Richard Jung

Richard (Dick) Jung was executive director of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), where he strengthened advocacy, expanded partnerships, and revitalized the organization. He was previously founder and senior partner at Education Access Strategies, advising independent schools and nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, leadership transitions, and governance. He served as head of school for the SEED School of Washington, D.C., the nation’s first urban public boarding school, and earlier led the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where he oversaw significant enrollment growth and capital expansion. He was also principal of the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, Missouri, and served in various leadership and research roles at the U.S. Department of Education, the National Institute of Education, and the National Advisory Council on the Education of the Disadvantaged. He is currently the author and managing director for The Mike Kirst Biography Project. Jung earned his EdD in administration and policy analysis from Stanford University.

updated 2025