At Flintridge Prep you have the space to push to new heights and the support to navigate life’s challenges. Because when we truly connect with ourselves and others, we learn to lead with sensitivity and integrity, which is the best prep possible for the road ahead.

Our Values
Stories About Living Our Values
Here are stories that demonstrate how we live out our values—in and out of the classroom—as a community of learners.
Flintridge Prep History
Flintridge Prep History





1933
FOUNDED
Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys opened with 7 teachers and 22 students.
1979
SCHOOL BECOMES COED
and reached gender balance in 2000.
2021
FIRST FEMALE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Vanessa Walker-Oakes joined the school in 2004 and has served in a variety of leadership positions.
The is one of the most inclusive, vibrant, and fun communities to be a part of.
—Asa Subramanian ’29
2026-2027 Board of Trustees
Richard Chino, Board Chair
Sonny Lulla, Vice-Chair
Robert O'Leary, Treasurer
Mika Khan ’09, Secretary
Chanel Boutakidis
Tim Brunold
Tara Bunch
Andy Carpiac
Greg Chapman
Patrick Chraghchian
Chris Cole ‘01
Georgina Fernando
Sonya Makunga
Patty Nijjar
Edward Pak ‘92
Chris Waldheim ’85
Adam Ward
Janet Xu
Karen Dongyun Zhang
Ex-Officio
Vanessa Walker-Oakes, Head of School
Chris James, CFO/COO
Lakshmi Dastur-Johnson, Director of Advancement
Megan Hutaff, EdD, Chief of Staff




