Legendary San Francisco High School Hires Dedicated Technology Leader
Lick-Wilmerding High School
Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations. Students demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to their communities, the motivation to deeply explore their interests, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others.
The ideal dean of technology is a visionary and collaborative leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Lick-Wilmerding High School’s technology strategy and operations. This is a new position for the school, as the school has not had a director of technology for approximately two years. The dean of technology oversees three major aspects of the school’s technology program: instructional technology, data/systems, and information technology, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and priorities. The school has a relationship that currently runs through into the fall with Knowing Technologies, a third-party technology consulting firm that has been supporting a limited number of higher-level engineering projects and upgrades behind the scenes.
As a senior leader reporting to the head of school, the dean of technology works closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement a strategic vision for instructional technology that enhances the school's mission. Data/systems is an area of growing importance for the school and a priority for many department heads, who are committed to institutional research methods and want to make data-driven decisions across all areas of the school. On the IT side, the dean of technology oversees a network administrator and part-time help desk technician.
The head of school sought someone who can help oversee and coordinate all efforts in these areas, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking approach. The dean of technology will prioritize relationship-building, maintain a visible presence within the community, and create an inclusive technology environment that advances the school's unwavering commitment to equity and student engagement. Lick-Wilmerding High School was excited to welcome its inaugural dean of technology on July 1, 2025, or earlier by mutual agreement.
Lick-Wilmerding High School was thrilled to welcome Charlotte Gjedsted to the position.
Meet the new leader
Charlotte Gjedsted is a dedicated educator and technology leader with over 11 years of classroom experience and a background in educational psychology. As Department Chair of Innovation, Design, and Technology at the Mirman School, they lead curriculum development, run a K–8 makerspace program, and support faculty in integrating new tools and practices. A Lick-Wilmerding alum, Ms. Gjedsted is passionate about using technology to foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world learning. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from University of the Pacific, Bay Area Teacher Training Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.
