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About Us
Meet the Administration
Meet the Administration Text
Committed leadership throughout the years has made St. Andrew's the special place it is today. Please take a moment to learn about our head of school and division heads, who combined, have given St. Andrew's over 80 years of service.
Head of School
LUCY C. NAZRO, HEAD OF SCHOOL

St. Andrew's Episcopal School has been my home and family since 1980. During my time here I have seen our school grow from a small 1-6 grade school to a nationally renowned 1-12 independent school - the largest Episcopal school of our kind in Central Texas!

Education:
  • Education: University of Texas at Austin - BA
  • Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest - MA
  • Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
  • Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin

What are your favorite pastimes?
Sports—especially Football! Anything involving St. Andrew's!
Upper School Head

RICHARD MISCHINSKI, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

Education:
  • Bucknell University - BA
  • Stanford University - MA

What might people be surprised to know about you?
In what little free time I have, I make Stickley furniture for our home. My wife and I are big fans of the style.

What attracted you to St. Andrew's?
It was clear to me this school is unlike any other I have encountered. Beyond the School's mission as a rigorous college prep. program, St. Andrew's nurtures then expects spiritual partnerships within this thriving educational community. The commitment to this program by faculty, students, and families is the centerpiece of the school culture and distinguishes St. Andrew's in the private school world.
Middle School Head

ALICE NEZZER, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Education:
  • Sewanee: University of the South - BA
  • University of Texas at Austin - MA

What are your favorite pastimes?
I love cheering at Longhorn Football games, reading a good book, relaxing on the beach, and eating good Mexican food.

What person has had the most influence on you and why?  My mother, Lucy Nazro, has been a role model for me in many ways - both personally and professionally. I look up to her, figuratively, and the way she exemplifies a servant-leader at school. She had a similar attitude as a mother - she went to camp with us, she and dad drove us all over the country on fun summer road trips, and she stayed up late helping us with essays and research papers. I am blessed to be able to work with her at St. Andrew's.
Lower School Head

SHARON WILSON, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

Education:
  • University of Texas at Austin - BS
  • University of Texas at Austin - MS
  • University of Texas at Austin - PhD

Where did you grow up?
I grew up as an Army brat and we traveled widely both in the States and abroad.

What is your teaching philosophy?  My goal is help all our youngsters strive to reach their full potential during the time we are privileged to have them in the lower school. Although this endeavor requires a lot of hard work on the part of the child, parents, and teachers, working in partnership increases the likelihood that this journey will also be a joyful experience.  Students who feel strongly connected to the school community are better positioned to succeed. 


Fast Facts
IDENTITY:
St. Andrew's is an independent, Episcopal, college preparatory school with 830 students in grades 1-12, founded in 1952.


LOCATION: Two campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower and Middle Schools are located on 10 pristine acres in central Austin, while the Upper School resides on 72 wooded acres in southwest Austin.

MISSION:
The mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.

CLASS SIZE AVERAGES:
Lower School: 18
Middle School: 15
Upper School: 12

ACCREDITATION:
Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

MEMBERSHIPS:
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)