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.
![Michelle Alfaro]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724699646/flintridge/ruwemnp72zuholwn5ubr/3_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724699646/flintridge/ruwemnp72zuholwn5ubr/3_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724699646/flintridge/ruwemnp72zuholwn5ubr/3_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724699646/flintridge/ruwemnp72zuholwn5ubr/3_1.png","width":900}])
![Quote Collection Icon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711557974/flintridge/tb4jh2pkorl9jcbmlrgw/CopyofHowlNewsletterPhotoBlock-6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711557974/flintridge/tb4jh2pkorl9jcbmlrgw/CopyofHowlNewsletterPhotoBlock-6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711557974/flintridge/tb4jh2pkorl9jcbmlrgw/CopyofHowlNewsletterPhotoBlock-6.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711557974/flintridge/tb4jh2pkorl9jcbmlrgw/CopyofHowlNewsletterPhotoBlock-6.png","width":1200}])
![Math Collaboration in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724699726/flintridge/zfviugjmu7wlbv9cdico/6_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724699726/flintridge/zfviugjmu7wlbv9cdico/6_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724699726/flintridge/zfviugjmu7wlbv9cdico/6_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724699726/flintridge/zfviugjmu7wlbv9cdico/6_1.png","width":900}])
![Megan Bowman teaches in class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724699775/flintridge/bznojeqlvoqqaukyiylh/4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724699775/flintridge/bznojeqlvoqqaukyiylh/4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724699775/flintridge/bznojeqlvoqqaukyiylh/4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724699775/flintridge/bznojeqlvoqqaukyiylh/4.png","width":900}])
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
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
Richard Chino, Board Chair
Rob Tolleson, Vice-Chair
Robert O'Leary, Treasurer
Katherine Thompson ’05, Secretary
Chris Waldheim ’85, Member-at-Large
Chanel Boutakidis
Tim Brunold
Andy Carpiac
Greg Chapman
Jennet Chow
Patrick Chraghchian
Mika Khan ‘09
Pamela King, PhD
Sonny Lulla
Sonya Makunga
Edward Pak ‘92
Paula Verrette, MD
Adam Ward
Karen Dongyun Zhang
Janet Xu
Ex-Officio
Vanessa Walker-Oakes, Head of School
Chris James, CFO/COO
Lakshmi Dastur-Johnson, Director of Advancement
Megan Hutaff, EdD, Chief of Staff
Whistleblower Policy
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About Flintridge Prep
At Flintridge Preparatory School we believe middle and high school should be a time of healthy, joyful growth.
That’s why we approach every experience and relationship with curiosity and wonder.