Aaron Cooper has dedicated his career to pre-k through grade 9 independent school education. He has been a teacher, coach, advisor, and administrator for the last 22 years. Aaron Cooper joined New Canaan Country School in July 2018.
Aaron earned an Ed.M. in Private School Leadership and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University; he received his B.A. in the Growth and Structure of Cities from Haverford College, and a diploma from Groton School.
Prior to joining NCCS, Aaron was the Head of Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, N.J. for six years. During his 15 years at EMS, Aaron also served as Assistant Head and Dean of Students. Previously, Aaron worked at the Peck School (NJ), Germantown Friends School (PA), and with the A Better Chance (NY) organization.
Aaron serves on the Boards of Horizons at NCCS, the Westover School, and the New Canaan Community Foundation. He has also served on six re-accreditation visiting committees for peer independent schools. In his free time, Aaron enjoys running, reading, traveling, and anything outdoors.
Aaron and his wife, Kara, have two daughters, Julia ’21 and Charlotte ’23.