Tom is building his dream school

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Tom Woelper, Founding Head of School New England Innovation Academy Tom has had a distinguished 31-year career in independent education, most recently serving as the Head of School of Far Hills Country Day School in Far Hills, New Jersey. Prior to his tenure at Far Hills, Tom served as the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Academic Life and taught history during his 14 years at The Hotchkiss School. Tom began his career in independent school education as a teaching intern at Groton School and then as a history teacher and Class Dean at The Taft School. Following a sabbatical year from Taft, Tom served as the Head of the Ake Panya International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He also has served on the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, where he co-chaired the Accreditation Committee. <h2>Show Highlights</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Our future is characterized by disruptive technologies</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Break the Cellblock Gold Watch model in education to prepare students for the changing world</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Human-Centered Design school, iterate, fail fast, and fail forward</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Empathy is knowing that socks are more valuable than boots</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Putting into practice diversity, equity, and inclusion as cornerstones of your vision</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">IDEAS will create action and connection</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ma

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