Innovative Independent School in Washington, D.C. Welcomes Accomplished Director of Technology
The Field School
Founded in 1972 and located on an outstanding campus in Washington, D.C., The Field School serves approximately 370 students in grades 6-12. Field provides students with an inquiry-based curriculum encompassing organized “fields’’ of knowledge taught in an environment that stresses dialogue, analytic thinking, and larger lessons of how young people can grow to become generous, responsible, and self-knowing adults. Field has also just begun its most ambitious capital project to-date, a $20M campus expansion project that includes new athletics facilities, campus meeting spaces and classrooms, and a 15,000-sq. ft. THINK Studio.
Field sought a director of technology to oversee all aspects of its technology program. The technology department is led by the director, including a full-time IT specialist, and is supported by a D.C.-based MSP. The director will lead ongoing improvements to the school’s technology infrastructure as the campus expands, streamline systems and workflows, and consider innovative ways to manage institutional data and technologies. The previous technology director will retire in 2026 and is flexible with the transition timeline, so Field is open to candidates who can start in early 2026 or closer to the summer. All that said, Field’s priority is to have its next director of technology installed no later than the end of June 2026.
The Field School was thrilled to welcome Demetri Orlando to the position.
Meet the new leader
With 15+ years of technology leadership in independent schools, Demetri Orlando has a profound track record in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and aligning technology with teaching and institutional strategy. As Director of Technology at Sandy Spring Friends School, he led major initiatives such as implementing a unified student information system, consolidating productivity platforms, and expanding 1:1 computing across all grades. Previously at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, he oversaw all technology operations and built an IT performance dashboard to drive innovation and accountability. Mr. Orlando holds an M.S. in Educational Technology from Johns Hopkins University, a B.S. in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State College and a B.A. in Studio Art: Photography from Hamilton College.
