By following the guidelines below, you can obtain answers to questions about the academic program quickly and easily and/or discuss your concerns. We ask that you:

1. Make an appointment to talk with your child’s classroom teacher (lower school) or advisor (middle and upper schools). If more information is needed and/or you are dissatisfied with this initial conversation,
2. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate division head(s) in the lower, middle and/or upper schools. If, having done that, you believe that your questions/concerns have not been fully addressed,
3. Contact the head of school.

The section below is being constructed. Included is a sampling of topics families typically ask about and the person and office most able to provide information (note all names are linked to PDS e-mail addresses):

My tuition bill, payment plans, tuition insurance...
Andrea Parent-Tibbetts, Business Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Darcy Kramer, Assistant Business Manager
My child’s behavior, academic progress, field trip... Classroom Teacher (Lower School) Advisor (Middle/Upper School) See Faculty Directory for 2007-2008. (PDF)
My friend’s child who may want to attend PDS, obtaining financial aid forms...
Jill Lundquist, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Tammy Reilly, Admissions Administrative Assistant
My questions about fundraising for PDS or school-related communications matters....
Sandra Moore, Director of Development and Communications
My new mailing and/or e-mail address or phone number...
Mary Lou Hudak, Development Assistant and Special Events Coordinator
My child’s medication permit, allergies, etc...
Judi Siebold, R.N., School Nurse
My questions about the academic program...
Mary Ellen Kenny, Lower School Head
George Swain, Middle School Head
Liz Vinogradov, Upper School Head
My concerns about budget, tuition costs, future direction of the school, etc...
Josie Holford, Head of School
My questions about SAT registrations and college admission essays...
Don Fried, Director of College Counseling
My need to leave a message for my child...
Anita Jones, School Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Kathryn Sharp, Administrative Assistant (Middle School)
Sara Morrone, Administrative Assistant (Upper School)
My messages for the head of school and trustees...
Victoria Mayes, Assistant to the Head of School