Kristina Dooley
  • IECA
President’s Letter: Ordinary Magic and Resilience

One year ago our school district informed parents that all…

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  • Advocacy
IECA Government Relations Committee: Working for Members in DC and in State Houses

In 2019, IECA created its first Government Relations Committee. In…

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  • Career Planning
Benefits of Internships: Paid and Unpaid

For high school students, an internship can be a transformative…

  • Boarding School
Three Tips for Navigating the Admissions Process during COVID-19

Navigating the application process for independent schools can be arduous…

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  • Asian Students
Lessons Learned: Successful International Programs in Boarding Schools

Over the past few years, I have been asked to…

Hanoi, Vietnam: February 23rd: Proud high school students celebrating their graduation at the Temple of Literature.
  • Asian Students
Vietnam: A Promising Yet Challenging Market

As an independent educational consultant (IEC) and also a parent,…