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!

 

NEW! 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.

• Webinar #1, on testing policies, will be Tuesday, October 21st, at 9:00am. 
• Webinar #2, on Holistic Admissions, will be Tuesday, November 18th, at 9:00am.

Behind the Scenes: Understanding Holistic Admissions in Practice

What does "holistic review" really mean beyond the buzzword? Join us for a candid conversation with admission leaders who will pull back the curtain on how colleges actually read applications, make decisions, and evaluate students in context.

Our next “Coffee with Counselors" goes beyond theory to explore the practical realities of holistic admission with our panel of Erin Bernard (UMass Amherst), Anthony Berry (Trinity College) and Sam Prouty (Middlebury College).

Whether you're new to college counseling or a seasoned professional, this webinar will deepen your understanding of the admission process and equip you with insights to better guide your students and strengthen your recommendation letters.

Register HERE

• Webinar #3

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
Andrea d'Entremont, Sharon High 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
Jack O'Keefe, Catholic Memorial
Juan Orta, Fitchburg State
Katie Phung, Boston College
Erin Russo, Northeastern University
Allison Sherlock, Boston University
Luigi Solla, Moses Brown School
Dauri Torres, Miami University (Ohio)