Emily Gum

Emily Raudenbush Gum is the 12th Head of School at The Frederick Gunn School, a position she assumed on July 1, 2023.12 Here are some key details about her background and career:

Education and Early Career

Emily is a graduate of The Hill School and holds several advanced degrees:

• Master of Arts with Joint Honours in International Relations and Theological Studies from the University of St. Andrews
• Master of Philosophy in Theology and Religion (with distinction) from the University of Oxford
• Currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford3

Experience at The Frederick Gunn School

Emily joined The Frederick Gunn School in 2018 as the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning.2 In this role, she:

• Oversaw curriculum and faculty
• Sat on senior administrative teams
• Managed various directors and departments, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Arts, and Learning Support2

Key Contributions

During her tenure at the school, Emily has made several significant contributions:

• Defined Frederick Gunn's educational philosophy for the 21st century as four pillars
• Developed comprehensive objectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Contributed to writing the school's Core Values and reviewing its Strategic Plan
• Engaged in marketing and enrollment strategies1

Previous Experience

Before joining The Frederick Gunn School, Emily held several positions:

• Various leadership roles at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia over a 13-year period
• Managing Editor of The Hedgehog Review
• Interim Executive Director and Managing Director at New City Commons Foundation12

Emily Gum is noted for her commitment to innovation in education while maintaining the school's founding ideals. She emphasizes the importance of trust between students and teachers, and focuses on cultivating confident, caring young adults who can thrive as innovative, active citizens.3