

She is a firm believer in the importance of relationships, particularly through the advisory program. She loves to see students having fun while stretching themselves and trying new things.

Prior to her work at Pingry, she served as director of studies at New York City’s Rodeph Sholom School. Aside from her administrative roles, she has taught Latin, English, history, and creative writing. Ms. Piette received her bachelor’s in English and Classical Civilization at Wellesey College, her master’s in English and Creative Writing at CUNY, and her master’s of education in Independent School Leadership at Columbia University.

When not on campus, Laurie likes to read, hike, and bike. She is originally from Rhode Island.