Geri Zilian
Director of Admissions
B. Ed., William Patterson College
Phone: (401) 643-1243
Email: gzilian@portsmouthabbey.org
Geri joined the Admissions team in 1992 and over the past 15 years has served in numerous capacities in the Admissions Office. This is her seventh year as Director, during which time Portsmouth Abbey has seen a significant increase in enrollment. Geri began her career in Elementary Education and, as an Army wife, has lived in many locations around the USA and in Germany. She is married to Dr. Fred Zilian, Portsmouth's Dean of Faculty; they live in Portsmouth. She is the mother of three and presently a grandmother of six.
Meghan M. Fonts
Associate Director of Admissions
B.A., Communications, University of New Hampshire
M. Ed., Educational Administration, Temple University
Phone: (401) 643-1246
Email: mfonts@portsmouthabbey.org
Meghan came to the Portsmouth Abbey Admissions Office in the summer of 2001 from the Hill School, where she was assistant director of admissions and director of financial aid. Prior to secondary school admissions, she spent eight years in college admissions. As the Abbey's associate director of admissions, Meghan is responsible for on-campus events, admissions activities in the greater New York area, and interviewing prospective students. She is also an affiliate houseparent in Manor House. Meghan lives with her husband and three sons in Bristol, RI. She enjoys the theater, knitting, reading and playing any form of a ball game with her boys.
Steven Pietraszek '96
Director of Financial Aid & Assistant Director of Admissions
History Department
B.A., Colby College
Phone: (401) 643- 1279
Email: spietraszek@portsmouthabbey.org
Steve graduated from Portsmouth Abbey in 1996 and began working in education after college. After spending three years in Tennessee, Steve returned to Rhode Island to join the Portsmouth Admissions Office. In addition to his admissions work, Steve oversees the financial aid process, teaches a section of U.S. History, and coaches the boys' JV lacrosse team.
Nick Antol
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., Accounting, University of Notre Dame
Phone: (401) 643-1250
Email: nantol@portsmouthabbey.org
Nick has been a member of the Portsmouth Abbey Admissions Office since the summer of 2004 and, as part of his admissions responsibilities, serves as the liaison between Admissions and the Athletic Department. While at Notre Dame, he was a goalie on the lacrosse team. Nick is the Abbey's assistant varsity boys' lacrosse coach, head JV boys' ice hockey coach, and assistant JV football coach. He is a houseparent in St. Bede's dormitory.
Aileen Keenan
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mathematics Department
B.A., Economics, Williams College
Candidate for M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College
Phone: (401) 643-1228
Email: akeenan@portsmouthabbey.org
Aileen joined the Admissions Office at Portsmouth Abbey in 2006 after working at St. Sebastian's School and Park School as a mathematics teacher and coach. Prior to a career in education, she spent several years in finance. In addition to her admissions responsibilities, Aileen is a member of the mathematics department, where she teaches honors Geometry, and is the assistant coach of the girls' varsity soccer team and the boys' and girls' track and field teams. Aileen lives in Newport.
Ann Motta
Admissions Coordinator
BA, Salve Regina University
Phone: (401) 643-1248
E-mail: amotta@portsmouthabbey.org
Ann has been with the Admissions Office since 2000. In her role, she manages all aspects of the office, including scheduling interview appointments and the processing of all applications. Ann lives in Portsmouth with her husband, James, and daughter, Casey Elisabeth.
Admissions Office Contact Information:
Phone: 401-643-1248
Fax: 401-643-1355
Email: admissions@portsmouthabbey.org
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