Lincoln School Announces New Head of School

3/7/20—Lincoln School’s Board of Trustees announced their unanimous appointment of Sophie Glenn Lau ’88 as the 17th Head of School beginning on July 1, 2020.

Lau has the remarkable distinction of having graduated from Lincoln in 1988. “This…marks the first time in Lincoln’s 135-year history that an alumna will be at the helm. We are so excited to see all the ways in which our community grows and strengthens under Sophie’s leadership,” said Chair of the Lincoln Board of Trustees Jane Jamieson ’71.

Currently the Head of the Senior School at Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lau enters Lincoln with an outstanding record of strategic thinking, experience in the creation of programs and partnerships, and a deep dedication to the development of students. “She is an accomplished and dynamic leader who will build on Lincoln’s recent successes, including our award-winning STEAM Hub for Girls, our innovative partnership programs, and the expansion of our Little and Lower schools. Her experience in these areas paired with both her strategic approach and passion for learning will shape Lincoln’s future for years to come,” said Russell C. Carey P’16,’31, Chair of the Lincoln Head of School Search Committee. 

“As a student, Lincoln was where I found my voice and learned how to be a leader,” shared Lau. “As an alumna, I have watched Lincoln’s incredible trajectory with a great sense of pride and enthusiasm. I now look forward to building on that momentum as head of Lincoln School, and to championing the power of an all-girls education on a national scale.”