THS Announces New Head of School

As of July 1, 2024, Rebekah Sollitto is the third Head of School in the 46 year history of The Hudson School.

Rebekah brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education to THS. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Rebekah has most recently served as the Assistant Head of School for Strategic Initiatives at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn. In this role, she demonstrated an unwavering dedication to school improvement, focusing on multiple initiatives including strategic planning in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the school’s recent NYSAIS reaccreditation process, an inaugural effort to create parent affinity groups and the COVID-19 response which kept the school open and thriving throughout the pandemic. Rebekah’s illustrious track record features a history of record-breaking admissions achievements and aligning institutional practices with a broader mission.

Rebekah grew up in Philadelphia and attended Germantown Friends School before moving on to Harvard College where she earned her A.B. in Psychology, played on the women’s varsity lacrosse team and graduated cum laude. She began her teaching career at Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City where she taught and led in the math and computer science departments, working to innovate curriculum content. 

Rebekah's dedication to educational excellence and her commitment to fostering vibrant, inclusive learning environments have distinguished her throughout her career. In addition to her degree from Harvard, she holds an M.A. in Technology Education from Columbia University, Teachers College and an M. ED in Independent School Leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University. 

When informed of her selection, Rebekah commented, "I am honored to join THS and to be part of a community committed to nurturing the limitless potential of its students, especially during such a pivotal and exciting time in the school’s history. I look forward to working with the dedicated faculty, staff, students and families to continue the school's tradition of excellence and innovation.”

The Hudson School family is proud not only that Rebekah has accepted the appointment, but also that the scope of the search was so extensive and the qualities of the interested candidates so outstanding. Rebekah’s extensive experience, innovative thinking and alignment with our school's mission make her the ideal choice to lead THS into the future. We are thrilled to welcome Rebekah and Joe, and their two children, Rosie and Charlie, to our school community.