Tim Weir

Admission, Student Services, Athletics
805-684-4127 x218
tim_weir@cate.org

Tim Weir has been a dedicated educator since 1990, spending the past 27 years in boarding schools after a decade in day schools. He has served as Dean of Residence, Athletic Director, and Admission Director at schools on the East Coast, internationally, and on the West Coast. A passionate coach and educator, Tim is a two-time NEPSTA Coach of the Year and has coached multiple New England and CIF-SS track champions.

As Director of Recruitment Strategy, Tim helps shape where and how Cate connects with prospective families. He travels extensively throughout the year, builds relationships with school placement directors and educational consultants, and keeps a close eye on national trends. He uses enrollment and yield data to evaluate recruitment efforts and help determine where the Admission Team can build meaningful new connections.

Tim’s professional development includes programs at the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute, Stanley King Counseling Institute, and the Voyageur Outward Bound School. He has also presented on topics such as character education and progressive education at national conferences, including TABS, AISAP, and IECA.
Tim lives on the Mesa with his wife, Christina, who also works at Cate, and their chocolate lab. They’ve raised three boys on boarding school campuses, with their youngest graduating from Cate in 2025.