John Swain

Arts, Administration
805-684-4127 x264
John_Swain@cate.org

BA, Pomona College, 1997
MA, Columbia University, 2002
Appointed: 1997

John brings a lifetime of experience in residential education to Cate. Growing up at Midland School, where his father was headmaster, John developed an early appreciation for boarding school life. After graduating from Pomona College, where he majored in art and was a multi-sport athlete, John began his career teaching and coaching at Dunn School. He later taught at Rutgers Preparatory School in New Jersey while completing his master’s degree at Columbia University.

At Cate, John has served in a variety of roles, including athletic director, dean of students, assistant head, history teacher, and ceramics teacher. His dedication to education has been recognized with one of Cate’s teaching awards.

In his free time, John enjoys woodworking, camping, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.