Chris Torino

Christopher Torino is the Assistant Head of School at The Episcopal Academy. Across 30 years in education, most in independent schools, has served as an English teacher, department head, coach, dormitory head, dean of faculty, head of school, and trustee. A past presenter at NAIS and other national and regional conferences, he has led and participated in many school initiatives and innovations, including, most recently, several at Episcopal focused on the future of college counseling, student wellbeing, professional development, and enrollment management. He earned a B.A. in English from Amherst College, an M.A. in English from University of Louisville, and an Ed.M. from Harvard University. In July 2026, Chris will begin his tenure as Head of School at The Blake School in Minnesota.