Meet The Headmaster

Ellis Glover has been the Headmaster of Westminster School since 1992.  Educated in the classics and humanities, he served for 16 years as Assistant Director of Westminster School, imbibing its mission and philosophy from the school’s founder and director, Jane Goll.

At one time or another since he joined the Westminster staff in 1976, Mr. Glover has been in charge of virtually every aspect of school management, from bus service to budget planning.  His classroom involvement with students has included teaching them about Shakespeare, Italian Renaissance art, creative writing, extemporaneous speaking, social skills, and more.  He served at one time as the school’s Athletic Director and, along with representatives from two other schools, founded the Capital Athletic Conference,  a competitive sports league of small independent schools.  Many years ago, Mr. Glover initiated the Drama Program at Westminster, and has since produced and directed more than 70 shows.  He is renowned for the extraordinary production values of his plays and, most importantly, for the remarkable performances he draws from the students.

As Headmaster, Mr. Glover maintains his involvement in all areas of school life, working closely with the administrative team, teaching staff, and maintenance crew.  His standards of excellence guide every Westminster effort, from curriculum to house cleaning.  He is a hands-on administrator who works closely with parents and teachers to guide each student along the path to success.