Emily Reynolds

Director of Enrollment Management

Emily is a graduate of Deerfield Academy and Dartmouth College where she was a four-year member and captain of the Varsity Swim Team. She has worked in admissions for almost fifteen years and joined Madeira in 2020 after spending 6 years overseas with her family.  She lives on campus with her husband, 7-year-old daughter, and very large (and friendly) dog. Emily is deeply inspired by Madeira's mission to launch women who will change the world...because the world needs more Madeira girls!

Kevin Lawrence

Director of Admissions

Kevin Lawrence was born and raised in Montreal. He entered Avon Old Farms School, an all-boys boarding school, as an 11th-grader and thrived as a tri-sport student-athlete and leader. He attended Northwestern University, where he earned a football scholarship and was a four-year letter winner as a running back and a 2000 Big Ten Championship team member. He returned to Avon Old Farms, where he worked for six years as an admission counselor, advisor, and coach. He continued his career in admissions at The Lawrenceville School. Most recently, he worked as an educational consultant based in Shanghai, China. As a “girl dad” of a 13-year old, he enjoys working in a school community whose mission is launching women who change the world. 

Tracy Crittenberger

Associate Director of Admissions

Tracy graduated from Madeira and Skidmore College. While at Madeira, she was on the white team, rode for 4 years, played basketball and tennis. She has lots fond memories of classes in Schoolhouse 1.  She came to Madeira 11 years ago as the Director of Student Activities and joined the Admissions Office 6 years ago. She is married with 4 children and a puppy. Tracy loves being in admissions and having the opportunity to meet future Madeira girls and future alumnae.

Katie Fotofili

Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Enrollment Management

Katie holds a BA from the University of Florida. She joined Madeira in 2016 after spending four years teaching and grant writing in the Marshall Islands. She studied French and Russian and can also speak some Fijian and Marshallese. She is a campus resident and serves as a Dorm Parent in East. She loves her work bringing together students from all over the U.S. and the world!

Ashleigh Ninnis

Admissions Associate

Ashleigh grew up in a small village near Durban, South Africa and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Publishing from the University of Pretoria. With experience in Marketing, Communications and Admissions, she has worked in youth-centered settings all over the world including South Korea, Croatia, the UK and the US. Most recently, Ashleigh served as Director at an international summer camp in central Virginia, overseeing all aspects of their year-round marketing strategy and enrollment efforts. Ashleigh loved every minute of her all-girls high school experience in South Africa where she served as Sports Captain, Prefect and International Chair for their Interact society. Ashleigh looks forward to assisting future Madeira girls with the application process!

Bethanne Stish

Manager of Systems and Data

Bethanne came to the Madeira Admissions Office in 2005 with a diverse professional background in counseling, education, outdoor recreation, and teambuilding. She holds a BA in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has studied Spanish, Mandarin, and Sanskrit during her extensive international travels. At Madeira, Bethanne has been a campus resident, advisor, club sponsor, and dorm parent, and she is the go-to person for questions on data and the enrollment process. Currently, she works remotely from her home in Maryland where she lives with her husband, two children, a furry dog, and lots of fish.