Head of School

St. Thomas School is delighted to welcome Peter Lutkoski as its fifth head of school beginning July 1, 2025. A passionate educator and experienced leader, Mr. Lutkoski brings over two decades of expertise in independent school education and administration,

Mr. Lutkoski is joining STS from the American School in London (ASL), where he has served as middle school principal. Since joining ASL in 2003, he has played a pivotal role in shaping its educational community, first as a middle and high school music teacher and later as the head of the K-12 Performing Arts Department for six years. Prior to his work at ASL, Mr. Lutkoski was a faculty member at American School of The Hague.

Mr. Lutkoski's passion for advancing education extends beyond the classroom. He has served on the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Project Zero Classroom, is a past president  of the executive board for the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS), and was a board member of the Conductors Retreat at Medomak. Mr. Lutkoski also co-founded the SHINE-ASL educational enrichment program for students from local London Schools.

As a recognized leader in arts and education, Mr. Lutkoski maintains an active schedule as a workshop presenter and author, sharing his insights on topics related to the arts and learning. He holds both a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music Education from the Oberlin Conservatory, reflecting his dedication to academic and artistic excellence.

Reflecting on his new role, Mr. Lutkoski shared:

“It is truly an honor to be asked to serve at an institution as distinguished as St. Thomas School. The school’s long-standing tradition of excellence, the talent and dedication of its faculty and staff, and its reputation for innovative global leadership are genuine points of pride.

 

I am thrilled to be a part of St. Thomas School’s vibrant and promising future.”

Peter will be joined by his wife, Laura, and daughter, Eden. Laura is from London, and has spent her career as a finance and policy professional in U.K. government roles. Eden is an animal lover and will be coming to the U.S. as a third grader. Laura and Eden are both excited for their new family adventure to the United States.