The Rumson Country Day School has named Tracey Wetmore as its new Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.
Wetmore will begin her role on Aug.1. She will be responsible for overseeing all admissions activities of the school, develop long-term goals and policies, as well as implement strategies to attract and welcome new families to the school.
“We are delighted Mrs. Wetmore has accepted the position of Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management,” Head of School Jayne Geiger said. “She understands firsthand the benefits of an independent school education. Not only is she extremely experienced in admissions, she is also highly regarded in the field. Her regard for an excellent educational experience and passion for building lasting relationships supports the mission of The Rumson Country Day School and ensures that she will be an exceptional addition.”
Wetmore has an extensive understanding of independent school education and administration.
Wetmore graduated from the Peddie School in Mercer County and has a degree from Lafayette College in English and Psychology. She accepted her first teaching position at the Millbrook School in New York, where she taught English. Wetmore was an advisor and eventually accepted the position of Admissions Associate.
After moving to New Jersey, Wetmore worked at the Morristown-Beard School and served as the Associate Director of Admissions, until she rose to Director of Admissions. She also served one year as Interim Director of the Upper School before relocating to Monmouth County.
Wetmore said her time as a student at the Peddie School drove her initial inspiration to work in independent school education.
“I am eager to join the Rumson Country Day School community,” Wetmore said. “My educational experience at an independent school changed the trajectory of my life. I feel compelled to be a part of a community that will give that transformative experience to other children. The core values and the school’s commitment to academic excellence while educating the whole child resonated with me. I am excited to work closely with the internal advancement team and serve as its new Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.”
Wetmore served as President of the Education Foundation of Little Silver and will join the Peddie Board of Trustees in the fall.
Wetmore succeeds Kevin Nicholas, who will be teaching 5th-grade humanities at the Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in Manhattan starting this fall.