Meghan M. Fonts
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. Having served as the Abbey's Associate Director of Admissions, Meghan is now the Director of Admissions, and oversees all areas of enrollment and admissions activities. 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
Associate Director of Admissions & Director of Financial Aid
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.
Geri Zilian
Senior Admissions Associate
B.Ed., William Patterson College
Phone: (401) 643-1243
Email: gzilian@portsmouthabbey.org
Geri joined the Admissions team in 1992 and over the past 18 years has served in numerous capacities in the Admissions Office. Most recently, Geri served for 7 years as the Director of Admissions, during which time Portsmouth Abbey has seen a significant increase in enrollment. Geri now serves as the Senior Admissions Associate and has developed and oversees the Parents' Program. She 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, a member of Portsmouth's history department and former Dean of Faculty; they live in Portsmouth. She is the mother of three and presently a grandmother of eight.
Nick Antol
Assistant Director of Admissions & Director of Student-Athlete Recruitment
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. As the Director of Student-Athlete Recruitment, Nick 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 and assistant varsity boys' ice hockey coach. He is a houseparent in St. Hugh's house.
Wallace Gundy
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., English, University of Virginia
Phone: (401) 643-1228
Email: wgundy@portsmouthabbey.org
Wallace started in the Admissions Office in July of 2008 after graduating from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. While serving as a tour guide at UVA, her interest in Admissions was certainly sparked. Having been raised on the grounds of The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, and having graduated from The Hill in 2004, Wallace is thrilled to be back in a prep school setting. She coaches the JVB girls' squash team and is the assistant coach of the JV girls' lacrosse team. Wallace is the Head Houseparent of Manor House.
Ann Motta
Admissions Coordinator
B.A., Administration of Justice, 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.
Liz Perez
Admissions Assistant
Phone: (401) 643-1211
E-mail: lperez@portsmouthabbey.org
Liz has been with the Admissions Office as a part time employee since 2006. She assists the Admissions Coordinator in processing all aspects of the application process. She lives in
Jamestown, RI, with her husband John and daughters Danielle and Nicole.
Admissions Office Contact Information:
Phone: 401-643-1248
Fax: 401-643-1355
Email: admissions@portsmouthabbey.org
