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
Assistant Head of School, Dean of Studies, Classics
Jon Bartlett
Director of Athletics, Director of Crisis Management
Christopher Boyle
Chaplain
Jenny Callahan
Dean of Advancement
Brian Canavan
Director of Operations
Ellen Hinman
Director of College Counseling
Jennifer Joyce
Director of Health Services
David Riedell
Director of Finance
Jeffrey Riemann
Director of Grades Seven and Eight, English
Christine Robertson
Director of Communications
David Wilbur
Dean of Faculty
Matt Willey
Dean of Students, Head Wrestling Coach
Greg Wishart
Dean of Enrollment, English
Board of Trustees
2025-2026
Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Archbishop of Boston
Chairman
Devin C. Condron ’92 P’29’,29’,31
President
Brendan W. Sullivan P’25,’29
Executive Officer, Head of School
James F. Mooney III P’18
Vice President
John A. Piccione ’76
Secretary
Michael J. Maguire ’91 P’22,’25
Treasurer
Mark H. Carter P’28
Meyer J. Chambers P’10’,14
Tara B. Ciongoli P’25’,25’,27’,29
Denis J. Cleary, III P’27
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 P’31
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
David C. Nahabedian P’29
Matthew R. Perry ’06
Dr. Edward T. Ryan P’23
Michael J. Stanton ’88 P’20
Gina Usechek P’27’,29
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
Wendy C. Thurmond P’25’28
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
William L. Burke III
P’95,’97’,00,’04 GP’23’29
Headmaster Emeritus