Barry Davis

With over 40 years in the field of education, Barry Davis brings a wealth of professional
experience to his position as the eighth Head of School at McLean School. Starting his
career as a coach, Barry’s love and passion for teaching followed him from the
basketball court to the classroom and later to leadership roles in several independent
schools including Flint Hill School in Virginia (Middle School Head), Brooklyn Friends
School in New York (Middle School Director), Greensboro Day School in North Carolina
(Middle School Director), and, St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Delaware (Head of
School), where he successfully and significantly boosted enrollment and built a culture
of philanthropy. Barry is a collaborative and effective leader who prioritizes relationships
and respect in his work with teachers, students, and their families. He holds an MEd in
Educational Leadership and School Administration and Supervision from Central
Connecticut State University, an MEd in Educational Counseling and Human
Development, and a BS in Physical Education from St. Lawrence University.