Meet Head of School Lise Charlier
Born and raised in Haiti, Head of School Lise Charlier was educated in the Haitian, French, and American educational systems. Her father, Gérard Frédérique, was a Haitian ophthalmologist and her mother, Esther Eshelman, was a Mennonite nurse from a Pennsylvania farming family.
In her time at CSW, Lise has proven herself to be a capable and accomplished educator, who leads with intellect, patience, positivity, and drive. Her 25+ years of experience as a teacher and administrator is evident in her ability to build relationships, problem-solve, and innovate with creativity and confidence.
Prior to CSW, Lise served as director of studies and strategic initiatives at Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland. Before this role at Severn, Lise was upper school assistant principal at Friends School of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. She has served on the board of trustees for Green Street Academy, the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), the Cowles Charitable Trust, and most recently the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE).
She holds an MS in education from Johns Hopkins University and a BS from Georgetown University.
In her time at CSW, Lise has proven herself to be a capable and accomplished educator, who leads with intellect, patience, positivity, and drive. Her 25+ years of experience as a teacher and administrator is evident in her ability to build relationships, problem-solve, and innovate with creativity and confidence.
Prior to CSW, Lise served as director of studies and strategic initiatives at Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland. Before this role at Severn, Lise was upper school assistant principal at Friends School of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. She has served on the board of trustees for Green Street Academy, the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), the Cowles Charitable Trust, and most recently the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE).
She holds an MS in education from Johns Hopkins University and a BS from Georgetown University.
Follow Along with Lise's Lens
List of 20 news stories.
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Lise's Lens: April 25, 2024
Read MoreIt will not surprise you to learn that yesterday’s Earth Day festivities have been very much on my mind. This week, I also share a very honest book review! -
Lise's Lens: April 18, 2024
Read MoreDue to illness, I was sadly unable to attend this year’s Michael H. Feldman ’67 Social Justice Day programming. This is one of our flagship events so I was truly devastated to miss it. But as we say to our students, the work and the research we do at events like this don’t have to be confined to one day. In fact, the hope is that we will all continue to pursue the topics that are interesting to us on our own. So that is exactly what I intend to do over the coming days — to explore this year’s SJ Day topic, “Gun Violence and Legislation,” on my own time. -
Lise's Lens: April 11, 2024
I have been reading a difficult but insightful book, thinking about a recent near-disaster on the Internet, and watching women’s basketball.Read More -
Lise's Lens: April 4, 2024
Read MoreI am reading Maame, by Jessica George, thinking about the important role Mod 5 plays in our school year, and listening to an interview about social media with one of our alums! -
Lise's Lens: March 28, 2024
My entire post this week was inspired by Women’s History Month, and the various things that came to mind for me as I was reading Kristin Hannah’s The Women. I am interested in the ways women are ignored and heard, and understanding what past experiences were for so many women in both their personal and professional lives as we celebrate where we are today. There is still a journey ahead, but it’s built on some pretty awesome women’s shoulders.Read More -
Lise's Lens: March 7, 2024
Read MoreThis week I am thinking about amazing student performances, the value of the humanities, and the history of Jewish female stand up comedians. -
Lise's Lens: February 29, 2024
Read MoreI am reading about the history of Spelman College, thinking about our seniors affected by FAFSA delays, and watching amazing footage from deep within the ocean. -
Lise's Lens: February 22, 2024
Read MoreI’ve been thinking about CSW’s upcoming trip to Japan, sustainable design solutions, and Beyoncé’s surprising new releases as I hit the road to meet with CSW alumni and friends this week. -
Lise's Lens: February 15, 2024
Read MoreThe increasing importance of human skills in the workplace, the meaning of Valentine’s Day, and delightful jazz music are all on my mind this week! -
Lise's Lens: February 8, 2024
Read MoreI recently read the novel The Berry Pickers, watched a video in honor of Black History Month, and proudly observed student leaders present to faculty and staff on an important topic. -
Lise's Lens: February 1, 2024
This week, I am thinking about the importance of quality education for teens, our amazing guest speaker from Beyond Walls, and exciting news from the Boston Symphony Orchestra.Read More -
Lise's Lens: January 25, 2024
I am going into the mod break thinking about rock/pop, our winter wilderness adventurers, and a fascinating book I've been reading.Read More -
Lise's Lens: January 18, 2024
Read MoreThis week I am reading advice for the workplace, thinking about food waste, and considering the roles that statues play in our communities. -
Lise's Lens: January 11, 2024
This week I read about the disparities in reading skills in Massachusetts, reflect on our MLK Jr. Day Assembly, and watch Missy Elliott's induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Read More -
Lise's Lens: December 14, 2023
I am thinking about the recent COP28 Climate Summit Deal, yesterday’s Zoomvisory meetings, and the magic of stop-motion animation.Read More -
Lise's Lens: December 7, 2023
This week I am reading about the 2024 color of the year, contemplating coursework from my Haiti class, and getting ready to watch our basketball players in the Gryphon Goblet tournament this weekend! Don't forget to wear blue and gold tomorrow (Friday).Read More -
Lise Lens: November 30, 2023
This week I consider Jesmyn Ward’s Let Us Descend, the Merriam-Webster word of the year, and a recent speech by Haiti’s UNESCO ambassador.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 16, 2023
This week I lament the national drop in foreign language learners, celebrate Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month, and express my great awe at last week's production of As You Like It.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 9, 2023
The intersection of art and science, sustainability consultant Liz Cutler, and a new Netflix miniseries are the focus of this week’s edition.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 2, 2023
This week I am enjoying recent work by Visual Art Teacher Anne Rearick, contemplating the complicated relationship between hope and despair, and taking in an art exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum.Read More
Office of the Head of School
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
Tel. 781-642-8612
Lise Charlier
Head of School
Sherrill Bounnell
Assistant to the Head of School
Weston, MA 02493
Tel. 781-642-8612
Lise Charlier
Head of School
Sherrill Bounnell
Assistant to the Head of School
"Together we will guarantee that CSW remains an extraordinary school — a place where young people have the time and space to grow into the people that they want to be, in an environment that allows them to know and appreciate themselves and others, where they can ask questions freely and fully, engage in intellectual pursuit, and be kind and contributing members of society who seek social justice locally and globally."
— Head of School Lise Charlier
— Head of School Lise Charlier
The Cambridge School of Weston is a progressive high school for day and boarding students in grades 9–12 and PG. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community and the world.