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IN HER SPACE KATHY LYNCH
What does a typical day look like for you, balancing your work with the Upper School Director and your role on the counseling team? My day is busy, but I love it. The first thing I do each morning is pull up the many calendars I manage to get a sense of the day ahead. It can feel a little overwhelming at times, but it helps me stay organized. I then have what we fondly call a “morning huddle” with the Director of the Upper School, Dr. Tym Tagliaferro. That meeting really serves as my roadmap for the day. Once we review his schedule and priorities, I turn my attention to supporting the College Counseling and Student Counseling teams. Depending on the time of year, the
WE RECENTLY SAT DOWN WITH KATHY LYNCH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE UPPER SCHOOL, COLLEGE COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. SHE IS A FIXTURE IN THE ADMINISTRATION HALLWAY AND SOMEONE WHO TOUCHES THE LIFE OF EVERY STUDENT DURING THEIR TIME AT GILMOUR. What led you to Gilmour? I had been working at another high school and was ready for a new opportunity. When I saw the posting for an Administrative Assistant position at Gilmour, I was immediately interested. I knew of the school’s strong reputation, its commitment to supporting
students, and its beautiful campus, but what resonated with me most was its Catholic identity. Catholic education has been part of my life from the very beginning, and those experiences helped form my values and the person I have become, it is truly part of my foundation. The role was originally to support the College Counseling team, and I was excited about the chance to work with students and be part of their college journey. Little did I know that my role would eventually expand to also supporting the Director of the Upper School and the Student Counseling team, but I welcomed the challenges and the opportunities.
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