Professional Development

Coordinates and assists in the development and presentation of programs and activities related to professional education. Members will have the ability to chair subcommittees to plan and run our various Professional Development programs. As a committee, members will discuss various new programs and ways to enhance current traditional programs. The committee is also responsible for developing timelines, mission statements, and curriculum for each event. This committee is an excellent opportunity members will be able to develop their management skills, event planning abilities, and also be able to network with professionals in secondary education and higher education--a wonderful Professional Development experience in itself!

 

Coffee with Counselors

As we continue to navigate the shifting landscape of college admission together, the NEACAC Professional Development Committee is excited to share a new, free webinar series: Coffee with Counselors, aimed at bringing admission leaders from higher ed. together with colleagues on the high school side to share real-time advice in support of students.

• FAFSA 26-27: Your one-stop conversation for this year's updates Wednesday, November 18th at 9:00 a.m.
  
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  Supporting students and families in the college process can feel overwhelming when it comes to navigating the financial aid process, the consistently evolving FAFSA, and financial aid policies. Moderators Brenna Kelly and Jack O'Keefe are joined by a panel of financial aid professionals in a helpful conversation that will support counselors as they counsel students and families to make informed, updated decisions for filling out financial forms about paying for college. During this session, we’ll discuss the financial aid process, including the FAFSA, CSS profile, scholarships, grants, and student loans. We’ll also review how to understand financial aid award letters and share practical tips for making college more affordable.
   
  Panelists:
  Matt Carpenter, Founder of College Aid Pro
  Kevin Fudge, Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA) Ambassador 
  Courtney Leonard, Education Funding Specialist - Granite Advance 

New! NEACAC Webinar Wednesdays

The NEACAC Professional Development Committee is happy to introduce our NEW free "Webinar Wednesdays" series for Admissions Professionals. No matter how many cycles you've traveled the road or navigated reading season, it's always great to connect and hear new perspectives or a new strategy for the next time around. 

• Best Practices for Submitting Conference Session Proposals: Wednesday, November 4th 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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  Have you ever wanted to present at a conference but weren’t sure where to start? Join the NEACAC PD Webinars Committee and AMC Programming Sub-Committee Chairs for Best Practices for Submitting Conference Session Proposals. With the conference session proposal application opening soon, this webinar will offer practical tips for choosing a topic, finding co-presenters, and crafting a strong proposal. We hope you can join us! Please note that this webinar is open to ALL NEACAC members. Webinar Wednesdays Program Chair Wintress Ross will be joined by our panelists for this engaging discussion on how to highlight your work.
  

  Panelists:

  • Melanie Amato, Endicott College
  • Emily Casey, Wentworth Institute of Technology & AMC Chair 
  • Zeke DeWitt, Endicott College 

Subcommittee Chairs:

Danielle Walsh, The Taft School - Career Colloquium
Courtney Kipp Nardo, Greenwich Country Day School - Rising Leaders Program
Wintress Ross, University of South Carolina - Middle Management Workshop (Pre-Conference option for AMC)
Meghan D'Angremond, Phillips Academy Andover - Advanced Counselor Roundtable
Michaela Tarmey, Northeastern University - Student in Admission Forum
Katherine Kistner, Catholic Memorial - Mentorship Program
Ariel Leitao Leonelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Summer Institute

Committee Members:

Emily Casey, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Amy Chung, Boston College
Dana Clark, The Williams School
Karen Gerrior Mariani, High Point University
Taylor Hart, Boston College
Nina Hind, Brewster Academy
Winnie Maloney, Choate Rosemary Hall
Sinead McGrath, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Leah Miller, St. Michael's College 
Brianna Montecalvo, University of Rhode Island
Juan Orta, Fitchburg State
Erin Russo, Northeastern University
Allison Sherlock, Boston University
Luigi Solla, Moses Brown School
Dauri Torres, Miami University (Ohio)