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Take Route 101 to I-93 North. Follow I-93 to Manchester Exit 9N. At the first traffic light (Bank of America) turn left onto West Alice Avenue, which makes a sharp left turn and ends at a stop sign. Turn right onto Bicentennial Drive and go to the bottom of the hill to the stop sign. You are facing The Derryfield School campus. To go to the main entrance, turn left and the entrance will be on the right. To go directly to the Admission Office, go straight at the stop sign across River Road into our Middle School entrance. Part way down the hill, turn left into the large lot next to the Gateway Building. On the left, you will see four reserved spots for Admission. Take the staircase on your left, which leads to the front of the Gateway Building and directly into our Admission reception area.
Take Interstate-93 to Manchester Exit 9N. At the first traffic light (Bank of America) turn left onto West Alice Avenue, which makes a sharp left turn and ends at a stop sign. Turn right onto Bicentennial Drive and go to the bottom of the hill to the stop sign. You are facing The Derryfield School campus. To go to the main entrance, turn left and the entrance will be on the right. To go directly to the Admission Office, go straight at the stop sign across River Road into our Middle School entrance. Part way down the hill, turn left into the large lot next to the Gateway Building. On the left, you will see four reserved spots for Admission. Take the staircase on your left, which leads to the front of the Gateway Building and directly into our Admission reception area.
(Bedford, Amherst, Nashua, Hollis): Take I-293 North along the Merrimack River past downtown Manchester. Take Exit 6, Amoskeag Bridge. Follow your first right off of the rotary. Move into the left lane and stay left over the river to the light at Elm Street. Turn left on Elm, and left again at the next light onto Webster Street. Turn right onto River Road. Follow approximately two miles to Derryfield's main campus. (Note: Continue straight at the stop sign where Union Street intersects with River Road.) The main entrance will be on the left. To go directly to the Admission Office, go approximately 200 yards past the main entrance and turn left into the Middle School entrance. Part way down the hill, turn left into the large lot next to the Gateway Building. On the left, you will see four reserved spots for Admission. Take the staircase on your left, which leads to the front of the Gateway Building and directly into our Admission reception area.
A Derryfield alumna of the class of 1987, Kathleen received a B.A. in English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She happily rejoined her alma mater in 1996, and since that time has been involved in the Philanthropy & Engagement and Admission efforts in a variety of capacities, acted as a student advisor, and coached middle school girls lacrosse.
In the summer of 2021, Kathleen became the Director of Enrollment and External Affairs, a role that blends 25 years of experience at Derryfield in admission, fundraising, alumni, and marketing. She claims that the best thing about her position is "sitting in the crow's nest" and witnessing the full scope of a Derryfield student's life unfold--from prospective student to student to alumni--and being involved at every stage.
Mother to Miles '17 and Parker '21, Kathleen spends her spare time living the life of a domestic diva: cooking, baking, gardening, and obsessing over the bluebirds in the backyard. Bucket list accomplishments include three marathons, the Mount Washington Road Race, a trip to China to recruit international students, and skydiving. What's next?
A Derryfield alumna of the class of 2010, Alex returned to campus in 2018 as the Assistant Director of Admissions. She earned a B.A. in Communication from Boston College, and is currently in the process of earning her M.Ed. from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
In her role, Alex spends time interviewing applicants, working with student ambassadors and volunteers to ensure campus visits and events run smoothly, and supporting the school’s mission to attract bright and curious students.
Since moving to Sunapee a few years ago, Alex enjoys exploring all that the Upper Valley has to offer. She stays active through spinning and running, and balances this physical activity with a love for baking.
Located in Manchester, NH, The Derryfield School is a private day school for grades 6-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.