headmaster

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Paul Cummins, headmaster of a Santa Monica elementary school called St. Augustine-by-the-Sea, was in the market for a music teacher and a colleague suggested he call a Rustic Canyon pianist named Mary Ann.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

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

The headmaster at the time noticed his natural talent and eventually encouraged him to devote more of his energy to developing that gift.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Baxter said he and fellow councillors had met the headmaster of The King's School about plans for a year of events.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

“Doubtless it was, at least against his policy. Aside from being the orphanage director, Mr. Rutger is headmaster of your academy, is he not? I believe he gets paid per student.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart