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School Leadership

St. Sebastian’s is blessed by an experienced and talented team of leaders on our Board of Trustees and Administration.

Brendan W. Sullivan, Head of School

Brendan W. Sullivan began his tenure as St. Sebastian’s tenth Head of School on July 1, 2024. Brendan is a dedicated educator who applies his vast experience and passion for St. Sebastian’s mission to lead the School to ever greater levels of excellence. Joining the faculty in 1994, he has served St. Sebastian’s as a beloved and well-respected science teacher, coach, Athletic Director and Dean of Students. Brendan earned a BA at Princeton University and an MA at Wesleyan University. He is married to Rebecca Sullivan, a Public Relations Director. The Sullivans have three children: Eliza, Class of 2025 at the College of the Holy Cross; Joseph, a member of St. Sebastian’s Class of 2025; and Patrick, the Class of 2029.

Senior Administrative Team

The administrative team works with Mr. Sullivan, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, to articulate and advance our most important mission.

Michael Nerbonne

Michael Nerbonne

Assistant Head of School, Dean of Studies
Greg Wishart

Greg Wishart

Dean of Enrollment, English
Richard Arms

Richard Arms

Director of Advancement
Ellen Hinman

Ellen Hinman

Director of College Counseling
Jennifer Joyce

Jennifer Joyce

Director of Health Services
David Riedell

David Riedell

Director of Finance
Jon Bartlett

Jon Bartlett

Director of Athletics, Director of Crisis Management
Matt Willey

Matt Willey

Dean of Students, Head Wrestling Coach
Jeffrey Riemann

Jeffrey Riemann

Director of Grades Seven and Eight
Edward Zadravec

Edward Zadravec

Consulting Psychologist
Dale Dillavou

Dale Dillavou

Consulting Psychologist

Board of Trustees

2024-2025

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap.
Chairman

Devin C. Condron '92, P'29,'29
President

Brendan W. Sullivan P'25,'29
Executive Officer, Head of School

James F. Mooney III P’18
Vice President

Barbara E. Connolly P’10,’12,’17
Secretary

Michael J. Maguire '91, P'22,'25
Treasurer

David M. Calabro ’78, P’16
Assistant Treasurer
        
Mark H. Carter P’28
Tara B. Ciongoli P’25,’25,’27,’29
Casey M. Condron ’94, P’23,’24,’28
Timothy J. Connelly P’17,’19
Marybeth Connolly P’27
Catherine C. Daniel P’15,’18,‘20
Paul A. D’Attanasio ’96
Timothy P. Doherty ’87, P’17
Michael R. Frisoli P’17,’19,’21,’22,’26
Dr. Chris Hahm P’22,’26
Kristen D. Maxwell P'25
Matthew R. Perry '06
John A. Piccione '76
Dr. Edward T. Ryan P'23
Randall P. Seidl P'17,'19           
Michael J. Stanton '88, P'20
John D. Suliman '03
Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.
Robert V. Wallace Jr. '89, P'25     
Stephen P. Ward '96, P'24,'25,'27,'29
Kyle E. White '09

Elizabeth A. Derenzo P'20,'22,'24,'27   
President, Guild of St. Irene

Richard H. Sutphin Jr. P'26
President, Men’s Association

Ryan R. Fitzpatrick '92
President, Alumni Association

David F. Gately '73
Trustee Emeritus