In The Baldwin School’s athletic center, “Kerrie” is a familiar name — but not everyone knows all that her job entails, or who she is on a personal level. Whether she’s driving the green cart stocked with health necessities around campus or working in her office across from the locker room, Kerrie Snead is a constant presence, supporting and strengthening our community in important ways.
Snead herself was a three-sport athlete in high school, which sparked her interest in athletic training.
Snead holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with a concentration in athletic training from James Madison University and a Master of Science in physical education with a concentration in sports administration from Mississippi State University. She has been part of the Baldwin community since 2012.
While most of her work takes place in the athletic center, Snead’s responsibilities extend beyond that. As the Health and Wellness Director, a role she stepped into after the pandemic, she oversees the health curriculum for all health classes throughout the school. She also supervises the rosters of all athletic teams throughout all seasons.
Snead dedicates her days to caring for students like Cydnei Crisden ’27, who visits her daily for treatment to ensure she is ready for the court.
“I trust going to her for my medical needs, and she tells me when I need to rest, even when I want to return prematurely,” Crisden said.
Snead aims to build lasting relationships like this within the Baldwin community, where students can feel comfortable calling her just “Kerrie” and not “Mrs. Snead.” She wants students to be able to recommend her skills to others who may need them.
“Go to Kerrie,” Snead said, referring to what she wants her impact on Baldwin to be. She wants to create an environment where the Baldwin community feels comfortable visiting her for their athletic and personal needs, and where students feel comfortable referring their friends to visit her for their overall wellness.
Snead’s skills extend beyond the student body to the faculty as well. She brings a unique perspective to meetings with teachers, counselors, and administrators about the students’ well-being.
“What you see in the classroom might not be what’s happening on the field,” Cox said as a testament to Snead being an advocate for the students at Baldwin to their coaches and educators. Snead serves as a voice that a student may use differently in the classroom or on the field because they are experiencing a mental block or extreme fatigue.
While Snead dedicates much time to the Baldwin community, she is a wife and mom to two children, often coaching her daughter’s soccer practices. Beyond supporting others, Snead also values taking care of herself, such as through morning exercise. In order to take care of herself, Snead prioritizes exercise in order to set the tone for the rest of the day.
“I can tell a difference in my mood when I have exercised versus when I sit and watch Today,” Snead said.
Snead’s morning exercise fits into a sustainable work-life balance is one of the primary reasons Snead enjoys working at Baldwin. By prioritizing her relationships and well-being, she has created a culture of care that resonates throughout the entire Baldwin community, inspiring both students and staff. With her impact extending beyond the athletics department, Snead reflects on her place at Baldwin.
“I found the sweet spot,” Snead said.
Students and faculty, such as Cydnei Crisden and Coach Cox, are grateful for Snead’s contributions to the community, whether she serves on the health class curriculum or tapes an ankle. Snead’s presence is felt throughout the school.