F. Robertson Hershey Headmaster Social Studies M.Ed. University of Virginia B.A. Williams College

As Episcopal’s 11th Headmaster, Rob Hershey brings vision, energy, strong leadership, and outstanding experience to EHS. He began his independent school career in 1970 as a history and economics teacher and varsity basketball coach at Woodberry Forest School, where he also served as director of student life, director of admissions, assistant headmaster, and associate headmaster. In 1978, Rob was appointed headmaster of Durham Academy in Durham, N.C. In 1988, he accepted the headmaster/president position at Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., and in 1998, he came to Episcopal.

Rob presently serves as vice chair of the board of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and as president of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). He formerly served on the board of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), the Virginia Secondary Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools. He lives on campus with his wife, Kathleen, and they have three children, Will, Kate, and Christopher.

                                                From the Headmaster

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Episcopal High School Web site. We are delighted that you have found us and invite you to get to know us better through this site. It is our hope that many of Episcopal's special qualities will come to life through these images and words. Our lively classrooms celebrate the joy of learning and foster the quest for excellence and exploration. We draw upon the rich historical, cultural and scientific resources of the nation's capital to extend learning beyond the classroom. Our 100 percent residential community helps to build lifelong friendships among students and creates an environment where teachers are a vital part of each student's daily experience. Small classes provide the opportunity to challenge students to think critically and express themselves. Above all, Episcopal High School is an active and fun place to learn and live.

The very best way to experience Episcopal High School is to come to campus and meet our students and faculty. After traveling through our Web site, we hope you will plan to visit us soon.

Sincerely,

F. Robertson Hershey
Headmaster