I am a life-long New Yorker with a passion for education. After graduating from Connecticut College where I majored in Psychology, I was hired as an assistant teacher for a first-grade class at the Dalton School. While at Dalton, I earned an M.A. from Teacher's College at Columbia University where I also received my New York State teaching certification. In subequent years I worked as head teacher at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School and as Activities Coordinator at The Hewitt School. After earning an Ed.M. from Harvard University as a reading specialist, I established a private practice working with students from Brearley, Chapin, Dalton and St. David’s among other schools.

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I took time off after the birth of my third child before returning to work at The Brearley School where I served as Associate Director of Admission for over ten years. As Associate Director I interviewed hundreds of parents and observed and evaluated an even greater number of applicants each year. I also served on the school’s three-person admissions committee. While at Brearley, I headed the Admissions office's outreach efforts visiting dozens of preschools throughout New York City and developing relationships with many school heads.