Michael Nill

Michael Nill served as the head of school at Brooklyn Friends School from 1999 to 2010.13 Here are some key details about his tenure and background:

Career at Brooklyn Friends School

Michael Nill initially joined Brooklyn Friends School in 1995 as the Head of Middle School.3 In 1999, he became the interim head of school.1 After a lengthy search process, Nill was officially chosen as the 18th head of school in 2001.1

Achievements and Leadership

During his time as head of school, Nill was known for his fiscally prudent leadership.1 Some of his notable accomplishments include:

• Designing plans for the school's expansion
• Enabling much of the funding for recent and planned expansions
• Laying the groundwork for the upper school's move to MetroTech, which was announced shortly after his tenure1

Legacy

After Nill's retirement in June 2010, Brooklyn Friends School established the Michael Nill Fund for Faculty Development in his honor.2 This endowed fund supports the professional growth of teaching staff and enhances their classroom work.2

Prior Experience

Before his role at Brooklyn Friends School, Nill worked at Poly Prep Country Day School, though his specific position there is not mentioned in the available information.3

Michael Nill's leadership at Brooklyn Friends School spanned over a decade, during which he made significant contributions to the school's financial stability and expansion plans. His impact continues to be felt through the faculty development fund that bears his name.