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Interim Head of School Nasif Iskander

The UHS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Nasif Iskander will serve as Interim Head of School through June 30, 2026.

With over 30 years at UHS, Nasif first started in 1993 as a Physics teacher. For the past 20 years, he has served as a senior administrator in various roles, including Academic Dean, Dean of Faculty, Interim Head of School, and Assistant Head of School, all while staying connected to the classroom experience as a teacher.

Nasif was an integral part of the team that developed the UHS Vision and Values, which helped set the strategic direction of the school; he helped develop our academic governance model, ensuring predictable and reliable ways for the school to make decisions collaboratively; he drove the centralization of the school’s focus on equity and inclusion as part of its professional model of teaching; and he spearheaded efforts to develop a culture and resources for data-driven institutional decision making, including developing the school’s longitudinal study of student belonging.

As the proud parent of a UHS alum (James `22), Nasif has a personal connection to this exceptional community. With his decades-long tenure, vast experience, and enduring relationships, the Board has unwavering confidence in Nasif’s ability to lead us through this transitional period. Nasif will be working closely with our outstanding administrative team to ensure continuity and oversight across all of our institutional, academic, and programmatic areas.

Meet the Administrative Team

The Administrative Team supports and sustains one another in the leadership of San Francisco University High School. As stewards of the school’s mission, vision, and values, the team remains nimble in driving the strategic design, optimizing the daily operations, and aligning our efforts and initiatives for maximum impact. We are committed to maintaining a relentless focus on the student experience, nurturing a positive school culture, and authentically sharing University’s distinct narrative.

 

Shaundra Bason

Shaundra Bason

Titles: Director of Development
Kate Garrett

Kate Garrett

Parent Association Title: Director of College Counseling
Nasif Iskander

Nasif Iskander

Titles: Interim Head of School
Rob Kinnard

Rob Kinnard

Titles: Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Howard Levin

Howard Levin

Titles: Director of Technology
E-Chieh Lin

E-Chieh Lin

Titles: Director of Equity & Community
Nathan Lundy

Nathan Lundy

Parent Association Title: Director of Enrollment Management & Strategy
Ruth McDaniels

Ruth McDaniels

Titles: Director of Communications
Dara Northcroft

Dara Northcroft

Titles: Executive Director, Summerbridge
Sarah Odell

Sarah Odell

Titles: Dean of Faculty
Byron Philhour

Byron Philhour

Parent Association Title: Dean of Teaching & Learning
Alexandra Simmons

Alexandra Simmons

Titles: Dean of Student Life
Megan Storti

Megan Storti

Parent Association Title: Director of Institutional Data & Strategy
Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas

Titles: Director of Athletics and Physical Education