Admissions Staff

Emily M. Atkinson

Emily M. Atkinson
Director of Admissions
ema@episcopalhighschool.org
A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Emily earned a B.A. in geography from Dartmouth College, where she was elected captain of the varsity swimming team. She then served as associate director of admissions at St. Andrew's School in Delaware for three years, as well as coaching swimming and crew. In 2003 she joined the admissions office at St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's in New York, and she assumed the responsibilities of director there in 2005. Emily lives on campus with her husband, Andrew, and is a part of the Anderson Dorm Team.

Vincent Hodge

Vincent Hodge '89
Director of Financial Aid & Assistant Director of Admissions
vsh@episcopalhighschool.org
In 1989, Vincent graduated from EHS, and in 1996, he returned as a history teacher and an assistant director of admissions. He serves currently as director of financial aid and as an assistant director of admissions. While a student at EHS, he served as chair of the School's Honor Committee. Vincent and his wife, Marina, live on campus.

James J. Fitzpatrick

James J. Fitzpatrick
Associate Director of Admissions
jjf@episcopalhighschool.org
Jim attended high school at Flint Hill, where he was an All-Met basketball player and All-Met honorable mention soccer player his senior year. In 2000, he graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in sociology. Jim also played basketball in college and was co-captain of Wake's NIT championship team his senior year. Prior to coming to Episcopal, he was head basketball coach, assistant dean of students, and alumni director at Flint Hill, as well as assistant basketball coach at Elon University in North Carolina. In addition to his Admissions role, Jim is an advisor, serves on the Hummel Dorm team, and is head coach of the boys' varsity basketball team.

Scott R. Conklin

Scott R. Conklin
Assistant Director of Admissions
sc@episcopalhighschool.org
Scott graduated from Princeton University with a degree in psychology and started teaching at St. Paul's School in Brooklandville, Md., in fall of 1995. During his 11 years at St. Paul's, he taught middle school math and science and served as a learning specialist in the upper school. In 2003, he earned his master's degree in school psychology from Towson University. In addition to his Admissions responsibilities, Scott serves as a learning specialist, head coach for varsity lacrosse, and assistant varsity football coach. He, his wife, Michele, and their three children, Tyler, Logan, and Cameron, live on Hummel Dorm.

Jaye Gregory

Jaye Gregory
Admissions Officer
jg@episcopalhighschool.org
Jaye is a graduate of Greenwich Academy in Connecticut and Williams College. While at Williams, she captained the varsity field hockey and varsity squash teams and was recognized as first team All-American in field hockey. She was president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and was Williams’ representative to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). At Episcopal, Jaye is an admissions officer and head coach for both the varsity field hockey and girls’ varsity squash teams. She is also a faculty advisor and a member of the Anderson Dorm Team.

Shannon M. Kane

Shannon M. Kane
Assistant Director of Admissions
smk@episcopalhighschool.org
Shannon began her career at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. After three years at Hill, Shannon moved back to the D.C. area to teach at Flint Hill School in Oakton, Va. She then went on to finish her master's degree in Madrid, Spain, through Middlebury College. In addition to her admissions responsibilities, Shannon teaches Spanish and is a member of the Anderson Dorm team.

Support Staff

Barbara Bassett

Barbara Bassett
Admissions Assistant
bab@episcopalhighschool.org
Barbara joins the Admissions staff after having worked for the Alexandria Public Library system. For many years, Barbara worked for both public and independent school systems as well as non-profit institutions. As an admissions assistant, she is responsible for publishing the weekly visitors’ list, greeting prospective students and their families, and assisting with admissions mailings and other projects. Barbara and her husband, Patrick, current president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), live in Alexandria.

Susan Castle

Susan Castle
Project Manager
sdc@episcopalhighschool.org
Susan has been a member of the Episcopal community for ten years, and has served the School in various capacities: registrar, assistant college counselor, freshman and sophomore advisor, and Anderson dorm duty officer. In Admissions, Susan divides her time between her project management duties of planning and coordinating the Open House events as well as overseeing the department’s advertising and travel programs. Susan lives on campus with her husband, Steve, an EHS math teacher and wrestling coach and their two children, Sarah Gray and Kate.

Lee Miller 

Lee Miller
Data Coordinator
lam@episcopalhighschool.org
A graduate of George Mason University, Lee joined the admissions staff in August of 2008 after working in publishing. She is primarily responsible for the extensive data entry requirements of the office. She processes inquiries and applications, mails information packets, and maintains the extensive filing system. Lee and her husband, Jonathan, live in Falls Church.

Kristan L. Dix

Kristan L. Dix
Director of Admissions Operations
kld@episcopalhighschool.org
Kristan spent her early childhood on the boarding school campus of Brewster Academy in N.H. where her father was a teacher and grandfather had been the headmaster. After earning a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire, she worked for three years at a summer boarding school as the assistant to the head of school. Her primary role as director of admissions operations entails overseeing office operations: supervising the staff, managing the database, and coordinating the extensive communications and technological requirements of the department. Kristan resides in Manassas with her husband, Steve, and dog, Duke.

Wendy Lukstat

Wendy Lukstat
Visit Coordinator
wdl@episcopalhighschool.org
As visit coordinator for the past eight years, Wendy has been the primary point of contact for all of our Admissions visitors. She is the friendly voice on the phone who schedules interviews and confirms appointments. Wendy also prepares itineraries, manages the office calendar, and greets prospective students and family members upon their arrival at the School. Wendy, her husband, Richard, and daughter, Kristin, live in Clifton.