The Director's Hub
Welcome to the American Embassy School, New Delhi
Dear Friends,
Each year at AES brings new energy, ideas, and opportunities to deepen our shared mission of providing “a balanced education defined by a joyful pursuit of excellence.” As we continue forward together, our focus remains clear: to nurture a vibrant learning community where every student, teacher, staff member, and family feels a genuine sense of belonging and purpose.
Our strategic goals continue to guide us toward a bold vision for the future—a vision reflected in Well-being and Belonging, Inspired Campus Environments, Sustainable Financial Stewardship, and Extraordinary Learner Experiences. These goals empower the innovative learning taking shape across classrooms, fields, and studios, representing our commitment to the kind of forward-thinking education our students deserve in a rapidly changing world.
Educating young people today requires adaptability, empathy, and collaboration amid accelerating technological shifts and global complexity. At AES, we meet this challenge by standing together—anchored in our values, strengthened by our diversity, and inspired by the joy of learning that defines our community.
I encourage you to stay connected, explore the many dimensions of life at AES, and celebrate the extraordinary work happening every day across our school. We remain deeply proud of our exceptional educators, continually inspired by our students, and profoundly grateful for the partnership of our families.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping AES continue to thrive as a school of purpose, excellence, and heart.
Rand Harrington—Director, AES.
Namaste from Our Director
Dr. Rand Harrington joined the American Embassy School community in July of 2024 as the School's Director.
Dr. Rand joined AES after completing his eighth and final year as head of Kent Denver School in Englewood, Colorado. Prior to Kent Denver, Rand served as the associate head of the Blake School in Minneapolis, as Science Department Chair at the Harker School, and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine. Rand earned a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Washington, taught physics to Tibetan Monks in Dharamsala and co-authored two books. His extensive, diverse career spans teaching and senior administrative roles in public and private/independent K-12 schools and at the university level.
