Ms. Boyle brings over 25 years of educational admissions, marketing and fundraising experience to her role at Boulder Country Day. She is passionate about helping families find an educational fit for their children that will support and develop both their academic skills, passions and character.
When she is not working, Mrs. Boyle loves to travel. When home in her native Colorado, she loves spending time with her family, gardening, skiing, hiking and seeing live music.
Kath Courter
Head Preschool & Early Childhood Education Extended Day and Summer Programs
University of Minnesota B.S. Community Health Education Cameron University M.Ed. Early Childhood Education (Overseas Program, Frankfurt, Germany)
Ms. Courter has been at BCD since 2005. She spent two years teaching third grade at BCD before moving into the position of Preschool, Extended Day and Summer Programs Director. Ms. Courter’s educational background and experience include a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health Education, and 14 years of teaching experience (seven years in Boulder and seven years in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) at both pre-kindergarten and elementary levels. She also spent five years as a mentor teacher supporting University of Colorado Master’s Degree candidates in their education by helping the students develop an understanding of educational theory and classroom practice.
When Ms. Courter is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and friends. She also enjoys running, hiking, biking, skiing, golf, reading, and cooking. An interesting note about Ms. Courter is that she is learning the sport of biathlon (Nordic skiing and rifle target shooting). Watch out! She is a terrible shot...
Mrs. Griffith brings close to twenty years of both professional and philanthropic expertise to her role as BCD’s Director of Development and Alumni Relations. In fact, her volunteer work organizing BCD’s Love of Technology and the Arts auction from 2005-2007 is what led to the school creating a position for her in the first place! Before moving to Boulder from California with her family, she worked in development for Pasadena’s Kidspace Children’s Museum and La Cañada’s The Learning Castle School. Mrs. Griffith has a decade of sales experience in publishing. Early in her career, Mrs. Griffith co-founded the Manhattan Beach chapter for Heal the Bay.
When she is not working, Mrs. Griffith likes gardening, landscaping, and helping friends re-design their gardens. She enjoys being outdoors and watching her three boys play soccer, baseball, and basketball.
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Randie Wirt
Head of Elementary School
University of Colorado at Boulder B.S. Psychology University of Colorado at Denver M.A. Early Childhood Education
Prior to teaching at BCD, I played professional basketball in Europe and coached collegiate basketball at Colorado State University. One of my all-time favorite things to do is play basketball. I was fortunate enough to play collegiate basketball at the University of Colorado, and love to pass on my passion for the game to younger players.
Tricia Pezdek
Head of Middle School
Utica College of Syracuse University B.A. Mathematics M.S. ED - Leadership & Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms
With over 20 years in the field of education, I bring expertise in math education from the middle school level through college. At BCD, I have taught 6th-8th grade math and moved into many leadership roles. Math education has always been my passion, and is why I began teaching in 2002.
As my career progressed, I began to focus on leadership opportunities. I began my leadership role as the High School Transition Coordinator and quickly added 8th Grade Dean to my title. After a few years working in this capacity, I broadened my leadership to include Dean of Students and Assistant Head of Middle School. After years in those roles, I have broadened my responsibilities once again in becoming Head of Middle School. Middle school students have a special place in my heart, and this role allows me to work closely with BCD students and teachers during this pivotal time in our students' lives.
In my free time, I love to spend time with my husband and dogs. We love to camp, hike, run, mountain bike, and snowboard. On most weekends and breaks, you can find us outside and loving what the mountains of Colorado offer.
John Suitor, III
Head of School
University of Vermont B.A. Political Science Georgetown University M.A.L.S. International Affairs
John Suitor was raised in an independent school family and has enjoyed over twenty years living and working in independent school communities. Prior to becoming Head of School at Boulder Country Day, Mr. Suitor worked at St. Johnsbury Academy (a 9-12 grade day and boarding school), Long Trail School (a 6-12 grade day school), and Foxcroft School (a girls boarding school in Middleburg, VA). He also spent 17 years attending and working at Camp Timanous, a traditional Maine camp for 7-15 year-old boys. Mr. Suitor's father, also named John, is Headmaster at Aspen Country Day School.
Mr. Suitor is profoundly optimistic regarding young people and believes that nurture, structure, and latitude are key factors in raising confident, successful, and resilient children. He is committed to cultivating a safe, positive, and challenging learning environment where an atmosphere of trust and respect inspire children to take appropriate risks and to reach their level of excellence.
Mr. Suitor and his wife Gail were college sweethearts. She is the co-Chair for the National Association of Independent Schools' Families First program and a full-time parent, They have been married for 23 years and have three children: Elizabeth, Madison, and Catherine. Mr. Suitor loves the outdoors, travel, and adventure, and is a certified sports nut.
Boulder Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Court North • Boulder, Colorado 80301 • Phone - 303.527.4931 • info@bouldercountryday.org
Boulder Country Day School is a proudly independent institution serving students 2 ½ years old - 8th grade. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our balanced educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore their strengths and apply them to the world. Guided by our values, we believe the empowered minds that graduate from BCD will be the ones to ignite global change.