Interim Head of School and Founder, Brother Brian Carty, received his master’s degree in counseling psychology from NYU in 1970, and another master’s degree in social work administration from Columbia University in 1979. He began his teaching career at the Monsignor Kelly School, an experimental school that had opened in 1965. In 1984, Brother Brian founded De La Salle Academy, a private, independent school for academically talented low-income students in 6th through 8th grades, where he served as Principal for over thirty years. 

While still serving as Principal of De La Salle, Brother Brian founded George Jackson Academy. He has served on the Board of GJA as founder, the Board of De La Salle Academy as founder, and the Brilla Charter School Network, where he is a founding member. Brother Brian served as Chair of the Board of the Franciscan Community Center, and on the Boards of the Summerbridge Program at Riverdale Country School, the Summer on the Hill Program at Horace Mann, St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s, and the Notre Dame School. He was also Trustee of NYSAIS (New York State Association of Independent Schools). In 2008, Brother Brian was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He holds an honorary doctorate from La Salle University. 

The GJA Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of professionals that guides the school as it continues to grow and thrive.

• Steve Lipman, Board Chair
  Managing Director, Rothschild & Co.