Posts by Christy Haven
What to look for when choosing a school for your child
Here are some things to look for when trying to choose a school for your child: 1. How does the community feel? Is it a place you can see your family? If it’s an elementary school, do you feel like it’s “your community?” In elementary school, many of the parents will become your friends so…
Read MoreTips for the admissions application process
Stress Free School Selection: Top Tips from an Education Consultant 10/04/16 By Sarina Behar Natkin It’s school shopping season and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to feel supported in your school search. Our last post featured an interview with college admissions counselor Heather Parry, helping us put college…
Read MoreTestimonial: Sarina Behar Natkin, LICSW, www.sarinanatkin.com
As a parent and educator, I am very aware of how stressful education decisions can be for families, and I highly recommend Christy Haven to anyone navigating this complex world. In addition to her extensive knowledge of area schools, her calm and caring demeanor helps decrease anxiety as families strive to find the right fit…
Read MoreTestimonial: Joan Beauregard, Head of School, Hamlin Robinson School
I have always known Christy to be dedicated to the students and families with whom she works. She devotes a lot of time and energy to helping families understand the admissions process and to understanding the mission and programs of the various public, independent and religious schools. Christy approaches each situation with an individualized plan…
Read MoreTestimonial: Parent of a Kindergartner and Middle Schooler
Christy truly is a ‘parent whisperer!’ She listens and responds, in a caring and tender way, to the concerns, questions and anxieties that accompany the process of choosing the right school. Then, she uses her amazing knowledge of Seattle-area independent schools to guide parents to the right ‘home’ for their child. Christy is totally dedicated…
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