Alfred Stearns

Alfred Ernest Stearns (June 6, 1871^[2][4] - November 15, 1949^[1]) was an American educator and 9th Principal^[a] of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts from 1903 to 1933. He was featured on the cover of Time for its 8 Feb 1926 edition.^[6]

Alfred E. Stearns House, Phillips Academy

Alfred E. Stearns Ph.D
9th Principal of Phillips Academy
In office 1903–1933
Preceded by	Cecil Bancroft
Succeeded by	Claude Moore Fuess
Personal details
Born	Alfred Ernest Stearns (1871-06-06)June 6, 1871 Orange, New Jersey, U.S.[1][2]
Died	November 15, 1949(1949-11-15) (aged 78) Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Resting place	Chapel Cemetery, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA[1]
Spouse	Kate Deane ​ (m. 1900)​ [3]

Stearns was a guest preacher at Central Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island.^[7]

Notes

1. The contemporary name for the position is Head of School.^[5]