Our People

Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees offers 51�Թ��a long-term perspective – one that charts and maintains the course of our school. They oversee policy and have a fiduciary responsibility to provide sound financial management of the school. And they select and support our Head of School, James Nelligan.

There are up to fifteen (15) Trustees: seven (7) are elected by 51�Թ��parents; seven (7) are appointed by the Board; one (1) is appointed by the U.S. Consulate General. Trustees elected by 51�Թ��parents must also be parents of 51�Թ��students themselves. The Board represents both Pudong and Puxi campuses, which allows for consistent leadership across SAS.

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to get involved with the Board and help to make a positive difference at 51�Թ��by joining one of the Board committees.

For more information on SAS’ Board of Trustees and how our Board functions in the context of the school, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in , Chinese, and Korean.

For more information on 51�Թ��Board Committees and Committee Charters, please refer to the 51�Թ��Board Policy on Board Committees.

Schoolwide Leadership

The team is made up of professionals steeped in the worlds of education and business, bringing to bear experience from Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Together, the team brings their talents and passion to SAS, to build upon the progress of those before them, and to keep the school on a path of continuous improvement. By doing so, and by continuing to listen to our students, the leadership team strives to assure 51�Թ��remains one of the premier international schools in the world.