Maclay School’s Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School faculty consists of more than 100 passionate and knowledgeable educators dedicated to providing a quality experience for every Maclay student. Our exceptional faculty work in close collaboration with each other, sharing a commitment to best practice and innovation. Faculty members hold themselves to the high standards of the Maclay Honor Code – honor, respect, and accountability.
"I have the ability to teach students using best practices, stay up-to-date on innovative ways to engage students, and implement strategies in my classroom that improve outcomes using resources that are best for my students." Shannon Pasch, 2024 New Faculty Member
About Maclay
We are a community who strive to excel for our students and our profession.
Our Culture
We believe in our culture and strive to be the best we can be and provide the best education to our students.
About Tallahassee
Tallahassee's unique rolling hills, canopy oaks, and southern charm lies just 30 minutes from the beaches and is home to universities and the capital of Florida.
Why an Independent School?
Teaching at independent schools means building close relationships in small classes, innovating and collaborating, inspiring discovery, and focusing on learning rather than high-stakes testing. Dedicated teachers, supportive alumni, and devoted parents are committed to preparing young people for lives of leadership and service. Success is more than lofty test scores and college acceptances. It’s seeing students tap into their talents and aspirations. Read more in this NAIS article on "Why Teach at and Independent School."
Faculty Endowment
By design, the Faculty Endowment was established to preserve and protect the treasured values of Maclay, that begin with the institution’s exceptional teachers.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of a lead $1 Million commitment, Maclay has been able to establish the Faculty Salary Growth & Supplementation Endowment. This fund creates a pathway for the school to change the way our teaching faculty are compensated in a significant way in the long term. The Board of Trustees sees this endowment as one of the School's strategic priorities, now and in the future. It was established with long-term organizational goals in mind and structured to provide near-term financial support to teaching faculty through bonuses as the fund grows. As the endowment reaches predetermined benchmarks, earnings will move to support an increase to faculty salaries on top of what tuition funds.
"What I love about Maclay is that the core values are taught throughout the day, Honor-Respect-Accountability. That we focus on problem solving, analysis and creativity to help students become more confident learners. And that all this and more takes place on a beautiful 100 acre campus!"