Art Hall, Head of School

Lakehill Preparatory School and Board of Directors Chair James Perry welcomed Art Hall to campus on July 1, 2021. He succeeded Roger L. Perry, who was Lakehill’s Headmaster for 38 years.

Mr. Hall holds B.A. degrees in Political Science and History from UCLA and earned a Master’s in Education from Southern Methodist University. He has a passion for working with students and has a strong history of enhancing the educational and life experiences of students of color. He is a founding member of the Straight A’s Podcast, which examines independent school life from the lens of prospective families, students, and teachers.

Mr. Hall was raised in Riverside, California, outside of Los Angeles. His wife, Paula, a native of Pittsburgh, attended Clarion University where she earned a B.A. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. She has taught lower school, coached, and led volunteer efforts at various schools throughout their family’s journey. They have three children, an adult son who teaches school in Garland, and two daughters who attend Lakehill.