Director of Admission

Debbie Williams The Director of Admission is responsible for all aspects of the admission process at Crane including: maintaining the database for all admissions files; coordinating the calendar of admissions activities; coordinating the tuition assistance program; organizing testing sessions; communicating with all prospective families including an interview, tour, and written communications; and preparing admissions letters to families. In addition, the Director of Admission assumes responsibility for outreach efforts including the New Parent Cocktail Reception, Independent School Night, Public School Night, Upper School Information Night, Open House, advertising, and special presentations and publications. The Director of Admission attends all Board of Trustees meetings.   Biography I am proud to say that I have the sole distinction of being the senior faculty/staff person at Crane Country Day School. It is hard to believe that July 2006 marks my 30th year! I have taught First Grade and Second Grade, was Head of Lower School, and now am entering my sixteenth year as Crane’s Director of Admission. I have also been a Crane parent for the past twelve years. I grew up in Orange County and found my way to Santa Barbara by way of attending UCSB for both my BA and my teaching credential. After graduating, I was determined to stay in this beautiful city. For seven years, my husband and I struggled to make it work, and boy are we glad we persevered! No matter what my role has been at Crane, I have always cherished the students, parents, and especially the collegiality of my fellow faculty and staff members. It is a very special environment to be in on a daily basis; there is no place I’d rather be!