Christopher J. Post | Headmaster
THE BOYS LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND
Chris Post, a nationally recognized leader in all-boys education, is in his 18th year as Headmaster of The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland. He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and his graduate degree from Boston University. With over 30 years in boys’ schools, Chris has remained deeply committed to the growth and development of boys. From 2021 to 2024, he served as Board Chair of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, helping shape global strategy and elevate the conversation around boys’ education.
What qualities set your school apart?
At Boys’ Latin, we’ve spent more than 180 years doing what’s best for boys. We’ve built a community where every boy is known and valued. Our faculty are experts in teaching boys. They thrive on the energy of boys; they understand that boys need to be engaged in their lessons. As boys across the country fall behind girls on all key metrics, we’ve reimagined schedules, launched an away-for-the-day phone policy, and prioritized unstructured play. Simply put, we put boys first—we always have and we always will.
What are the expectations of students in your school?
At Boys’ Latin, we believe nothing is more important than shaping a young man’s character. Our mission is embodied by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—to be rather than to seem—and our core values of courage, compassion and integrity are woven into the fabric of our School. From lower schoolers focusing on a core value each year, to middle schoolers engaging in service learning, to upper school students embracing leadership opportunities, we don’t just talk about our values—we live them. Our boys are learning to do what is difficult, and what is right.
This article is part of our 2025-2026 Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools.
