Welcoming Familiar Faces in New Roles

Charlie Housiaux ’02, Assistant Head of Upper School

Charlie Housiaux ’02 was selected as the next assistant head of Upper School, and officially began his new role on July 1. Housiaux has served at USM as both an educator and administrator since 2016, following nearly a decade at Ransom Everglades School in Miami. He became the Upper School’s dean of students in 2017, and has served as the coordinator of the school’s partnership with REDgen since 2022.

Housiaux’s transition follows the retirement of Susan Zarwell ’87, who served as the assistant head of Upper School since 2024. In this role, Housiaux will collaborate with Joe Eason, head of Upper School, and divisional colleagues to strengthen pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and alignment in our academic offerings, and work to enhance the Upper School community as a whole. He will also continue to teach English courses.

“I am thrilled to serve the Upper School students and teachers as we create meaningful and lively classrooms and build communities of dignity and joy,” said Housiaux.

Sue Baker, Upper School Dean of Students

Sue Baker has been named the Upper School dean of students, a role previously held by Charlie Housiaux ’02. Baker will rely on her deep well of experience, having held numerous roles at USM for nearly 35 years, including teacher, coach, class dean, and assistant athletic director. Students and teachers alike will benefit from her unique ability to engage with students across all aspects of their life at USM.

In this role, Baker will work with students, families, and teachers to foster a positive school climate and community culture that are aligned with both the mission and Common Trust. She will also manage student behavior and accountability systems, facilitate restorative and disciplinary processes, and chair the Common Trust committee in the Upper School.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, support, and lead our students as dean of students,” said Baker. “I look forward to helping build a community where every student is known, valued, and challenged to become their best.”