Brewster Welcomes Dee-Dee Sanders as Director of College Counseling
By Bryan Gross
Brewster Academy is pleased to announce Dee-Dee Sanders as its new Director of College Counseling. Sanders brings a depth of experience and a clear sense of purpose to the role, along with a genuine commitment to students and the families she serves.
Most recently, Sanders served as Director of College Counseling at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, where she led a comprehensive program for students in grades nine through twelve while managing and mentoring a team of counselors. Prior to Brentwood, she built and led college counseling programs at GEMS World Academy in Chicago and Great Hearts Academies, a national network where she oversaw college counseling across multiple campuses. She has also remained closely connected to the broader college admissions landscape through her involvement in professional organizations and her ongoing work supporting college access across the country.
"Dee-Dee brings a depth of experience and a clear sense of purpose to her work," said Matt Butcher, Academic Dean and Director of Summer Programs. "That perspective aligns closely with who we are and how we support our students at Brewster."
What distinguished Sanders throughout the search process was her belief that college counseling is not a process that runs parallel to a school's academic life. It is an extension of it. She speaks about her work as bringing together a student's academic journey, interests, growth, and character into a clear and authentic story.
Sanders began her career as an English teacher and still carries a deep love for conversation, literature, and the power of dialogue in learning. She has coached athletics, led student programs, and built community in every school she has served.
She will be relocating to Wolfeboro this summer and will begin her work at the start of the Brewster Summer Institute. In the meantime, she will be partnering closely with the team to support a thoughtful transition in the College Office, with particular care for rising seniors and their families.
Brewster is excited to welcome Dee-Dee Sanders to the community and looks forward to what lies ahead.
