Meet the Admissions Team

We are here to help you navigate the admissions process and look forward to getting to know your family! If you have any questions or want more information about The Hewitt School, please contact us using the information below.

Megan Shotwell

Megan Shotwell, Associate Director of Admissions

Contact Megan at megan.shotwell@hewittschool.org or 212-994-2598

In her role as associate director of admissions, Megan enjoys meeting prospective applicants and their families and introducing them to Hewitt’s joyful approach to learning. She is energized each day by Hewitt’s inspiring leadership and innovative vision for educating girls and young women.

Prior to joining the Hewitt community, Megan served as co-director of high school placement at Rodeph Sholom School for eight years. During her 18 year tenure there she wore many hats, including enrollment associate, middle school assistant, and middle school advisor.

Megan received a B.A. in international studies from Kenyon College and a master’s in social work from NYU. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading, solving crosswords, and exploring Brooklyn with her son.

Christina Malin

Christina Malin, Assistant Director of Admissions

Contact Christina at christina.malin@hewittschool.org or 212-994-2546

Christina joined the admissions team after spending her first year at Hewitt on the advancement team. As an alumna of a girls’ school herself, she is inspired by Hewitt’s mission and eager to showcase Hewitt’s research-based philosophy to prospective families.

Prior to joining Hewitt, Christina worked at Barrow Street Nursery School as a teacher of two and three year olds, and spent time at the Parents League of New York assisting with workshops and events. Christina received a B.S. in psychology with a focus on childhood development from Trinity College, and loves spending time with children.

Liana Shipley Doyle

Liana Shipley Doyle, Enrollment Management Associate

Contact Liana at liana.doyle@hewittschool.org or 212-994-2623

A lifelong New Yorker and girls’ school graduate, Liana served as Hewitt’s admissions assistant before stepping into her role as enrollment management associate. Hewitt’s joyful community inspires her daily, and she is excited to share that joy with prospective students and their families.

Prior to joining Hewitt’s admissions team, Liana worked in admissions at an independent boys’ school. An alumna of Teach for America, she has also worked alongside many independent and public school students as a classroom teacher, learning specialist, and private tutor. She has been in education for over 20 years, and the personal connections she makes with students and their families has always been the most meaningful part of her work.

Liana received a B.A. in creative writing from Ohio Wesleyan University, and her Master of Science for Teachers from Pace University. She lives a few blocks from where she grew up with her two children and their rescue dog. In her spare time, she keeps up with her creative writing and loves to bake.

Claire Mitchell

Claire Mitchell, Admissions Associate

Contact Claire at claire.mitchell@hewittschool.org or 212.994.5554

Claire joined the admissions team this year and serves as Hewitt’s admissions associate. Born and raised in New York City and an alumna of a girls’ school, she strongly believes in Hewitt’s mission of empowering young women to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Claire graduated from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a B.A. in developmental psychology and social work. Throughout her undergraduate career she developed a strong commitment to education, working with English language learners as a teaching assistant at Brooklyn International High School and tutoring high school students through Publicolor, an educational nonprofit in New York City.

Claire has a dog named Monday, and enjoys spending her free time exploring Central Park with him.