What I Do
The great joy of my work is watching students realize how they learn best and in what kinds of learning environments they thrive.
A student-centered, mindful approach to school admission places self-discovery at the heart of my work with families. From my experience, I know that a deep-dive into areas of strength and challenge, combined with a thoughtful school search, can lead students to understand themselves in new and important ways. It can also encourage them to take ownership of their search and application process in a way that feels rewarding and fulfilling rather than laborious or stressful.
I utilize my background and expertise in middle and secondary schools to support families searching for day and/or boarding options. I offer comprehensive as well as customized services each admission season in order to provide the personal, high-touch support that families need and deserve throughout what can, but doesn’t have to be, an all-consuming process.
“I have worked with Lisa for the better part of a decade - first as a high school placement counselor and then as another admission director traveling the world to identify students with curiosity and motivation. Lisa is unique in her ability to listen - sincerely listen - to students and parents. Not one to succumb to labels, she understands students and schools alike for their special qualities, always eager to identify that ideal match. Lisa is warm, inclusive, and always looking to help kids realize the best version of themselves.”
-New England Boarding School Director of Admission