School Leadership

Ojai Valley School is led by Head of School Craig Floyd, a dedicated Board of Trustees, strong administrative teams on both campuses, and talented faculty and staff committed to the philosophical goals of the school. The OVS community is warm, welcoming and supported by parents who invest in their children’s education and alumni who carry their OVS experiences into their daily lives.

Head of School

Craig Floyd was selected as Head of School in April 2026 after serving in an interim role. He previously served as the Head of Upper Campus, starting in June 2017, and led the high school in its recovery following the 2017 Thomas Fire and 2020 pandemic. Mr. Floyd previously served as Assistant Head of Campus for Student Affairs, Director of Development, Director of Summer Programs, and Director of Athletics. Mr. Floyd has been an active OVS alum. He graduated in 1983 from the Upper Campus, where he attended as a boarding student and was a leader in the athletic program. Following his passion for sports, he began his coaching career while in college when he coached high school basketball, football and baseball in the Bay Area. He played professional fast-pitch softball in New Zealand before helping to run his family business, operating and managing four boutique inns. He returned to OVS in 2007 to supervise athletics and run the resident program. Mr. Floyd and his wife, Michele, also an OVS alum, have two boys, Connor and Gavin, who are graduates of the Lower and Upper Campuses. Gavin’s wife, Erin, is also an alum who graduated from the Lower Campus.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is comprised of alumni, past and current parents, and grandparents, who govern and articulate the vision for the school. The Board’s role includes upholding the school’s philosophy and, in collaboration with the Head of School, overseeing a sound financial plan to strategically lead the school forward. Members of the Board assist in developing fundraising plans along with participation in capital campaigns. The Board sets relevant policies and regularly reviews these policies. Board members also serve on a variety of committees and devote considerable time to advancing the school’s goals.

Sally McClenahan Dyer (L87, U91), Chair
Vahagn Nahabedian, Vice Chair
Patricia H. Farber, Treasurer
Andrew Helman, Secretary
James Casey (L95)
Kimberly Cluff (L83)
Robert G. Cooper Jr. (L61)
John B. De Nault III
Ousmane Fofana (U09)
Craig Marcus
Gail “Gigi” Ordway (U78) 
Mia Rondinella
Gretchen Schuette
Katharine Wang
Bob Zheng (U09)