Miss Hall's School Appoints Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — David Hopkins has joined the Miss Hall's School as director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

In his role, Hopkins has responsibility for all of the school's enrollment management and student recruitment efforts, including the development and implementation of strategies to meet enrollment objectives and provide outreach for Miss Hall's both locally and globally. He also joins the school's Leadership Team, the senior management team that meets regularly to exchange information, set policy, advise the head of school, and anticipate future needs.

"I am thrilled to welcome David to Miss Hall's," said Head of School Julia Heaton. "His strong record in international recruitment is paired with classroom experience as a world languages teacher and department chair, and I know David will partner well with our Admissions Team and all departments to strengthen and grow our community. His experiences in student recruitment, his global network, and his experiences with management and leadership in a multicultural, international context will be wonderful additions to our community."


Hopkins comes to Miss Hall's from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, in Rabun Gap, Ga., where he was director of International Programming, overseeing international admissions. In that role, which he held since March of 2012, Hopkins directed and managed the recruitment of international students, expanding and diversifying Rabun Gap's international population to 145 students from 42 countries. He also supported international students and their families in all aspects of school life, from visas and travel logistics to student orientation.

A native of central New York, Hopkins joined Rabun Gap in 2008, serving as a classroom teacher and World Languages Department Chair until 2014. He began his teaching career at St. Paul's School, in Covington, La.

Hopkins holds an M.A. in teaching foreign language from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a B.A. in Spanish language and literature from Binghamton University.

 


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