College Counseling Staff
Michael Denning, Director of College Counseling
Michael joined the Nobles faculty in 1997. In addition to his work as a history teacher, college counselor, advisor and administrator at Nobles, Michael is a frequent presenter on college admissions at schools, community organizations and professional conferences. He has also had the privilege of consulting with many wonderful schools and organizations, including most recently, African Leadership Academy—a Pan-African School in Johannesburg, South Africa—where he was director of North American partnerships during a sabbatical from Nobles. Michael has been a faculty member of the New England Association for College Admission Counseling's (NEACAC) Summer Institute and a representative to the Governing Assembly of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Michael serves as a trustee of the Meadowbrook School and the Steppingstone Foundation.
Contact:
(781) 320-7251
Michael_Denning@nobles.edu
Kate Ramsdell, Associate Director of College Counseling
Kate joined the Nobles faculty in 1998 and the College Counseling Office in 2000. In addition to the work that she does in the college office, Kate is Nobles’ Site Director for Global Online Academy, the Assistant Director of Residential Life, an English teacher, and an advisor. Previously, Kate served as Director of College Counseling and Dean of Students. She has also worked in admissions and served as Class I Dean. A member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Boston Independent School College Counseling Association (BISCCA), Kate earned her MA in Educational Studies from Tufts University, attended the Harvard Institute for College Admission, and was selected to study as a Fellow at Columbia University's Klingenstein Summer Institute.
Contact:
(781) 320-7253
Kate_Ramsdell@nobles.edu
Meghan Hamilton, College Counselor
Meghan has been at Nobles since 2005. In addition to her work as a college counselor, Meghan is a Class I Dean, teaches history, serves on the upper school admissions committee, and is the head coach of girls' varsity lacrosse. Meghan is a graduate of Harvard's Summer Institute on College Admissions and The New England Association for College Admission Counseling's Summer Institute. Additionally, she has studied as a Summer Fellow at Columbia University's Klingenstein Institute. Meghan is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Boston Independent School College Counselors Association (BISCCA).
Contact:
(781) 320-7054
Meghan_Hamilton@nobles.edu
Tom Resor, College Counselor
Since arriving at Nobles in 1986, Tom has helped guide students and their parents/guardians through the intricacies of the college process. In addition, he teaches English and serves as coordinator of the Afternoon Program. Tom has worked as Assistant Director of Athletics, Assistant Dean of Students, an Admission Officer, and a Class Dean. He is the head coach of girls' varsity hockey and assistant coach of boys' lacrosse, and he has coached a variety of other sports throughout his career, including boys' varsity hockey and tennis. Tom's hockey teams at Nobles have won several Independent School League and New England championships and he has coached at the U.S. Women's Hockey National Camps. Tom is a graduate of Harvard's Summer Institute on College Admissions and a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Boston Independent School College Counselors Association (BISCCA).
Contact:
(781) 320-7156
Tom_Resor@nobles.edu
Kimya Charles, College Counselor
Kimya joined the Nobles community in the fall of 2010 as the Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives. In addition to her work counseling students and managing the day-to-day operations of the College Counseling Office, Kimya also advises upper school students, teaches Personal Development, and works with the Community Service afternoon program. Prior to Nobles, Kimya worked in college admissions at her alma mater, Amherst, and in educational access at The Steppingstone Foundation in Boston. Kimya earned an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University, and an Ed.M. in School Counseling from Boston University. She has participated in the New England Association for College Admission Counseling's Summer Institute, and is a member of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) and the Boston Independent Schools College Counselors Association (BISCCA).
Contact:
(781) 320-7104
Kimya_Charles@nobles.edu
