Contact The Admissions Team

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• Mr. Kyle MacDonald '10, Director of Admissions

  Mr. Kyle MacDonald ‘10 was named Xaverian’s Director of Admissions in May of 2024 after previously serving as the Assistant Director of Admissions for three years. He is responsible for ensuring prospective students and their families are educated and supported through the application process. Mr. MacDonald finds great joy in sharing the impact Xaverian made on him as a student, while assisting young men and their families in beginning their own Xaverian journey. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in sociology from St. Lawrence University and a Master of Science in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University.

  
  Mr. MacDonald has spent the majority of his professional career in education and coaching, including serving as the assistant director of athletics at Darien High School in Connecticut and as an assistant coach for Penn State University’s men's hockey team. His love for coaching has continued at Xaverian as he has served as the head coach of the freshman baseball team and an assistant coach for the varsity hockey team. 

  
  

  An important formative experience for Mr. MacDonald occurred in the summer of 2009 when he attended the Xaverian Leadership Institute (XLI), a week-long retreat for rising seniors that focuses on forming relationships with God, self, and others and the call to become servant leaders for the Xaverian community and beyond. He looks forward to meeting you and learning about your interests and hopes for a Xaverian education.

  
  

  Schedule a meeting with Kyle here.

• Mr. Johnathan Charles, Admissions and Community, Culture, and Equity Associate

  Mr. Johnathan Charles graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's degree in business administration, initially beginning a career as a business recruiter. However, after seven years he discovered his true calling in coaching and mentorship, leading him to transition into a more fulfilling role at Xaverian. He serves as an associate for both the admissions team and the community, culture, and equity office. This dual role allows him to contribute to the school’s mission of fostering an inclusive and supportive community, while also helping prospective students and their families find their place within the Xaverian community. He also coaches the varsity football, wrestling, and track teams, where he strives to inspire and guide students both on and off the field.

• Mrs. Laura Sarkar, P '20, '28, Admissions Assistant

  Mrs. Laura Sarkar became a member of the admissions team in 2021.  After many  years of being a Xaverian parent, Laura is thrilled to be part of the team. Laura enjoys working with prospective students and families and assisting them in navigating the admissions process. Mrs. Sarkar looks forward to meeting you and answering all of your admissions questions. She is a very proud parent of a 2020 Xaverian graduate and a current freshman. Her boys were very involved students while at Xaverian. Mrs. Sarkar loves traveling with her family, cooking new recipes, and walking her dog, Kelso. 
  

• Mrs. Kristina Poggi, P '28, Admissions Assistant

  Mrs. Kristina Poggi joined the Xaverian admissions team in the fall of 2023. Her son, Daniel, is a current Class of 2028 student. Mrs. Poggi enjoys working in the admissions office because it gives her a chance to share her family's appreciation for all the Xaverian community has to offer. She looks forward to meeting prospective families and helping them through the admissions process.