Head of School Sara Rubinstein is pleased to announce that Charles Maddox has accepted Carrollwood Day School's offer to become the next Head of the Middle School. He will begin his new position on July 1, 2021. Chuck Maddox will be coming to CDS from The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, FL where he has been the Middle School Academic Dean and a classroom Spanish teacher since 2014.

Sara Rubinstein is "thrilled to welcome Chuck Maddox to the CDS team. From our first interview, Chuck was a stand out -- knowledgeable, passionate about kids and education, and creative in his approach to school administration. I look forward to working with him as we continue to solidify our place as the destination school in Tampa Bay for a relevant and authentic independent education."

Maddox went into education inspired by his own teachers who "taught with their whole hearts each day." He soon realized that teaching is one of the hardest, yet most rewarding jobs there is. He strives each day to positively impact students and teachers guided by these four belief statements:

1. Provide a 21st-century education centered around critical and innovative thinking.
2. A well-rounded classroom purposefully integrates technology into each lesson.
3. Students learn best in a positive and supportive learning environment where they are not afraid to explore their personal perspectives, their learning styles, and their interactions with others.
4. Blend classroom instruction and character education.

With these core beliefs as his compass, Maddox has the mindset needed to lead CDS Middle School to new heights; assuring the new middle school classrooms and Center for Innovation will become a forward-thinking source of learning and inspiration for students and faculty while upholding the values important to our school.

Maddox is highly respected by his colleagues and has been described as a rising star. In addition to having a genuine love of learning and a passion for education, he is recognized as a leader who leads by example. He is regarded as an effective communicator and is admired for his ability to build strong connections with his colleagues, students, and parents.

Looking forward to beginning his new position, Maddox writes, "From the first moment I stepped onto campus, I knew CDS was a special place. The warm welcome from students, parents, and teachers made me feel right at home. The middle school does an excellent job of blending character education with innovative learning, and I am thrilled and honored to be joining the Patriot Nation."

Maddox is currently working towards a Doctor of Education in educational leadership at Lynn University. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Cincinnati where he majored in secondary education and minored in Spanish. He went on to earn a Master of Education degree at St. Leo University in educational leadership.

We look forward to welcoming Chuck to Tampa and the Carrollwood Day School family.