John Marquis New Executive Director Of Academy at Swift River

Academy at Swift River, a member of Aspen Education Group and one of the nation's leading therapeutic boarding schools for teens, has announced the appointment of John Marquis to Executive Director, effective May 3, 2010.

Marquis joins Swift River with nearly 30 years of experience working with students. Prior to his current appointment, Marquis served as Dean of Students for a co-ed, independent boarding and day school in Dublin, New Hampshire. For nearly 10 years, he coordinated student life and discipline issues for the 130 students, grades 9-12. He also was Dean of Students for a co-ed, independent boarding and day school of 550 students in Pittsfield, Maine. Prior to this, Marquis was a College Chaplain for 10 years during which time he provided pastoral and personal counseling for students, staff and faculty.

"We are delighted to have John join the team at Academy at Swift River," said Susan Cambria, Eastern Region Vice President for Aspen Education Group. "John has extensive experience as senior administrator for a boarding school, and his counseling background will be a great asset to help Swift River's students and families rediscover positive relationships."

Marquis was recognized as a Ford Fellow by the National Association of Independent Schools in 2007. He attended Andover-Newton Theological School where he studied Clinical Pastoral Education, and the Weston School of Theology where he received his Master of Divinity.

"I look forward to working with the excellent staff of Academy at Swift River and helping teens and their families re-establish healthy relationships," said Marquis.

Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts, Academy at Swift River is an accredited therapeutic boarding school for teens ages 13-17. The program is focused on helping teens get back on track by restoring relationships, rediscovering academic success, and preparing them for the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Master's level counselors utilize therapeutic best practices grounded in established theories of human development and change. Students receive individualized assessments upon arrival and attend family workshops to test the skills learned during the program. For more information, visit www.swiftriver.com or call (800) 258-1770.

Academy at Swift River is a member of Aspen Education Group, the nation's leading provider of therapeutic education programs for teens and young adults. Aspen's services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health (wilderness) programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen is a member of the National Association of Therapeutic School and Programs (NATSAP). Aspen also is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For over three decades, CRC Health's programs have been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families. For more information, visit www.aspeneducation.com.