Meet our team


Lisa Sullivan – Founder & Principal

Lisa Sullivan is the founder and leader of USA Heritage Academy. With over 30 years of teaching and leadership experience in US Public and Private schools, Lisa is responsible for oversight of the US curriculum development and instructional delivery of the academic programs of USA Heritage Academy.

“I am committed to providing world class educational and cultural experiences for our US and international students. I look forward to meeting each of you personally during my travels. “

Ferdi McDermott – Vice Principal (European Programs)

Ferdi McDermott is founder and Headmaster of Chavagnes International College in France, established in 2002. An internationally acknowledged expert on liberal arts education he is currently completing a doctorate in education and teaches English and French language and literature. Mr McDermott is responsible for outreach to schools throughout Europe, to enable students to combine the best of European and American education through our double diploma program. With his dedicated American and European team he gives regular support and help to European students and institutions.

Our individual subject teachers work under Mrs Sullivan’s direction to produce a rich offering of online courses, currently focusing on Grades from 9 through 12.