Our Team


Our Admissions Office is likely your first point of contact with The Darrow School, and we can’t wait to get to know you. In the meantime, here’s a little about us:


Vince Schmidt
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Vince is a 20-plus year veteran of private education. Earning his Masters in Leadership Guidance and Counseling at Eastern Michigan University, he began his career as a Counselor at Therapeutic Boarding Schools in Georgia and Massachusetts. As his career progressed, Vince joined the Admissions and Marketing team and started his first Admissions Director position in Delaware in 2006. Vince’s talent brought him to Wilderness Therapeutic programs in Idaho and Utah, then to a Specialized Boarding School in Connecticut where he served as Counselor, then in Admissions for twelve years. Vince brings a wealth of experience working with modern family and student dynamics, a keen sense of community and cooperation, and a genuine passion for boarding school culture. Vince enjoys many sporting interests, from hiking to running; he is also a competitive badminton player. Vince is the proud uncle to three nieces and lives on campus with his partner, Dave, and two precocious cats, Henry and Isabel. 

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Kristopher Magargal
Associate Director of Admission

Originally from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, I grew up attending Catholic schools before receiving my undergraduate degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut and earning a Master's from Northeastern University in Boston. I'm passionate about education and athletics as both runs in my blood. I'm excited to help today's group of students find the next step in their academic career

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Kelsey LaFreniere
Assistant Director of Admission

Growing up in the heart of the Berkshires allowed me to witness the magic that comes from a mountainside education. I attended public schools in the area, and traveled to the historic Shaker land during field trips. I earned a bachelor of arts degree at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts where I also played volleyball. As a new member of Darrow I’m excited to help students join our community, and find their place here just like I did.

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Lorrie Wechter
Office Manager/Registrar

Lorrie is a longtime member of the Admission team and, as Registrar of the School, she works closely with the College Guidance Office. As the first person many families meet when they come to Admissions, she is a key organizer and keeper of information. A native of Berkshire County, Lorrie earned her bachelor of science degree from Westfield State College. She enjoys days in the office assisting colleagues and families alike.

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