Dear Student,

I suspect your parents told you to read this page. It is a time of transition and you are looking for your next school. You wonder, who is this Linda Daley and how can she help me?

I spent 20 years working in schools. I started as a math teacher, coach, dorm parent and advisor. I love working with kids and seeing them thrive. Thriving is so much more than earning good grades or making the varsity team.  It is about finding confidence in who you are (not who others want you to be) and pursuing your passions - whether it is math, photography, lacrosse or Shakespeare. It is about finding a community where you can be your true self, surrounded by ‘your people’ - peers and teachers who have your best interest at heart.  It is a community where you are encouraged to try new things and you feel comfortable pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Ultimately, it is finding your happy place. When you’re happy, learning and growth happen. 

So, I want to help you find your happy place; a school where you will thrive.

I appreciate that you are so much more than scores and grades. You are unique. And schools are different. Finding a school starts with you. I focus on getting to know you as a person. What are you curious about?  What are your passions? How do you learn? How do you define yourself and your strengths? What is important to you? With this insight, I am then prepared to identify a list of potential thrive schools for you, as well as empower you to present your best self in the admissions process.

In addition to spending time in the classroom, I also spent 8 years in admissions. So I get that the admission process can be stressful, especially if your parents are breathing down your back. My role as your coach is to help you learn more about yourself; your hopes and dreams. To help you prepare for your campus visits and interviews. To brainstorm essay topics. To empower you to make decisions that are best for you. To be there every step of the way, and to have fun. If we aren’t having fun, we’re not doing this right.

I’d love to meet you.