Leadership Team

List of 9 members.

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  George Moore 

  Head of School

  Bio

  Mr. Moore has been in independent school education for over 32 years. He began his career as a math/economics teacher and soccer coach at the Midland School, a small boarding school in Los Olivos, California. After earning his Masters degree, Mr. Moore worked for 12 years at the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where he served successively as the chair of the math department and the Academic Dean while coaching the varsity boys' soccer team for nine years and teaching math every year. He came to Dawson in 2007 as the Director of Upper School and was appointed Head of School in 2012. During his time in that position, Mr. Moore has overseen an increase in enrollment, an expansion of the campus, a revision of Dawson’s strategic plan, a connection to the community, and a commitment to hiring exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to supporting Dawson students. 
  
  Education

  B.A. Economics, Pomona College

  M. Ed., Harvard University
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  Dr. David D'Ercole 

  Lower School Director

  Bio

  Dr. D'Ercole has served as an educational leader for almost two decades. In prior roles, "Dr. D" has served as an Elementary School principal in Colombia, Washington DC, China, and Kansas City. He loves spending time with his family, reading Science Fiction books, and spending his weekends outdoor rock climbing all over the front range. He feels so lucky to work with children and teachers every day and believes that the elementary school years are a truly magical time in one's life.

   

  Education

  B.S. Elementary, Education-Baker University

  M.Ed. Education, Administration-University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Ed.D Education, Administration-Nova Southeastern University
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  Jay Parker 

  Middle School Director

  Bio

  Mr. Parker has been in education for over 20 years and has served as the Middle School Director at Dawson School since 2020. His career began as an outdoor educator in the mountains of New Hampshire, before stepping into the classroom at The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland as a sixth-grade environmental science teacher. In 2010, Jay moved to Calvert School in north Baltimore, where he spent a decade as a science teacher, middle school dean, and senior administrator. At Calvert, he strategized with his head of school and board to establish The Institute for Leadership & Purpose at Calvert School, a nationally recognized program that creates vibrant, collaborative partnerships across Maryland non-profits and schools.

  
  Education

  B.S. Economics, Trinity University

  M.Ed. School Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
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  Dr. Anne Hecox 

  Upper School Director

  Bio

  After teaching Shakespeare and composition at Washington University (St. Louis), the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Northern Colorado, Dr. Hecox came to Dawson in 2001 as an Upper School English teacher. She was Academic Dean for 17 years and is now the Upper School Director. A Boulder County native, Dr. Hecox graduated from Boulder High School. She has taught and studied twice in Germany under Fulbright and DAAD scholarships. Her three children, Willem (‘18), Katie (’21) and Julie (’23), all graduated from Dawson.

   

  Education

  B.A .English Literature and German Language with a minor in Music, Wellesley College 

  M.A. and Ph.D. English Literature, Washington University. 
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  Scott Schneider 

  Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance

  Bio

  Mr. Schneider has 30 years of experience in independent education. Prior to joining the Dawson community, his early career included teaching AP courses, drama director, and varsity basketball coach. At Dawson, his roles have included serving as Athletic Director and Summer Camp Director. Scott has served in the admissions office for more than 10 years, and he also teaches AP United States Government and Politics.

   

  Scott is an avid runner, volunteers in political campaigns, and enjoys trivia. Most especially, he plays lead guitar in the Dawson faculty band, the Dress Code Infractions.

   

  Education

  B.S. in History with a concentration in Secondary Education and a minor in Political Science, Colorado State University
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  Michelle Wolf 

  Chief Financial & Operations Officer

  Bio

  Ms. Wolf's accounting career started in public accounting for Price Waterhouse. She spent the next 30+ years working in various industries for startup and public entities, which included companies such as Ball Corporation, Rogue Wave Software, Jaleco, Corporate Express, Spyder Active Sports, and DigitalGlobe. Prior to starting at Dawson in 2016, she was the Senior Director of Global Accounting at Crocs.  

   

  Over her corporate career, she worked in various senior-level positions focusing on all aspects of accounting and operations, including facilities, HR, treasury, audit, tax, legal and risk management. 

   

  At Dawson, Michelle is involved with all aspects of accounting, administration, and operations.

   

  Michelle enjoys photography, so you may see her taking pictures at the various Dawson sporting events. Her pictures include her son Conor ('22) who is a Dawson graduate and is playing baseball in college.

   

  Education:

  BS in Accounting, University of Missouri, Kansas City
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  Christine Lipson 

  Director of Human Resources

  Bio

  Ms. Lipson has served Dawson for the past 20 years in human resources and operational roles. During her time at Dawson, she created the Human Resources Department and managed the construction of the Dining Commons and Innovation Center. 

   

  Prior to Dawson, she was a business transformation consultant for IBM and led North American operations for an outdoor sports company. Her hobbies include swimming, biking, and running.

   

  Education

  M.B.A Technology and Innovation, University of Colorado at Boulder
  

  B.S. in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, Miami University
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  Carly Slagel 

  Director of Development

  Bio

  Ms. Slagel has been in education for more than 18 years. Her early career included working in student affairs on the East Coast, planning campus events, and creating a Student Leadership Society. In 2011, she began working in development at independent schools and has worked with parents, alumni, and grandparents to build a stronger school community.
  
  Carly has also been involved with the American Cancer Society, and their Relay for Life collegiate program as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success, which provides life-changing leadership programs that help students achieve personal growth, career success, and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities.
  
  Education
  B.A. Political Science and International Studies
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  Chris Ingwalson 

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  Bio

  Mrs. Ingwalson has been in marketing for more than twenty years. Her early career included domestic and international product marketing and digital media projects for brands like Horizon Organic, Lexus, Pentax, and Microsoft. 2014 she moved to sales and marketing consulting, working with b2b healthcare and telecom companies. Most recently, before coming to Dawson, she ran marketing and revenue operations for a healthcare training company, using virtual reality to train clinicians.
  
  

  Chris has also been a long-time supporter and volunteer for the American Heart Association, championing their Bring STEM to Life program, which provides mentorship and STEM experiences to underserved high school students in Colorado.
  
  Education

  B.A. Marketing with a minor in Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder