Kevin Yaley, Ph.D., was named Head of Francis Parker School in 2010 following an extensive national search. He is the 12th person to fill the position since the school’s founding in 1912.

Prior to stepping into the top leadership role, Kevin taught history and philosophy, first at the University of San Diego High School and later at Parker. He also coached cross country, track and field, and soccer during that time. In 2004, Kevin was tapped to serve as Parker’s Director of Admissions. The following year, he was appointed Associate Head of School, a position he held for five years.

He was a fellow of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Edward E. Ford Fellowship for Aspiring Heads, as well as at the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership’s Heads of Schools Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Kevin served on the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Board of Standards and was recently recognized by CASE District VII with the CEO Leadership Award.

Kevin received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Notre Dame and an additional master's degree from San Diego State University. In Spring 2021, he completed his Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at University of San Diego.

Kevin is the parent of three Parker graduates—Solia, Indiana, and Ansel.