Determined To Succeed

How to Choose the Right Preschool
for Your Child and Family

Thursday, March 4th

7:30 - 9:00 pm

Luxe Hotel, Brentwood
(The Luxe is located at 11461 W Sunset Blvd,
near the 405 Sunset exit and entrance)

$40 per person per lecture
$75 per couple

RESERVE ASAP! - SPACE IS LIMITED

All Proceeds benefit Determined To Succeed

A lot of factors go into selecting the right preschool which can make it a stressful process. Here is your chance to get the facts from experts about the application and selection process and what to expect in preschool. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Some of the topics to be discussed are:

Five things to think about before choosing a preschool
What questions to ask and what to look for when touring a preschool
How to understand the differences in teaching styles and educational philosophies
What to expect academically, socially, emotionally and developmentally from my preschooler
Your questions and concerns during the Q&A session (questions may be emailed to info@dtsla.org beforehand)

Featured Panelists:

Donna Holloran (Moderator) - child development specialist and owner of Babygroup
Crystal Biltz - Director of Cassidy Preschool
Rita Cornyn - Director of Sunshine Preschool
Michele Gathrid - Director of Circle of Children Preschool
Dr. Michelle Nitka - child psychologist and author of the book
Coping with Preschool Panic: The Los Angeles Guide to Private Preschools

Determined to Succeed Founders:	Sara Hahn and Hank Azaria
Board Chair:	Mary Beth Barry
Lecture Chair / Founder	Stacy Marks
Lecture Vice-Chair:	Melody Smolkin
Committee:	Carla Liber and Andrea Guth

If you have questions contact us
at info@dtsla.org or call 310.452.7295

UPCOMING LECTURES

Tuesday, May 4th
The Inside Scoop of Navigating the Admissions Process for Independent Middle Schools

FEATURED PANELISTS
Keith Sarkisian - Director of Admissions, Brentwood School, East Campus
Celia Lee - Director of Admissions, Crossroads School
Jeanette Woo-Chitjian - Director of Admissions, Marlborough School

Wednesday, May 12th
The Inside Scoop of What You Need to Know about Applying to Universities

FEATURED PANELISTS
Dr. Lolli Lucas Clark - Director of College Counseling, Brentwood School
Dr. Kevin Newman - Associate Director of Counseling/Athletic Recruitment, Brentwood School
Gary Clark - Senior Associate Director of Admissions, USC
Bill Tetz - Director of Premium Partnerships, Revolution Prep

Tuesday, May 25th
The Inside Scoop of Navigating the Admissions Process for K-6 Private Schools

FEATURED PANELISTS
Kim Feldman (Moderator) - The Willows Community School
Mary Beth Barry - Director of Admissions, Brentwood School, West Campus
Deedie Hudnut - Director of Admissions, The Center for Early Education
Laurie Wolke - Associate Head of School, Laurence School
Glenda Saul - Director of Admissions & Supplemental Programs, Temple Israel of Hollywood
Carinne Barker - Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, The Buckley School

The schools listed rotate every year and panelists are instructed by the ESAD to represent the independent schools on a whole and not their particular school, although you will hear them talk
about their personal experiences as Admissions Directors.

All lectures last from 7:30 - 9:00pm and will be held at the Luxe Hotel in Brentwood.

The Parent Lecture Series is sponsored in part by:

Determined to Succeed is a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3) organization.