Meet the Office
Meet the IMS Admissions Office
Charles Brown – Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid
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- charles_brown@indianmountain.org
In the fall of 2018, Charles returned to the IMS admissions office after a five year hiatus. Previously at IMS, Charles served as Dean of Faculty, English teacher, three sport coach, dorm parent in Upper Doolittle and Stockton, and the Associate Director of Admissions.
After leaving IMS in 2008, Charles taught middle school English and history and was Director of the Men’s Mentoring Program at The Children’s Storefront in Harlem, NY. After his time in Harlem, Charles served as the Associate Director of Admission at Westtown School in West Chester, PA. Most recently, Charles spent four years teaching middle school humanities at The Kildonan School in neighboring Amenia, NY. He received a M.S. Ed. in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Charles, his wife Lisa, and their three daughters Gates ’29, Charley ’32, and Barrett ’33 live in Salisbury.
Ruth Collier – Admissions Associate, Travel Coordinator
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- ruth_collier@indianmountain.org
Ruth joined the admissions team at IMS in 2001. In addition to her work in the admissions office, she is also the Travel Coordinator for the Residential Life Department. When not in the office, Ruth enjoys hiking with her dog, playing tennis, reading, and traveling.
Sam Decock – Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Director of Marketing
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- sam_decock@indianmountain.org
Sam joined the IMS community in 2010 and serves as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Marketing. Sam graduated from Wesleyan University in 2010 with a B.A. in Classical Civilizations. In his past roles at IMS, he has taught Latin, coached hockey and soccer, and worked as a dorm parent. He lives in West Hall with his wife Tracy, his son Tyler, daughter Annie, and their dogs.
Liz Hodosy, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
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- liz_hodosy@indianmountain.org
Liz rejoined the IMS community as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions in 2023, having worked at IMS previously for five years as a history and Spanish teacher. Before returning to IMS, Liz worked in admissions at both Kent School and Suffield Academy. Liz also serves as an advisor on the Upper Campus, and is a proud member of the Maroon team.
Liz and her husband, Phil, live on the Hotchkiss School campus with their daughter, Eloise, and springer spaniel, Lexi.
Eliza Statile – Assistant Director of Admissions
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- eliza_statile@indianmountain.org
In addition to serving the role of Director of Outdoor Adventure and Education, Eliza joined the admissions office as the Assistant Director of Admissions in the fall of 2022. After graduating from Bates College in 2019, she began her time at IMS as the Assistant Director of Athletics and taught various skills classes. She is currently pursuing her masters in Independent School Leadership, works residentially on campus, and coaches lacrosse in the spring.