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| Thank you for taking the time to explore Annie Wright Schools.
We realize that finding the “best fit” school for your child can be a daunting task. Annie Wright Schools offer rich, thoughtful and internationally-recognized programs that welcome students from around the world.
While our web site offers a glimpse into what life and learning at Annie Wright are really like, it should not be a substitute for a visit to our campus, which will provide the most accurate sense of our vibrant community.
Our admission officers will assist you in any way we can, so please do not hesitate to contact us for further information at admission@aw.org or by calling 253.284.8600.
We wish you all the best in this important journey.
Sincerely,
Stacey Guadnola
Director of Enrollment
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 Stacey GuadnolaDirector of Enrollment 253.284.8601 Stacey returned to AWS in 2008 after having served as a dorm parent from 2005-2007. She worked in education, school development, and philanthropy prior to joing Annie Wright Schools. Her undergraduate degree is from Boston College and graduate degree is from Harvard University. Her husband, Jake Guadnola, currently serves as the Co-Director of the Upper School, and her son Augustus in enrolled in our Early Childhood Program. Her younger son Lucas looks forward to being old enough to join the rest of his family on campus. |
 Joy PhelpsDay School Admissions Director 253.284.8602 Beginning her AWS career as a dorm parent and Head of Residence, Joy was later hired to teach French in the Upper School. Over the years, Joy has been both a Day School and an Upper School teacher, teaching such courses as English, Spanish, Latin, Life Skills, and her first passion, French. She also served as Middle School Coordinator for many years and as the Interim Middle Director for three years. She is proud to say that her daughter and son are not only alumni of AWS, but were also “lifers”! Joy is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, majoring in French, minoring in Spanish, with an earned teaching certificate. |
| | Click below to read our Upper School insert from June 2012 "We believe in Annie Wright and everything they have to offer students. The education is priceless and sets a standard above all others. Children are happy and happy children love to learn." |
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| Dr. Richard J. Light of Harvard University recently published a report describing five areas in which independent school graduates differ significantly from their counterparts from even the best public schools. Dr. Light found that independent school alumni were:
- Significantly better in writing preparedness, especially with regard to research papers
- Much more likely to seek out advice from a faculty member
- Much more likely to choose the appropriate class level
- Much more likely to have better time management skills
- More likely to have a broader world view
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Non-Discrimination Belief
The Board of Trustees of Annie Wright Schools remains firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all student applicants. Annie Wright Schools shall recruit, admit, and teach students without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law. |
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