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Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

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Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Meet the Team

Meet the Admissions Team

Meet the Admissions Team

Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker

Titles: Director of Admissions

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1011

Susan Marx

Susan Marx

Titles: Financial Aid Director

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1005

Ashley Goodman

Ashley Goodman

Titles: Director of Service Learning and Associate Director of Admissions, DEI

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (213) 261-2090

Jeffrey Gilder

Jeffrey Gilder

Titles: Director of Alumni Development and Engagement, Associate Director of Admissions

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1047

Robin Pickett

Robin Pickett

Titles: Director of Windward Network, Assoc. Director of Admissions

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (213) 261-2098

Sharon Pearline

Sharon Pearline

Titles: Director of Admissions

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1010

Jennifer Dao

Jennifer Dao

Titles: Assistant to the Head of School / Admissions Coordinator

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1001

Jacob van der Wilk

Jacob van der Wilk

Titles: Adminstrative Coordinator to the Admissions Department

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (424) 289-1008