Welcome From the Head of School
Welcome to Berkeley Preparatory School!
Since our founding in 1960, Berkeley’s motto—Disciplina, Diligentia, Integritas—has anchored us. These words, along with our values of passion, commitment, optimism, positive energy, kindness, respect, and a desire for excellence, guide how our students approach their work, how our faculty teach, and how our community treats one another.
We are committed to providing the best possible environment for our students, and we believe that environment is built on relationships. The best learning happens when teachers know their students well, care deeply, and set the bar high. You will find this in everything we do, from our academic program to our co-curricular offerings to our service work.
What we care about is the kind of person a Berkeley graduate becomes, and every adult on this campus works hard to ensure that we put people in the world who make a positive difference.
I invite you to visit our beautiful 86-acre campus, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about our incredible programming.
Sincerely,
Augustine Whyte ’99
Head of School
Learn More About Augustine Whyte ’99
Augustine Whyte ’99 has been serving as Berkeley Preparatory School’s seventh Head of School since July 1, 2026. He has been a teacher, a coach, and an experienced independent school leader with more than two decades of service across day and boarding schools.
Most recently, he has served as the Upper Division Director at Berkeley Preparatory School. Previously, Mr. Whyte was Upper School Principal at Metairie Park Country Day School in New Orleans, LA. Prior to his time at Country Day, Mr. Whyte spent over a decade at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA, in roles including Mathematics Department Chair, Dean of Students, and Associate Athletic Director. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant Dean of Students at The Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT.
Mr. Whyte is a 1999 graduate of Berkeley and holds an M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University, an M.S. in Finance from Georgia State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Williams College, where he was a four-year varsity athlete. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania.