It all started when…

Having served as a teacher and educational leader in independent and Catholic middle and high schools for nearly 20 years, I understand that, in order to flourish, students need the time and space to discover and enjoy the way their minds work in a nurturing environment, an environment where they can find their voice, exercise appropriate choice, and adopt an openness to skill-building that will ultimately enable them to adapt and succeed in the shifting marketplace.

As a middle school and high school teacher and administrator, I served a population of students with a wide range of learning styles, and developed curricula that embraced the infusion of best practices for teaching and learning.

As an independent school Principal, my experience supervising both the academic advisory and college counseling functions has given me a unique insight into the challenges students and parents face. Additionally, as an Associate Director of College Counseling in a private high school, I have a keen understanding of the level of preparedness required for candidates navigating the college admissions process.

Prior to my education career, I spent over 15 years as a business leader in international development with PricewaterhouseCoopers. My business experience made me a proponent of experiential learning; I believe that students need access to real-world experiences that link the classroom to the community, as they navigate through high school and college.

As a parent of four “launched” children, I can appreciate how tough it is to find that mindful balance-that individual space where our children will flourish and stretch to achieve their potential-without coasting or wilting.

That is where school selection comes into the picture, and, no doubt why you are here!