Stacy Jagodowski Education Expert Education M.A., Communications and Information Management, Bay Path College B.A., Journalism and Design, Mount Holyoke College Introduction Marketing and communications director at several private schools, including the Chesire Academy (CT), Derby Academy (MA), Chatham Hall (VA), The MacDuffie School (MA), Windward School (CA) and American International College (MA)MA in communications and information management from Bay Path College Experience Stacy Jago is a former writer for ThoughtCo, contributing articles on private schools for about two years. Stacy's career has focused on institutional advancement and includes five years of admission experience and over 10 years in marketing and communications. She has led a number of successful marketing initiatives, including developing marketing plans for schools, leading and building award-winning marketing and communications teams, and implementing award-winning marketing programs for fundraising and relationship-development. In addition to serving in administrative roles in both admission and communications, Stacy has held positions including high school student newspaper advisor, middle school yearbook advisor, teacher of middle school public speaking and digital photography, and high school student advisor. Having worked in both day and boarding schools with grades ranging from PK to 12/PG, Stacy has had the opportunity to serve as an advisor to both high school and middle school students as well as to student clubs. Education Stacy received a master's degree in communication and information management at Bay Path College and a bachelor's in journalism and design at Mount Holyoke College, She has certificates in marketing strategies from Cornell University, and a Professional International Advancement Certification from Independent School Management.Awards and PublicationsPresenter at national conferences, including the NAIS Annual Conference, CASE NAIS Annual Conference, TABS Annual Conference, NAIS TABS Global Symposium, and Blackbaud K12’s User Conference ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Stacy Jagodowski Rejected at Private School: Now What? Exciting Summer Camp Opportunities at the Best Private Schools Celebrities Who Attended Private School 11 Weird and Interesting Words in English What Not to Bring to Boarding School How to Create a Homeschool Transcript The 6 Most Important Theories of Teaching Back-to-School Shopping: What to Bring to Boarding School How Do I Find Private Schools Near Me? The Homeschool Supplies You Need to be Successful Middle School Options: Junior Boarding School Open House at Private Schools What to Wear on the First Day of School Private School Teaching Job Search Tips How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your School Gap Year Programs: The Private School Postgraduate Year The 12 Best Apps for Students and Teachers Pi Day Activities 3 Ways to Market Your Private School 7 Fun Ideas for Morning Meeting Greetings The 15 Oldest Boarding Schools in the U.S. The Private School Waitlist: What to Do Now Private School Teacher Recommendations Private School Application Essay Tips