According to the announcement from Alfred M. “Ran” Randolph, Jr., President of the Board of Trustees and Search Committee Chair, in Travis’s 15 years at Penn Charter, he has served in an array of roles of increasing responsibility that have prepared him well to be a head of school. Penn Charter is, incidentally, one of the few schools in the country older than Norfolk Academy; it was founded in 1689 by William Penn, making it the fifth oldest school in the country and it currently serves 970 students from pre-K to 12. Travis started at Penn Charter in 2007 as upper school dean of students and upper school social studies teacher, and he served as a coach of the golf team. He became upper school director in 2010, where he led a division of 450 students and collaborated with faculty deans and department chairs in faculty hiring, supervision, and evaluation. From 2018-21, he served as director of strategic initiatives, spearheading multiple projects designed to allow students to “go deep” on issues through an interdisciplinary approach. In 2021, Travis became assistant head of school, overseeing the PK-12 educational experience and several divisions, including the Center for Public Purpose, Athletics, Technology, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As assistant head of school, he also worked with the chief financial officer on the school’s finances and budget, supported development initiatives, and continued to advance strategic priorities.
Travis earned a bachelor’s degree in government and Russian studies from Colby College and a master’s degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. He has also completed numerous professional courses, and he volunteers as a university mentor and guest instructor at the University of Pennsylvania and as a board member of the Live Like Blaine Foundation.
We look forward to officially welcoming Travis to the neighborhood in 2023. | 
