Scott McPherson

Scott McPherson

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

The Derryfield School

Scott McPherson brings a diverse background in media, finance and operations to his role as the chief finance and operations officer at The Derryfield School. Since joining the school in 2017, McPherson has directed business operations and facilities management, overseeing everything from IT and HR to accounting and auxiliary services. Throughout his career, McPherson has overseen numerous complex construction and renovation projects, managing the full lifecycle from financing and design to the build phase. Prior to working in education, Scott spent 22 years at New Hampshire Public Radio in several roles, including vice president for operations. He began his career in the newsroom as a reporter covering politics and public safety for newspapers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with contributions to The Boston Globe and NPR. McPherson holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Keene State College and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

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