Three Types of Private School Admissions Directors You’ll Meet

 

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Private elementary school directors can be powerful gatekeepers or distracted notetakers. You’ll encounter them when you tour schools and/or have a parent interview at a private elementary school. Here’s a piece I wrote for Elizabeth Street about 3 types of admissions directors you’ll meet. –Christina

 

Here’s a previous post: Admissions Directors, The Keys To The Empire

Which City Has The Highest Private Elementary School Tuition?

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Curious to see which city’s private elementary schools are the most expensive? Check out my latest piece for Elizabeth Street!

 

It’s no secret that the cost of private elementary school tuition isn’t easy on the wallet. America’s private schools educate the children of the most influential and wealthy families, including President Barack Obama, supermodel Heidi Klum and Bill Gates. These schools–and their curriculum, experienced teachers, incredible extracurricular activities–are highly coveted and hard to get into.

 

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#Wordless Weekend: L.A. and South Africa!

Christina and her daughter at Splendid at the Grove for Design Love Fest event.

 

Speaking at the Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center in Burbank. With director, Jamie Patrick and Porcha Dodson. A great group of parents and an amazing preschool facility!
Speaking at the Mary Alice O’Connor Family Center in Burbank. Director, Jamie Patrick and Porcha Dodson with Christina Simon. A great group of parents and an amazing preschool facility!

 

An elegant afternoon at Oscar De La Renta. With Ashley Faucet of Move Live Style. Hosted By Elizabeth Street and Baby Buggy (proceeds benefit the charity).

 

The Adventures of Sophie In The City!
The Adventures of Sophie And The City at Oscar De La Renta!

 

Porcha Dodson, Beyond The Brochure co-author in the classroom with school children in Soweto, S. Africa. Project Knapsack, the non-profit founded by Porcha, has delivered thousands of knapsacks filled with school supplies to African children.
Porcha Dodson, Beyond The Brochure co-author in the classroom with school children in Soweto, S. Africa. Project Knapsack, the non-profit founded by Porcha, has delivered thousands of knapsacks filled with school supplies to African children. Christina recently joined the PK board of directors.
Porcha Dodson, Beyond The Brochure co-author, with school kids in Soweto, S. Africa. Porcha's non-profit, Project Knapsack, delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to the kids.
Project Knapsack backpacks worn by school kids in Soweto S. Africa.