Senior Leadership Team

List of 3 items.

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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
  Bio
  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.
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  Tricia Pezdek

  Head of Middle School
  
  Utica College of Syracuse University
  B.A. Mathematics
  M.S. ED - Leadership & Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms
  Bio
  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. 
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  John Suitor, III

  Head of School
  
  University of Vermont
  B.A. Political Science
  Georgetown University
  M.A.L.S. International Affairs
  Bio
  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.