Joe Stefani began his tenure as Head of School at the Mountain School in July 2011.  Joe has been an independent school educator for over 20 years.  Joe spent his first 14 years at Rutgers Preparatory School in New Jersey where he was a middle and upper school history teacher, and then became the middle and lower school division head.  For the seven years prior to joining the Mountain School community Joe was the Headmaster at Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta, NJ.  Joe received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Hartwick College and Rutgers University, and a Masters of Education degree from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. 

Joe moved to Telluride with his wife Valerie and three children, Philip, Lily, and Anya.  The entire family is ready to enjoy the numerous local hiking, skiing, and cultural opportunities.