Miss Hall's School Appoints Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — David Hopkins has joined the Miss Hall's School as director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

In his role, Hopkins has responsibility for all of the school's enrollment management and student recruitment efforts, including the development and implementation of strategies to meet enrollment objectives and provide outreach for Miss Hall's both locally and globally. He also joins the school's Leadership Team, the senior management team that meets regularly to exchange information, set policy, advise the head of school, and anticipate future needs.

"I am thrilled to welcome David to Miss Hall's," said Head of School Julia Heaton. "His strong record in international recruitment is paired with classroom experience as a world languages teacher and department chair, and I know David will partner well with our Admissions Team and all departments to strengthen and grow our community. His experiences in student recruitment, his global network, and his experiences with management and leadership in a multicultural, international context will be wonderful additions to our community."


Hopkins comes to Miss Hall's from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, in Rabun Gap, Ga., where he was director of International Programming, overseeing international admissions. In that role, which he held since March of 2012, Hopkins directed and managed the recruitment of international students, expanding and diversifying Rabun Gap's international population to 145 students from 42 countries. He also supported international students and their families in all aspects of school life, from visas and travel logistics to student orientation.

A native of central New York, Hopkins joined Rabun Gap in 2008, serving as a classroom teacher and World Languages Department Chair until 2014. He began his teaching career at St. Paul's School, in Covington, La.

Hopkins holds an M.A. in teaching foreign language from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a B.A. in Spanish language and literature from Binghamton University.

 


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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.
 
This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.
 
The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.
 
DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.
 
"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths. 
 
"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."
 
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