Chelsea News

The Chelsea Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Diarmuid Wheeler will serve as the next Headmaster of Chelsea Academy. 

Dr. Wheeler is no stranger to Chelsea Academy, having served as a faculty member here not so long ago. During his tenure at Chelsea, Dr. Wheeler was the first instructor to be chosen by his peers to be honored with the Michael Echaniz Teacher of the Year Award. More recently, Dr. Wheeler has headed the History and Humanities departments at The Mount Academy in Esopus, NY, where he was instrumental in redeveloping the school's curriculum and teacher professional development programs.

A native of Ireland, Dr. Wheeler attained a Double Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree as well as a Masters in Military History & Strategic Studies from Maynooth University before completing a doctorate in History at the University of Galway.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wheeler and his family back to the Chelsea community," Chairman of the Board Doug McCarthy remarked, "He has a deep understanding of the Chelsea mission through our foundational pillars of Faith, Family, Academics, and Adventure. We are confident that he will embody the virtues of our patron, St. Thomas More, as a faithful, humble, and patient servant leader for our community, and take our special school to even greater heights." 

Upon his appointment, Dr. Wheeler remarked, “The Easter season is a time of joy, hope, and life renewed. It is only appropriate then that I share how absolutely thrilled and blessed my wife Chelsie and I feel to be called back to Front Royal once again. Chelsea Academy is a place that has always felt like home, and I consider it an immense privilege to be given the opportunity to lead the Academy into the future. Our school is a gem, one that so many people are actively searching for, but rarely find. Chelsea Academy holds the promise of a better future.”

Dr. Wheeler and his wife Chelsie are the proud parents of three children, the oldest of whom will be starting at Chelsea in the fall. He will begin his appointment on June 15. 

Please join us in praying for the Wheeler family during this transition, and for the continued success of Chelsea Academy!