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Meet the Admission Team

Betsy Ellsworth
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
 
"I feel lucky coming to work every day; Greenhills is a truly amazing community of vibrant people who genuinely love learning."
 
Betsy came to Greenhills seven years ago from Reed College in Portland, Ore., where she worked in the admission office for 10 years.  A graduate of Princeton Day School, Betsy holds an A.B. in history from Mount Holyoke College and an M.A. in history from Duke University. A daughter of two teachers, Betsy grew up on the campus of The Lawrenceville School (near Princeton, N.J.). Her perspective and knowledge of the independent school world comes from first-hand experience teaching and coaching at Detroit Country Day School, The Madeira School (McLean, Va.) and The McDonogh School (near Baltimore). In addition to her leadership role in the Greenhills admission office, Betsy is an academic advisor for the senior class, has taught upper school history and assisted with the college counseling program. Betsy has served on ISACS accreditation teams and admission panels at national conferences; and currently serves on the board of AISAP (Association of Independent School Admission Professionals) and is the chair of the AIMS (Association of Independent Michigan Schools) admission group.  Betsy is married and has 10 year old twin sons.

 

 
Eric Gajar
Associate Director of Admission
Campus Visit Coordinator
 
“I love being a part of this community, and am proud to be able to share it with others.”
 
An Ann Arbor native, Eric was originally hired at Greenhills 18 years ago as an upper school math teacher. Since then he has served as director of athletics (1995-2004) and as a member of the wellness department (2004-05) before joining the admission team in 2005. Eric coaches the boys’ varsity tennis team (state champs in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011) and is currently an academic advisor to the junior class. Eric earned a B.S. from Michigan State University before pursuing graduate studies at U-M and obtaining a teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University. Eric is married and has three children, two of whom attend Greenhills. 

 

Nadine Hall
Admission Counselor
Director of Diversity
 
“Besides being a parent, there is no better job than teaching.”
 
Nadine Hall wears many hats at Greenhills: admission team member, middle school social studies teacher and diversity director. As an admission team member, she supports the school’s goals as related to the recruitment of and support for students of diverse backgrounds. Now in her 14th year at Greenhills, Nadine earned a B.S and M.A. from Eastern Michigan University, with a concentration in both American and world history. She is married with two children, one of whom is a Greenhills 7th grader.

 

Susan Lockard
Admission Administrative Assistant
 
“I feel fortunate to have an opportunity to share Greenhills’ excellence with new families every day.”
 
This is Susan’s 20th year in the Greenhills admission office. In addition to her administrative assistant duties, Susan is the parent of a Greenhills senior. One of Greenhills’ biggest ambassadors, Susan welcomes families’ questions and is always willing to help schedule a visit, give tours, and/or answer any enrollment or testing questions.

The Admission section of our site is designed to serve as a guide and resource for you during the admission process. We will partner with you to make the admission and enrollment process as productive as possible for your family.

 

Admission Office Hours

Academic Year Summer
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday
  9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Friday
 
Tours of Greenhills are offered by appointment during the academic year.
Summer tours are offered Monday through Wednesday, and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.