headmaster

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Founders’ headmaster Jason Caros rejects the allegation of “Christian nationalism” but argues that there is much to be said for those traditional values, pedagogy and curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Collins, born in 1940, was raised near Liverpool by a schoolteacher mother and a headmaster father.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

The youngsters join John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, the school's key professors being played by Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu, as Severus Snape.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The network also confirmed John Lithgow's announcement in February that he will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

“Our headmaster is taking a short break,” said Professor McGonagall, pointing at the Snape-shaped hole in the window.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling