Admission

List of 6 members.

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  Keith Fischer 

  Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, Varsity Football Head Coach

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  A seasoned admission professional, Keith Fischer joined Newark Academy after serving as the associate director of admission at Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA) for the past five years. Keith began his career at Dickinson in 2011 as the assistant director of admissions. Prior to his work as an admission professional, he worked for nine years for the Philadelphia Eagles and the National Football League. Keith holds a B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College. Outside of school, Keith enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with his wife Tara and his son Luke.
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  Alexis Sommers 

  Director of Admission Operations and Financial Aid

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  Alexis Sommers joined the Newark Academy Office of Admission in 2017, bringing with her a wide range of experiences in both education and marketing. In her role, Ms. Sommers works closely with Mr. Fischer on all aspects of the department with a particular focus on the departmental operations, processes and procedures. In addition to overseeing the operation functions, Ms. Sommers works closely with prospective families seeking financial aid and supports families receiving assistance throughout their time at NA. Prior to joining Newark Academy, Ms. Sommers served as the Associate Director of Admission at Léman Manhattan. Before starting her career in the field of Admission, Ms. Sommers worked as a teacher within the New York City Public School System after starting her career at New York-based advertising and marketing agencies. In addition to her role in NA Admission, Ms. Sommers has served as a Middle School advisor and serves on the Equity and Inclusion Committee.
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  Melissa Miller 

  Assistant Director of Admission

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  Melissa Miller joined the Newark Academy community in 2018. She previously worked in the NA Office of Institutional Advancement as the Associate Director of Donor Relations and Special Events. In her current role, Ms. Miller leads the planning of admission events, interviews prospective students and parents and coordinates NA’s parent ambassador program. Ms. Miller has extensive experience in fundraising, alumni relations, special events management, and student life through her past roles at the Whitby School (Greenwich, CT), Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University and Cornell University. In addition to her role in NA Admission, Ms. Miller is a member of NA’s Equity and Inclusion team.
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  Troy Burki 

  Database Manager

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  Troy Burki joined Newark Academy and the Admissions Office in 2020, after having worked for the past five years as a teacher and technology coordinator at the Parkmont School in Washington, D.C. Prior to this, Troy taught for three years as part of the Teach for America program in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Troy earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Sociology, along with a Minor in Management, from New Mexico State University, where he was also part of the baseball team. Outside of work, Troy loves spending time with his son, Liam, and his wife, Kailin.
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  Lenora Parks 

  Admission Office Manager

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  Lenora Parks joined Newark Academy in 2019 to pursue her passion for education after success in the human resources and banking fields. In her role as Office Manager, Ms. Parks has a wide-range of responsibilities including scheduling, event management, re-enrollment contracts and database integrity. Currently, Ms. Parks is pursuing a master’s degree in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling at Wilmington University. In addition to her role in NA Admission, Ms. Parks is involved as a volunteer in Minuteman Athletics and the NA Arts program.
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  Anita McKenna-Murphy 

  Receptionist

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  Anita McKenna-Murphy joined Newark Academy in 2016 with a diverse background in education and the arts. In her role, Ms. McKenna-Murphy is responsible for greeting all Newark Academy in-person visitors and responding to hundreds of telephone calls and emails each day.