Letter from Bishop Brown
St. Anne's Episcopal School: Head of School
February 1, 2025

Dear Beloved of Christ,

Yesterday evening (January 31, 2025), St. Anne’s Episcopal School, in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ), released a statement acknowledging that the Delaware Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested St. Anne’s Head of School Justin Smith on charges involving child sexual exploitation using the internet. The press release can be found here: https://www.stannesde.org/press-releases

Today (February 1, 2025), the St. Anne’s Board of Trustees (of which I am a member) voted unanimously to terminate the employment of the Head of School. Further, we appointed a short-term leadership team of three board members to support ongoing day-to-day school operations as we actively begin a search for an Interim Head of School. Late this afternoon, we sent a message to St. Anne’s families, faculty, and staff advising them of these steps as well as additional information important for the community as we together face the days ahead. 

This work has been prayerful, honest, and difficult. Please hold the school and its amazing faculty, staff, and students in your prayers. 

In Christ,

+Kevin

 

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