Leadership

Mill Springs Academy Welcomes Dr. Tom Hays as new Head of School

Dear MSA families,  

I am thrilled to be the new Head of School at Mill Springs Academy, where the caring and compassion have already made me feel right at home. When you have been in education as long as I have, you can sense a school's spirit within the first few minutes of walking in the door. From the smiles on the students' faces and the excitement in their voices to the staff's heartfelt commitment and energy, Mill Springs Academy has that positive "vibe," and the "vibe" is contagious.  

One of my goals this year is to share this positive ethos with the community at large. Through newsletters, virtual happy hours, and the Head of School blog, I'm committed to keeping everyone updated about the exciting things in store for MSA.  

Over the next year, my goal is to analyze "What we do, Why we do it, and What (if any) changes do we need to make?" From administrative structures to curriculum and how we teach, I believe every school needs to reflect and ask how we can serve our students more effectively. This introspection should be fundamental to MSA's culture so we can create and implement a shared vision and action plan to maintain a vibrant, healthy, and cohesive community.  

This year marks my 43rd year working with students and their parents. From that experience, I've learned collaboration, communication, and caring are essential, especially in providing a steadying presence for students, starting new programs, and energizing our community.  

I look forward to meeting and working with everyone as I begin my tenure. Together, we can help make Mill Springs Academy a safe, effective, and fun school where our students explore their passions and prepare for their future.  

Sincerely,
Dr. Tom Hays
Head of School

 

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