Meet Our Team
Gabrielle McHale Director of Admission gmchale@MilkenSchool.org
Gabrielle McHale joined Milken Community High School in 2004 to serve as the Dean of Students for the Class of 2008. During her four years at Milken, she also served as an Advisor and an Advanced Placement Art History teacher. In her various roles, Gabrielle has experienced first-hand the incredible learning, spiritual and extra-curricular opportunities afforded to Milken students.
Prior to joining Milken, Gabrielle earned her Masters of Arts Degree in Educational Administration from the Klingenstein Center’s Private School Leadership Program at Columbia University, New York. Before that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Gabrielle became an administrator and educator primarily because of her positive experience attending the Francis W. Parker School, a highly regarded K-12 independent school in Chicago.
Gabrielle is excited that as Director of Admission she will facilitate the introduction of new families to Milken Community High School.
Amy Miller Associate Director of Admission amymiller@MilkenSchool.org
As an alumnus from the Milken Community High School, Class of 2000, Amy is pleased to continue her involvement with the Milken community serving as the Associate Director of Admission. Amy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan and her Master’s of Arts in the Humanities from the University of Chicago, where she concentrated on contemporary Holocaust texts.
Before returning to Milken, Amy spent several years as an Advisor and Humanities teacher at Wildwood Secondary School. At Milken, she has been delighted to put her energies and skills to work in a Jewish environment which has influenced her in so many positive ways. She has especially enjoyed working with the Milken student ambassadors and sharing the warmth of the Milken community with prospective families.
Amy grew up in the Los Angeles area and attended Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School. She met her husband of three years when they were campers at Camp Ramah.
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Admission Events
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Mondays@Milken An Introduction Mondays@Milken are information sessions held on Monday mornings throughout the admission season for parents of students entering Grades 7-11. Prospective parents are invited to meet our Head of School, learn about our admission process and tour our campuses. Registration is required. September 12, 2011 September 26, 2011 October 10, 2011 October 24, 2011 November 7, 2011 December 5, 2011
Mondays@Milken are held at the Upper School campus from 9:30am-11:30am. RSVP here
Open House A Closer Look Open Houses provide prospective parents and students with the opportunity to visit our campus and learn more about Milken's curriculum, faculty, administration, student life, college acceptances, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and more. Guests will hear first-hand stories from current students and parents about their experiences at Milken and will have the opportunity to ask questions. Registration is required as space is limited.
Middle School Open House For students entering Grades 7 & 8 Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:30am-12:00pm RSVP here
Upper School Open House For students entering Grades 9-11 Sunday, November 20, 2011 9:30am-12:00pm RSVP here
Fall 2011 Consortium Fair Come learn about educational opportunities available for your child in middle or high school. The Los Angeles schools represented at this event are members of the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). Admission Directors from each of these institutions will be present to answer your questions. For directions, click here
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30pm- 8:00pm Location: The Willows Community School 8509 Higuera Street Culver City, CA 90232
For More information about Independent Schools in the Los Angeles area, please visit http://www.laais.org
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Important Dates
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| Dec. 12, 2011 |
Applications Due |
| Jan. 8, 2012 |
ISEE Testing@Milken |
| Jan. 17, 2012 |
Transcripts & Recommendations Due |
| Feb. 9, 2012 |
ISEE Scores Due |
| Mar. 9, 2012 |
Upper School Decisions mailed |
| Mar. 23, 2012 |
Middle School Decisions mailed |
| Mar. 27, 2012 |
Upper School Responses and Contracts Due |
| Apr. 2, 2012 |
Middle School Responses and Contracts Due |
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Signature Programs
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