Ruth Teague
Director of Admissions
and Financial Aid
Staten Island Academy
(718) 303-7803
rteague@statenislandacademy.org

Ruth Teague, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, joined the Academy in 2011. Ruth graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, NY with a degree in English and Education. She worked in admissions in Salem College, WVA and then returned to her alma mater in 1978 to serve as an Associate Director of Admissions where she oversaw the junior and support staff as well as coordinated HWS Admission Volunteers. During her tenure at HWS, she was also active with both NACAC and NYSACAC where she co-lead Workshops for Admissions Directors and VPs for Enrollment, served as Chief Delegate for NYS, and facilitated panels on College/School Partnerships as well as Women in Admission. Ruth also managed the Finger Lakes Tour, a consortial program for high school counselors jointly sponsored by HWS, Ithaca College, University of Rochester and Syracuse University. Finally, she volunteered extensively within the Geneva community in a variety of leadership roles focused upon youth-based initiatives which benefited the local schools and YMCA, including President of the Geneva Athletic Booster Club and Coordinator of the Diko Memorial Lacrosse Games.

In her new job at the Academy, Ruth was drawn to its student-centered academic curriculum, vision for diversity/global citizenship and the range/strength of the extra-curricular activities. She also plans to explore the wonders of Staten Island from shore to shore in addition to the NY Metro area.

Joan George
Admissions Assistant
Staten Island Academy
(718) 303-7802
jgeorge@statenislandacademy.org

Joan George, Assistant to the Director of Admissions, started at Staten Island Academy in 2003, bringing with her the data management skills that are so critical to our office. Joan is responsible for maintaining admission data files and producing a variety of weekly, monthly, and yearly statistical reports.  Her expertise in these areas provides the support the Admissions team depends on. Those who make inquiries about Staten Island Academy will enjoy Joan’s warmth, appreciate her knowledge about the admissions process, and can rely on her help.