At the annual meeting of the Association of Independent Maryland and D.C. Schools, the membership elected Kent School’s Head of School Nancy Mugele to serve as the board president beginning Aug. 1.

Founded in 1967, AIMS is the primary accreditation, advocacy, and professional development organization for 122 independent schools in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. AIMS serves schools representing nearly 50,000 students and 12,000 employees, including Kent School, Radcliffe Creek School, Gunston School, Wye River Upper School, and The Country School on the Mid-Shore.

"I am deeply honored to serve AIMS. It is one of the most forward thinking and rigorous regional associations in the country. AIMS supports schools with a range of missions and student populations and I am grateful to be a part of its work at the state and the national level,” Mugele said.

Peter Baily, executive director of AIMS, said Mugele continues a tradition of excellence in AIMS board leadership. “She has distinguished herself by her strategic thinking and her commitment to the advancement of our member schools.” Baily said.

Mugele, who has served as the Head of Kent School since 2016, has served on the AIMS Board for four years.

Kent School, located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown is an independent school serving boys and girls in Preschool through Grade Eight. Kent School's mission is to guide our students in realizing their potential for academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence while fostering the growth of honorable, responsible citizens for our country and our diverse world. For more information visit www.kentschool.org or email info@kentschool.org.