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SFS People

Kate 2022-23

Kate McElvaney

Head of Preschool & Elementary School

“I am dedicated to partnering with educators and families to support the growth of children as learners, friends, citizens and compassionate humans who have a clear sense of themselves and the power they have to shape their world.”

Kate has more than 20 years of teaching, administrative, and leadership experience. Prior to arriving at SFS, she spent 15 years at High Meadows School in Georgia where she led numerous initiatives and held many roles, including 4th and 5th grade teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Elementary Division Director, and Director of their Center for Progressive Learning. Kate received her BA in Education from the University of Hawaii and her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State. Kate’s spouse is a retired educator, and they have two adult children.

Inside SFS

The San Francisco School

Preschool through 8th Grade

300 Gaven Street

San Francisco, CA 94134

415.239.5065

Nondiscrimination Statement

The San Francisco School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.