The Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Dr. David B. Perkinson to the EDS campus as the new Head of School effective June 2022.

“I cannot adequately express how enthusiastic my family is about joining the EDS community,” shared Perkinson. “During our visits to Augusta in the interview process we felt at home and a genuine warmth and deep appreciation for the school that is apparent in the dedication and commitment held by faculty, parents, leadership, and friends of the school. In the midst of a strong sense of community and love for the school, I also sensed a desire for the school to reach new heights that is inspiring and energizing for me and I look forward to building on the traditions of EDS in the coming years.”

Dr. David Perkinson began his career in education thirty-three years ago at McCallie School, his alma mater, where he taught high school math. Over the next three decades, David would also serve as both a math and physics teacher at Charlotte Country Day School, as Head of Middle School at Spartanburg Day School, as Head of Upper School at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and finally in his last position as Head of School at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dr. Perkinson earned his B.A. in Mathematics and Philosophy from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in 1988 and went on to study Mathematics Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he was awarded an M.A. degree in 2000. He was also awarded a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University in 2015.

“This is an exciting time for EDS,” EDS Board of Trustees Chair Kristi Connell said. “David’s references speak of his strong leadership skills and describe him as detail oriented and strategic, yet at the same time highly approachable and a good listener. We are delighted that he is joining our school community.”