Administration
At St. Andrew's-Sewanee, students are being challenged in every aspect of their lives and are answering those challenges because they thirst for knowledge of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. This is an extraordinary school that turns out confident young men and women who are turned on to learning.Karl J. Sjolund, Head of School
Administration

Karl Sjolund
Titles:
Head of School, A.O.D (Sunday)
Degrees:
B.A., Virginia Military Institute
M.A., Columbia University
M.A., Columbia University
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Biography:
Karl Sjolund's passion for the boarding school model of education began with his own experience as a boarding student at Virginia Episcopal School (VES). When his tenure at SAS began in 2016, he brought a lifetime of experience of living and working in boarding schools.
Mr. Sjolund formerly led Salem Academy, a boarding and day school, like SAS, with both an essential church affiliation and a reciprocal relationship with its neighboring college. He spent 20 years at VES where he served in a wide range of administrative positions, taught, and coached. An active leader in the field of education, he is former treasurer of the board of North Carolina Association of Independent Schools and former advisory board member of World View at UNC Chapel Hill. Mr. Sjolund earned an M.A. in Private School Leadership through Columbia University's prestigious Klingenstein Fellows program. He received his B.A. in Economics at Virginia Military Institute, which he attended on a Division-I baseball scholarship.
Mr. Sjolund is a man of great faith, confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and committed to the Episcopal educational model that values diversity in culture and thought. His faith, honesty, and thoughtfulness are in keeping with the best leadership that SAS has enjoyed. He and his wife, Susan, reside on the SAS campus with their Golden Retriever, Daisy.

Kelley Black
Titles:
Academic Dean/Associate Head of School, Advanced Biology, Tennis (Head)
Degrees:
B.A. English, Sewanee: The University of the South
M.S. Biology, University of Texas
M.S. Biology, University of Texas
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Biography:
A woman of many talents, Dean Black has taught biology, English, history, and math, and assisted in the Technology Department. In 2010, she established the Academic Support Program at SAS. Prior to coming to SAS, she taught and coached at TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas, and at Oak Hill School and Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville. A member of the University of the South's Athletic Hall of Fame, Coach Black was a three-time member of the All-SCAC tennis and took 4th place in the 1990 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships in the team competition. In 2008, she coached the SAS girls' team to the State Championship and was named TSSAA Girls' Tennis Coach of the Year. Dean Black chairs the Internal Administrative Team and the Staffing Committee and is vice-chair of the Administrative Team and Retention Committee.

Lesley Cole
Titles:
Director of Advancement
Degrees:
B.S., Business Administration, Auburn University
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Biography:
Lesley Cole joined SAS as Director of Advancement in 2018. She has an extensive background in the non-profit and corporate sectors. As Director of Development for Oglethorpe University, she helped to set the strategic direction for the Development and Alumni Relations department. During her tenure, Oglethorpe successfully concluded major campaigns of $50 million and $20 million. In her previous position as Director of the Annual Fund at Oglethorpe, Lesley managed multiple record-setting Annual Funds. Before joining Oglethorpe, she served as Lakeview Academy's Director of Development and managed domestic and international projects for National Data Corporation. She enjoys travel and hiking and is currently working on her first novel.

Jennifer Dillon
Class of 1982
Titles:
Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Degrees:
A.A., Accounting, New River Community College
B.A., Public Relations, Otterbein College
B.A., Public Relations, Otterbein College
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Biography:
Jennifer Dillon is a class of '82 graduate of Sewanee Academy. She is a seasoned accounting and operations executive with a passion for small business and educational not-for-profit organizations. She is strategic-minded and has a proven track record of establishing necessary policies and procedures to enhance compliance and productivity. Dillon was previously CFOO at the Highlands School in Birmingham, Ala. Prior to that, she was Director of Finance and Operations of the Congressional School in Falls Church, Va., and Powhatan School in Boyce, Va. and worked in private industry as a CPA, controller, and accountant. She is also licensed as a CPA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Elizabeth Duncan
Class of 1976
Titles:
Director of Auxiliary Programs and Special Events, School Store Manager, 12th Grade Level Program Lead
Degrees:
B.S. Education/Special Education, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
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Biography:
Elizabeth Duncan is a class of 76' graduate of St. Andrew's. She returned to Sewanee after pursuing a professional acting career, during which she was director of a Washington, D.C. preschool, coordinator at Showtime Networks, and a radio DJ. Ms. Duncan has served on the residential faculty and for many years as a member of the senior year Grade Level team. Active in the community, she is past president of the Sewanee Civic Association (SCA), founded the Community Email Service, received the Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace Community Service Award, and was the first recipient of the Summa Cum Laude award given by the SCA.

Cameron Helvey
Titles:
Dean of Students, Boys' Middle School Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
M.A., Teaching of Social Studies, Columbia University Teachers College
B.A., Teaching Social Science, Brigham Young University
B.A., Teaching Social Science, Brigham Young University
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Biography:
Cameron Helvey joined SAS in 2022. He was previously Associate Director of Resident Life and Dean of Residential Students at the Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey where he oversaw all aspects of day-to-day life for 180 boarding students in grades 9-12, with specific responsibility for student social and emotional learning, academic progress, and discipline. He was also the boys' basketball coach, student government advisor, and a member of the History & Global Studies faculty. He was previously Assistant Director of Summer Programs at Oakwood School in Morgan Hill, California, and a visiting faculty member at Clifford International School in Guangzhou, China. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University where he studied Teaching Social Science. He received his MA in Teaching of Social Studies from Columbia University's Teachers College and completed graduate course work through Georgetown University's James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. He is currently enrolled as a doctoral candidate in K-12 Education Leadership at Vanderbilt University. Cameron did his missionary work with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese. As a high school student, he was Senior Class President, captain of the varsity basketball team, editor-in-chief of the yearbook, and earned his Eagle Scout status.

Derek Perkins
Titles:
Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Monday)
Degrees:
B.A., Psychology/Sociology, Indiana University
M.S., Sport Studies, Miami University
M.S., Sport Studies, Miami University
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Biography:
Derek Perkins was formerly Director of Admission at Darlington School in Roma, Ga. and Associate Director of Admission at Culver Academies in Culver, Ind. where he also coached ice hockey. Prior to that, he was Director of Enrollment Systems, Admissions Counselor, and Assistant Director of Admissions at Marian University in Indianapolis.

Molly Short
Titles:
Chaplain, Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Thursday), Religion & Ethics
Degrees:
B.S. Earth and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
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Biography:
In addition to her role as Chaplain, Mother Short teaches Introduction to Religious Studies. She was formerly Lead House Parent in Warner House and served as SAS's liaison to regional Episcopal churches. She and her family live on campus.

Rob Zeitler
Titles:
Director of Athletics, Health and Fitness, Physical Education, Varsity Volleyball (Head), Varsity Boys' Basketball (Head), Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Wednesday)
Degrees:
B.S. Physical Education and English, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
M.S. Sports Administration, Georgia State University
M.S. Sports Administration, Georgia State University
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Biography:
Over his 20-year tenure at SAS, Coach Zeitler has served as Assistant Director of Athletics, volleyball coach, varsity boys' basketball coach, health and fitness instructor, physical education instructor, and lead house parent for Harvey House. He has been integral in developing the basketball and volleyball programs at SAS. As head coach of varsity boys' basketball he has built a team that is competitive every year and has a strong tradition. He started the Middle School volleyball program. His varsity volleyball team won the regional championship in 2008. As a classroom teacher, Coach Zeitler developed the Health and Fitness curriculum to meet national standards. Prior to coming to SAS, he taught physical education at Brandon Hall School in Atlanta and English at Saint Francis Day School in Roswell, Georgia. Coach Zeitler and his family live on campus.