Admission Staff
Director
Hometown:
Morrisville, PA
Education:
BS., Villanova University
MEd., Trenton State College
Ph.D., Florida State University
Began working at Westfield State
2010
ADMISSIONS ADVICE:
"Before you begin your college search, talk with your guidance counselor, teacher or coach. Focus on your needs, including your short and long-term academic goals, your learning style, and your values. Once you answer these questions, research and create a list of potential institutions that best fit your profile and are financially feasible. Be sure to visit the campuses, speak with students, faculty and staff to learn more about the college and campus life. Keep in mind, this is a journey and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way."
Associate Director
Hometown
Chelmsford, MA
Education
BS, Westfield State University
Began working at Westfield
1997
Travel Territory
Massachusetts Community Colleges
ADMISSIONS ADVICE:
“Keep the password you create for your online applications in a safe place. Most colleges, including Westfield, allow you to track the progress of your online application as long as you have the correct password.”
Assistant Director
Hometown
Westfield, MA
Education
BA, Stonehill College
MPA, Westfield State University
Began working at Westfield
2002
Travel Territory
Massachusetts – Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties; Northern Connecticut
ADMISSIONS ADVICE:
“Be organized and pay attention to deadlines. Know what is required for each college you are applying to and send it in as soon as you are able. Colleges will not make a decision until all required materials are received and you don’t want to miss out by missing a deadline.”
Assistant Director
Hometown
Boylston, MA
Education
BS, Westfield State University
MPA, Westfield State University
Began working at Westfield
2009
ADMISSIONS ADVICE:
"Submit your college applications early. By waiting until the last minute, you may end up rushing through the application or forgetting to send important information to colleges. By applying early, you have time to proofread your application, include all supporting documents, and then submit your application in a timely manner. You can also minimize the stress of applying to colleges if you are well ahead of all deadlines."
Admission Counselor
Hometown:
Springfield, Massachusetts
Education:
BA Westfield State University
Travel Territory:
Massachusetts- Bristol County, Plymouth County, Norfolk County, Barnstable County
New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island
Admission Advice:
Visit colleges and universities when classes are in session. Visiting a school during any time of the year is great, but going while class is in session gives you the opportunity to see if you could really picture yourself there. Picking a college is a big decision, and you want to be able to make a pick where you can see yourself happy, where you can challenge yourself, and most importantly where you can grow both personally and intellectually.
Admission Counselor
Hometown:
Holyoke, MA
Education:
BA, Westfield State University
Travel Territory:
Massachusetts – Berkshire County, Worcester County
New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont
Admission Advice:
Your senior year in high school can certainly be a frantic time for you as a student in search of the college or university that best meets your academic and career objectives. It is imperative that you understand what materials are required from each college and university as part of their application process. Pay close attention to application deadlines for each academic program of your interest. You want to ensure that all required materials are submitted in a timely manner. Most importantly, this is a critical time to begin attending college fairs and registering for campus tours and open houses. Attending open houses will provide you with an in depth look at academic programs, academic support, and student life offerings at each institution.
Admission Counselor
Hometown:
Medford, MA
Education:
Westfield State (Communications)
Travel Territories:
Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk County and Springfield
Admission Advice:
Always ask questions. Never feel too shy to get the information that you need from a University. We love answering any questions you have because it give us a chance to talk about our institution!
Admission Counselor
Hometown:
Springfield, MA
Education:
BA., Westfield State University
Began working at Westfield State:
2018
Admission Advice:
Keep an open mind. When searching for colleges, you will see that they will be different in their own ways. Be open to those differences as they will benefit your experience as a student both in and out of the classroom. This is a chance to not only find a school that fits your needs and wants but also to find a home where you can grow as an individual.
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant I
Jessica Wilson
Administrative Assistant I
Horace Mann Center
jwilson@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8051
Administrative Assistant I
Deborah Grobe
Administrative Assistant I
Horace Mann Center
dgrobe@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8549
Clerk IV
Deborah Pise
Clerk IV
Horace Mann Center
dpise@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8558
Clerk IV
Rebecca O'Brien
Clerk IV
Horace Mann Center
robrien@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5223
