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James E. Rainey Jr. joined the Randolph community in the summer of 2014, to serve as the ninth Head of School in Randolph’s 55-year history. Rainey’s appointment was the culmination of a nationwide search in which he emerged as the candidate with the values and experience to guide the School in the next phase of its growth and development as an excellent independent school. “When we heard Jay eloquently describe his philosophy for 21st century education, we realized that we had our man,” said Board Chair and member of the Search Committee Matt Fowler ’83. A highly principled educational leader with great vision and a keen intellect, Rainey is known for his ability to forge deep and meaningful connections with students, faculty, parents and school leaders, as well as with the broader community. Rainey joined Randolph from Norfolk Academy, in Virginia, where he had served since 2002 and was most recently the Assistant Head for Academic Affairs. Rainey holds degrees from Princeton University (A.B., Religion) and the College of William and Mary (M.A., American Studies).

Employment at Randolph is an opportunity to join a community of learners who seek challenge, commitment, and strong relationships. Because we are an independent, college-preparatory school, much is required of our administrators, faculty and staff. In return, Randolph strives to provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth. All members of the community are encouraged to participate in the life of the School and to continue their professional development. Randolph faculty members have an average of 17 years of classroom experience and 65% hold advanced degrees. Randolph seeks to attract, retain, and support a diverse and talented workforce. To see Randolph from an outside perspective, take a look at this "School of the Week" feature . As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.

Randolph was founded in 1959, a time of rapid growth for Huntsville as the city was transplanting its economic roots from cotton production to U.S. missile defense, rockets and space age technology. The School was founded by a group of 20 concerned citizens who organized a founding society to start a private school. Randolph began its mission with a handful of elementary classes in an antebellum home on the street from which it takes its name. Dr. Wernher von Braun was among the numerous scientists and engineers who sent their children to Randolph. Within a few years, the School relocated to a spacious 16-acre campus on Drake Avenue. The School’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum and successful alumni rapidly became the pride of the Huntsville business community.

Founded in 1906, this national organization, which comprises about 300 public and private member schools, is the secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa. Schools must apply for membership. Randolph was granted a chapter in 2002.

Founded in 1959, Randolph is a coed K-12 college preparatory day school in Huntsville, Alabama. Twice named a National School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, Randolph is the only independent college prep school in North Alabama.

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