Board of Trustees

Canterbury’s Board of Trustees provides thoughtful guidance and stewardship in support of the school’s mission. Working in partnership with school leadership, the Board helps ensure Canterbury remains strong, forward-looking, and committed to serving students and families well.

Trustees bring a range of professional experience and a shared dedication to the long-term health of the school. Their leadership supports strategic planning, financial sustainability, and the continued growth of programs that benefit students today and in the years ahead.

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Leadership
Community & Inclusion
Faculty
Board of Trustees
Employment
Facility Rentals
Cecilia Banga-Lamptey

Cecilia Banga-Lamptey

Physician

Parent '26 and '28
Scott Batchelor

Scott Batchelor

Chief Executive Officer

Parent '25, '27, '29, and '29
Vic Cochran

Vic Cochran

Community Volunteer

Grandparent '24, '24, and '28
Phillip Dalton

Phillip Dalton

Account Manager

Parent '25 and '28
Martha Anne DuBose

Martha Anne DuBose

Community Volunteer

Parent '08, '10, and '13
Jordan Hedrick

Jordan Hedrick

Canterbury Parent

CPA President Parent '29 and '32
Stafford Kelly, ’99

Stafford Kelly, ’99

Parent '32 and '33
Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Owner

Parent '10, '16, and '16
Ronnie LoCash

Ronnie LoCash

Community Volunteer

Parent '25 and '27
Zack Matheny

Zack Matheny

Canterbury Parent

Parent '27
Tom McCarty

Tom McCarty

Writer and Consultant

Grandparent '29, '31, and '34
Emily Murphy

Emily Murphy

Finance and Operations

Board of Trustees President Parent '25 and '28
The Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, Ex-Officio Member

The Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman, Ex-Officio Member

Canterbury School Supporter

Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
Harrison Stuart

Harrison Stuart

Canterbury School

Head of School Parent: '23, '25, '28, and '28
Rev. David Umphlett

Rev. David Umphlett

Rector

Rector at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Kate Weaver

Kate Weaver

Next Ascent

Parent '24 and '27
Meade Willis

Meade Willis

Owner

Parent '28 and '30
Kaki Zell

Kaki Zell

Sales, Marketing & E-Commerce Executive

Parent '22