As we approach the conclusion of our current five-year strategic plan, “Leading with Heart,” we celebrate the remarkable progress our community has made in deepening our purpose, potential and connections. This milestone marks not only the culmination of a bold vision but also the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Ridley College.
This school year, we are launching a collaborative planning process to develop a new strategic plan that will guide Ridley into the future. Our goal is to chart a course that continues to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe, ensuring Ridley’s legacy of excellence and service endures for generations to come.
To make this vision a reality, we have assembled a Strategic Planning Committee, comprised of leaders at Ridley College, who will meet monthly throughout the year.
Strategic Planning Committee Members
Ed Kidd, Headmaster
Suzanne Court ’86, President and Board Chair
Bruno Pettiti, Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation
Andrew Mitchell '98, Board Member
Camilla Mugan, Faculty
David Carter ’88, Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Dr. Barry Wright, Dean, Goodman School of Business
Dr. Lesley Rigg, Governor
Hanna Kidd, Director of Wellbeing and Belonging
Jay Tredway '96: Assistant Head: Co-Curriculars and Community Connections
Lindsay Thierry, Executive Director of Advancement
Lisa Dumont, Lower School Head
Paul Kundrat '92, Governor
Riyaz Kanji '82, Governor
Sam Ridesic, Managing Partner at BCG
Taylor York-Ireland, Faculty
Tricia Poulin, Faculty
Our Process
Ridley has partnered with Ian Symmonds, Founder and Chief Strategist at Ian Symmonds & Associates.
Ian Symmonds is a strategist, author, speaker and education activist. After 15 years in senior leadership roles at private schools, colleges and universities — driving enrolment growth and institutional turnarounds — he founded Ian Symmonds & Associates (ISA) in 2003.
Over the past two decades, Ian has advised more than 1600 clients, flown over four million air miles and gained a perspective on schools, colleges and nonprofits that few consultants globally can match.
Be Part of the Process
We will be hosting a Global Café — a Strategic Visioning Workshop, for alumni, parents, staff, faculty and students, led by thought-provoking guest speakers and designed to spark creativity and discuss the evolving landscape of education through innovation, artificial intelligence, wellness, entrepreneurship and the boarding experience. They will be interactive with breakout groups to brainstorm, share ideas, gather your feedback and explore bold possibilities as we build Ridley’s new five-year strategic plan.
Leading with Heart: The Strategic Priorities for Ridley
“Leading with Heart” is an apt description of what the Ridley community aspires to, as set out in our current strategic priorities. This five-year plan is the result of an 18-month community conversation and strategic visioning process that included the voices of a diverse set of Ridley stakeholders.
In our inaugural year of “Leading with Heart,” the Ridley community has deepened its commitment to moving forward with our current Strategic Priorities. To keep our community informed about our progress, we've created this infographic that showcases the tremendous strides we've made on our journey.
Year 3 Update
Year 2 Update
Year 1 Update
Our plan is structured around three defining themes which capture the challenges and opportunities ahead:
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