Welcome from the Head of School

Meet Lynn Casto

Lynn D. Casto was named Head of School in October 2017, with the appointment being effective July 1, 2018.

She joined Maumee Valley from the Sanford School in Hockessin, DE, where she has served as Upper School head since 2013.

She brought an impressive background in independent school education to Maumee Valley. She attended the Columbus (OH) School for Girls, discovering a dual love for athletics and the arts. At Davidson College (NC), she earned a bachelor of arts degree in art history while playing NCAA Division I lacrosse. She went on to earn two masters’ degrees in education: one in arts education from The Ohio State University (where she also was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society) and the other in private school leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Prior to Sanford, she held faculty and leadership roles at Charlotte Country Day School (NC) for 13 years. She also served as head of the school’s Department of Fine Arts from 2007 to 2013. She began her teaching career at Brookwood School (GA), where she served as the Middle and Upper School art teacher in addition to teaching AP Studio and AP Art History. She also coached softball and soccer teams.

She was recently appointed to the 20-person Heads Circle, a new think tank created by Independent School Management to help independent schools around the country become more effective and sustainable. She is also a member of the Ohio Association of Independent Schools Board of Trustees.

A journey of discovery awaits you

Dear prospective students and families,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Maumee Valley Country Day School. For over 140 years, we have been a cornerstone of educational excellence in Toledo, Ohio, providing a nurturing environment where students from PreK through 12th grade embark on transformative learning journeys.

As the only accredited, co-educational, non-sectarian independent school in Northwest Ohio, Maumee Valley stands out for its commitment to personal, experiential, and global education. Our intentionally crafted curriculum encourages students to explore their passions, think critically, and engage with the world around them.

We are proud to have been named the Best Private School in Northwest Ohio for five consecutive years by Niche, a testament to our dedication to excellence in education.

Our beautiful 75-acre campus serves as an extended classroom, where learning extends beyond traditional walls. With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, we ensure that each student receives personalized attention, fostering a love for learning and a strong sense of community.

In 2013, the opening of the Dayal House marked a significant milestone, allowing us to welcome students from around the globe and enrich our community with diverse perspectives.

Our alumni have gone on to make meaningful contributions in various fields, embodying the values and skills cultivated during their time at Maumee Valley.

I invite you to visit our campus and experience the Maumee Valley Difference firsthand. Whether through a campus tour, a shadow day, or a conversation with our faculty and students, you’ll discover a community dedicated to nurturing the potential within every child.

Warm regards,

Lynn D. Casto
Head of School