HEAD OF SCHOOL · OAK HILL SCHOOL
Pete Moore
I’ve worked in schools for more than 25 years, starting as a fourth-grade teacher in Australia. Today I lead Oak Hill School in Eugene, Oregon. This is where I share what I’m learning about listening well, building culture on purpose, and the small decisions that help a school thrive.
Three years at Oak Hill
None of this happened overnight. It came from many small decisions, made together with our team and community over time.
48%
Enrollment growth since 2023
205%
Yearly giving growth since 2023
2030
Mission and strategic plan
Recent articles
JULY 2026 · STRATEGY
Rethinking Expertise: What Fractional Services Have Taught Me About Leading an Independent School
Building a stronger school doesn’t always mean hiring more full-time staff. What our team learned from working alongside outside specialists.
DECEMBER 2025 · MARKETING
Marketing Works Best When Strategy Comes First
You can’t market your way into a strong position. What changed when we paired a clear strategy with focused, disciplined marketing.
NOVEMBER 2025 · ENROLLMENT
Leading Enrollment With Intention
One of my biggest surprises as a Head of School was how much I came to love enrollment work, and why I encourage new Heads to lean in.
START HERE · A SIX-PART SERIES
How I think about renewing a school
This series walks through the approach I’ve used at Oak Hill. It starts with listening, then moves through culture, the family experience, and the everyday systems that keep a school steady.
“Flourishing schools are rarely built through dramatic moves or sweeping gestures. They are built through small, thoughtful decisions made consistently over time.”
From “From Listening to Lasting Change” ~ Pete Moore
Let’s talk
I’m always glad to connect with fellow educators and school leaders. The best way to reach me is by email.