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Ellen Stein Welcomes College Guidance Director

Head of School Ellen C. Stein recently welcomed Elise Rodriguez as an incoming Director of College Counseling in an email sent to Trustees, the High School Community, and Faculty and Staff. Starting on July 1, Elise will join Director of College Counseling Andy Ramirez, Associate Director of College Counseling Will Hummel, and College Office Assistant Terrill Caplan.
Elise brings over fifteen years of experience in college admissions and college counseling to Dalton. Currently the Co-Director of College Guidance at The Chapin School, Elise is familiar with New York City independent schools and with a broad network of college admission professionals.

At Chapin, Elise modernized the college office, developed new programming, and provided clear, consistent and comprehensive advice to students and families. Before her work Chapin, Elise served as Director of College Counseling at The Marymount School of Los Angeles, and as Associate Director of Admissions at The University of Portland.  A recognized national leader in college counseling, Elise sits on numerous professional committees, notably the "Current and Future Trends" task force of the National Association of College and Admission Counselors.

The search for this position was robust and thorough. After interviewing a national pool of candidates, we invited two finalists to campus. Elise shined during her conversations with students, parents, faculty, staff and trustees. She was universally praised for her nuanced grasp of the college admissions landscape and her impressive understanding of the college counseling needs of students and families.

Those who met Elise commented on her intelligence, candor, composure, and sense of humor. All recognized that Elise’s thorough understanding of the college process will allow her to hit the ground running at Dalton. She will formally join the College Office on July 1 and looks forward to working closely with all members of the Dalton community. There will be an opportunity in the spring to meet Elise and welcome her to our school.

In conclusion, Ms. Stein remarked, "I would like to thank our excellent Search Committee for their time and effort. I know they are excited to have Elise on board and are confident that she will be a wonderful addition to the College Office.

Welcome and congratulations to Elise!"
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