Justin Hajj became the Michael W. McCord Head of School in 2020, the second person to serve in this role. Prior to his appointment, Justin served as The Learning Project’s Assistant Head of School, Upper Division Head, Assistant Director of Academics, Director of Advancement, and Sixth Grade Head Teacher over the course of an eight-year period. Justin also taught at the Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles from 2010-2012, and Canyon Charter Elementary from 2005-2010.

 

A graduate of Boston College, Justin holds a BA in English and Film Studies, and also earned an elementary teaching credential through California State University Los Angeles, and a Master’s in Learning and Instruction from Northeastern University. In 2019, Justin completed the NAIS Aspiring Heads Fellowship. Justin is committed to preserving the founding principles of the school while incorporating the 21st century skills students will need to be future leaders and doers.

 

Justin lives in the Back Bay with his wife, Rachel Whitty Hajj, and their daughter, Sadie, ‘23. In addition to enjoying all that The LP has to offer, the Hajjs also love to explore Boston, create and listen to music, and spend time outdoors.