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Courtney Sale Ross, Visionary Founder of Ross School, Dies at 78, School Announces
Courtney Sale Ross, the visionary educator and philanthropist who founded Ross School, a private K-12 school in East Hampton, has died at 78, according to a statement released Tuesday by the school.
She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her daughter, Nicole, by her side and surrounded by family, according to a statement shared by the school on Instagram.
Ross School described Sale Ross as its “founder, visionary and the heart of the Ross School and the Ross Institute.”
In a message to the school community, Ross School reflected on the ambitious educational vision that Sale Ross developed alongside her late husband, Steven J. Ross, the influential media executive who built Warner Communications and later led Time Warner.
“In 1991, together they began what would become one of the most ambitious experiments in American education,” the school wrote, noting their belief that students should be prepared for “the whole world, not just the world they know.”
Founded in East Hampton in 1991, Ross School grew from a small group of students into an internationally recognized educational institution built around interdisciplinary learning, global studies and cultural understanding. The school’s guiding motto, selected by Sale Ross, is “Know thyself, in order to serve.”
A Mission to Expand Education Globally Through the Ross Institute
Beyond the East End, Sale Ross expanded her educational mission through the Ross Institute for Advanced Study and Innovation in Education, which sought to bring elements of the Ross model to public and private schools around the world. Her work included educational partnerships in Sweden, New York City and China, as well as collaborations with universities, scholars and international organizations.
Ross School’s statement highlighted the global reach of her efforts, saying her vision extended “from the classrooms of Ross School to the public schools of Stockholm, the charter schools of New York City, the museums of Shanghai, and the halls of the United Nations.”
A longtime advocate for innovation in education, Sale Ross served on numerous educational and cultural boards and was recognized internationally for her contributions to global learning and sustainability initiatives.
Steven J. Ross, whom she married in 1982, was one of the most influential media executives of his era and the architect of the company that became Time Warner. He died in 1992.
In its tribute, Ross School told students and alumni that they are part of Sale Ross’ enduring legacy.
“Every question you ask, every border you cross with curiosity instead of fear, every moment you choose to understand rather than judge — that is Courtney Sale Ross, alive in the world,” the statement said.