# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn storytelling skills for essays and interviews from leading boarding school admissions officers. For students, parents & storytellers.About this EventAs the school year begins, join us at Zibby’s Bookshop, in partnership with Here App and TSAO, for a special storytelling skills event featuring Admissions Officers representing boarding high schools. Geared toward students and parents of teenagers, learn what makes a memorable story, whether in written form for application essays or spoken form for compelling interviews.About the Ten Schools Admission Organization (TSAO):Zibby’s Bookshop celebrates that “Stories are best when shared.” In this spirit, TSAO admission officers will discuss what makes effective storytelling in the admission process. Each fall and spring, representatives from selective boarding high schools from the Northeast travel to Los Angeles to meet with prospective students and families about the value of a boarding high school experience.Boarding school, today, is not just about preparing you for college, but preparing you for all the possibilities life presents. This workshop addresses storytelling skills that are crucial in any application process, in school life, and beyond. https://www.tenschools.org/This workshop is intended for students and parents.About Here App:Here App, built by and for youth, empowers teens to support one another, reduce barriers, and create communities of hope and connection. It is a platform for real, peer-led mental health support that is preventive and accessible. Here App provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences.About the speakers:Michelle Hung P’29St. Paul’s School, Concord, NHAssociate Dean of AdmissionMichelle grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Westlake School for Girls which became Harvard-Westlake School. With over 20 years of admissions experience, she has worked at Yale College, Harvard-Westlake School, and St. Paul’s School. Michelle graduated from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and completed the MFA film directing program at UCLA. She and her family moved from Santa Monica to St. Paul’s School seven years ago.Pete Dignard ’07Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, MASr. Associate Director of AdmissionPete Dignard ’07 is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he majored in mathematics and physics, minored in financial economics, conducted senior-year research in theoretical nanophysics, and played ice hockey at the club level. As a student at Phillips Academy, he served as head tour guide in the office of admission - a role that inspired his career as an admission professional. In addition to his admission duties, he serves as complementary house counselor in an upperclassman dorm, coaches junior varsity ice hockey, and advises a group of seniors. He especially enjoys interviewing prospective students and spending time with families considering Phillips Academy. “Applying to Andover can be a completely new experience,” he says. “I look forward to guiding students through the process and hopefully seeing them on campus one day.”Michael “Mike” DoyleHotchkiss School, Lakeville, CTDirector of International Strategy and Outreach/Senior Associate Director of AdmissionMichael joined the Hotchkiss community as an associate director of admission in 2022. In addition to working in the admission office, Michael will be the head coach of the boys varsity hockey team, and he will live in Wieler dormitory with his family. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Connecticut College, where he was a four-year member of the hockey team, and a M.S. in education from the University of New England. Prior to Hotchkiss, Michael had various roles in admissions, teaching, residential life, and coaching responsibilities at Brewster Academy and Berkshire School. As a graduate of Cardigan Mountain School and Choate Rosemary Hall, Michael is passionate about the boarding school experience and looks forward to giving back to The Hotchkiss School community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/the-art-of-storytelling-with-top-boarding-school-admissions-officers/100001996763162370 - **Event Categories**: sports, storytelling, art, nonprofit, workshops, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: 1113 Montana Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1113 Montana Ave - **lat**: 34.0303435 - **long**: -118.4977582 - **full address**: 1113 Montana Ave, 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ad3f6bc6fc1ccbbe888d4666a901ac10ef89811ee220ea479e02fba5ae44f742-rimg-w1200-h600-dc38a8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1786640795 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers being held? - **A:** The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1113 Montana Ave, 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers? - **A:** The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers is organized by Zibby's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art of Storytelling with Top Boarding School Admissions Officers is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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