Meet the President
Mr. Michael F. Baber, President of Sacred Heart Greenwich has more than two decades of Sacred Heart education. A distinguished educator, he has been recognized with prestigious honors including the Edward E. Ford Fellowship in 2005 for his leadership and dedication to academic excellence. Mr. Baber holds a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Charles Seminary and a Master’s degree from Sacred Heart University. His unwavering commitment to the mission of Sacred Heart schools is evident in his extensive leadership experience across key areas such as academic innovation, faith formation, social action, community engagement, enrollment management, financial aid, and philanthropic advancement.
From 2016 to 2023, Mr. Baber served as Head of School at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, a fellow member of the Sacred Heart Network in St. Louis, Missouri. There, he worked in close partnership with faculty and staff to foster student growth, academic rigor, and spiritual development.
Prior to his tenure in St. Louis, Mr. Baber spent fifteen impactful years, from 2000-2015, at Sacred Heart Greenwich, including twelve years as Assistant Head of School. During this time, he played a transformative role in the life of the school—chairing both the Education to Mission and Curriculum Committees, establishing the school's first diversity committee, leading a successful $21 million capital campaign, and coaching athletic teams across all three seasons. He also guided the Summer Outreach farming program, deepening the school’s commitment to service and sustainability.
Mr. Baber's return to Sacred Heart Greenwich in 2023 is a meaningful homecoming for both him and his family. He is joined by his wife, Lauren Major '79, an alumna of Sacred Heart Greenwich, and their two children, Allison and Patrick.
IN THE NEWS:
May 29, 2025: “The Power of Possibility,” Michael F. Baber Featured in the Greenwich Sentinel
November 12, 2024: "Area Schools Try New Approaches to Controversial Smartphone Use," Michael F. Baber Featured in the Rye Record
November 12, 2024: "The Power of Courage and Confidence," Michael F. Baber Featured in the Greenwich Sentinel
May 21, 2024: "The Importance of Nurturing the Spirit of Students in the Lower School," Michael F. Baber Featured in the Greenwich Sentinel
April 12, 2024: Michael F. Baber issues statement on "Goal IV: Building Community and Belonging at Sacred Heart Greenwich"
September 2023: "Sacred Heart Greenwich Marks 175 years of educational excellence," Featured in Westfair Publications
April 25, 2022: Listen to an interview with Mr. Michael F. Baber, on Sacred Heart Greenwich's Heart to Heart podcast
April 12, 2022: "Mr. Michael F. Baber brings his 'Cor Unum' philosophy to King Street," Featured in the King Street Chronicle
September 29, 2022: "Michael F. Baber returns to Sacred Heart Greenwich as its inaugural president," Featured in the Greenwich Time