CARL PELOFSKY
Welcome to my CV site; I'm happy you've found me. With more than two decades of experience working in schools, I am eager to share some of my experience with you, and I hope this helps you get a sense of my work. If you have questions for me, please contact me through this website. Enjoy!
Carl Pelofsky speaks at an open house
Carl Pelofsky sings with the pre-schoolers!
Carl Pelofsky and Board President Jay Sandhu lead the processional at commencement
The Pelofsky boys!
Carl and son playing at the annual Greenstock music festival.
Carl Pelofsky enjoys a light moment with a group of seniors.
Carl Pelofsky runs down a pop-up at the faculty/senior softball game.
TCS receives honor
Lincoln Prep Principal Carl Pelofsky, Vice Principal Derald Davis and Kansas City Mayor Sly James at the LCPA commencement.
Students present their collaborative novel, Stuck, at the Independent Schools Association of the Central States annual conference.
Work Experience
Head of School, 2018-
The College School, St. Louis, Missouri, EC-8, co-ed independent school with 240 students.
Head of School, 2012-2018
Greenhills School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 6-12, co-ed independent school with 550 students.
Principal, 2010-2012
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, Missouri, 6-12, International Baccalaureate college prep school with 1,000 students.
Assistant Head of School/Academic Dean, 2008-2010
Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City, Missouri, PS-12, co-ed, independent day school with 1,170 students.
Head of Upper School, 2002-2008
Full-time Faculty, English, History, Ethics, Psychology, 1996-2002
The Barstow School, Kansas City, Missouri, PS-12, co-ed, independent day school with 660 students.
Equity Analyst and Research Publications Editor, 1991-1995
George K. Baum & Company, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Education
Ed.S., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri.
M.A., English Language and Literature, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
A.B., Anthropology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Additional Experience / Interests / Organizations
Independent Schools Association of the Central States Accreditation Review Committee Member.
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Association of Independent Schools of Michigan. Board member and treasurer.
UMKC Conservatory, Community Music and Dance Academy. Board member.
Separated at Birth, 2005--. Guitarist/vocalist in four-piece band.
See Carl In Action
Convocation 2016
Carl Pelofsky delivers the Greenhills School convocation address on Walt Whitman's "Learn'd Astronomer" and the importance of a school's mission.
Song for Kindergarten 2021
Keeping the Kindergarteners entertained during virtual learning.
Opening Day 2016
Head of School Carl Pelofsky introduces new students to the Greenhills community in a spirited first day speech, including references to the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
Conversations with Carl 2020
One episode in the series "Conversations with Carl."
Cookie Day Confidential
To celebrate the holiday season, Carl Pelofsky and members of the Greenhills School faculty and administration discuss a long-standing school tradition.
Writing Selections
I've taught writing classes for many years, and I enjoy writing with my students. Here are a few examples of my work.
Thoughts from Former Students
Nick Wright, sports talk show personality and co-host of First Things First, FS1
Sedona Jamerson, nursing student, Duke University
Christina Anderson, playwright (Good Goods, Inked Baby, among other works), head of playwriting at Brown University
Nick Gargaro, Greenhills graduate, Director of Alumni Relations, Automotive Hall of Fame
