Head of School
Welcome to WNS
Combining the power of a growth mindset, the tools from a strong social-emotional program, and the opportunities to apply all of this to a nearly limitless range of learning experiences is essential to our commitment to educating children today for an unknown world of tomorrow.
Our students are change agents with strong character who are equipped with the tools, inclination, and experience to make a positive difference. It starts in the Early Childhood Center, where children develop strategies for inclusion, conflict resolution, and a penchant for exploration.
From the ECC through elementary and on to middle school, WNS students are intrinsically motivated to push their limits of academic understanding, as they simultaneously engage in selfless enterprises in a highly diverse and inclusive school community.
Thank you for considering WNS as a partner in your child's educational journey.
Brad Zacuto
Head of School
Brad's Bookshelf:
Reading offers a window into diverse perspectives and fuels our continuous growth as educators and leaders. Here are some books that have profoundly influenced my approach:
2025 Graduation Speech
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Head of School's Blog
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Brad Zacuto writes about the bold new chapter that WNS is entering with the purchase of our future campus at 5340 Alla Road, opening in 2026. Designed to support a dynamic, future-focused education, this new space will empower students from preschool through 8th grade to grow as confident, creative changemakers in a vibrant, purpose-built learning environment.
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Head of School, Brad Zacuto, writes about why we have adopted a no social media policy for our students at Westside Neighborhood School.