07/21/2026
Career educator. Returning Northlander. Coffee lover. Rugby player. Lifelong learner. Mom. Leader.
These are just some of the words that describe our new Head of School, Dr. Catherine Gillach, and we're delighted we can now add MRMer to the list.
"Be Your Whole Self" is one of Many Rivers' guiding values. From our very first conversations, Catherine showed us that the way she leads is deeply connected to who she is.
Yes, her résumé reflected decades of experience. But the person behind it embodied the spirit of Many Rivers. Catherine keeps children at the center. She listens before she speaks, asks thoughtful questions, embraces complexity, solves problems creatively, and leads with confidence, humility, and joy.
We're glad she's here.
Leading a small school is a big job. In her first week, Catherine has already been getting to know MRM from the inside out—observing summer programming, studying staffing schedules, changing air filters, and laughing with kids in the hall, all while preparing thoughtfully for the school year ahead.
Please join us in welcoming Catherine to Many Rivers. We invite current and former families to share a word, phrase, or memory that captures what makes our school special to you. Your contributions will help Catherine get to know the people, stories, and traditions that make our community what it is.
Learn more about Catherine and her path to MRM: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lbB73RMpS51NuJVAl4DtY3tP_EvuHtT6/view
