I write this letter to inform you of my new role as Director of Marketing for Alldredge and Greenbrier Academy. I am excited to join Anthony Geraci and the Solacium Group in their endeavors to improve quality programming within this field. My initial focus with Alldredge is centered on gaining your perspective regarding Alldredge, building clarity and awareness of the program, and continuing to build relationships with you. I am also looking forward to introducing you to Greenbrier Academy and the impressive team they have assembled.
I just returned from West Virginia and was impressed with the therapists, field staff, and students at Alldredge. After spending several hours with many students who recently completed the wilderness/search and rescue (phase one) who were now residing in the Alldredge village setting (phase two), I was very impressed with the students and group cohesiveness. They seemed to truly benefit from the experience so far. The students who had completed this 60 day wilderness experience were prepared for their next step and seemed genuinely committed to ongoing growth. The intensity of the family workshops (two during the wilderness experience) is unique and powerful. Many families describe the workshops as being an integral part of the healing process. I also learned that Alldredge enjoys a remarkably high referral rate from alumni families.
I am also very excited to be part of the team at Greenbrier Academy, a private college preparatory boarding school that provides academic and therapeutic support for girls in grades nine through twelve. The campus is located on 110 acres along the Greenbrier River in Pence Springs, West Virginia. Greenbrier Academy will begin accepting students on September 10th, 2007. Please visit our website at
www.greenbrieracademy.com for a glimpse of this beautiful school! Look for detailed information soon.
I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the year and visiting with you about these programs. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or are interested in touring Alldredge and Greenbrier Academy.
Sincerely,
Ashley Auchterlonie
Director of Marketing
Alldredge Academy and Greenbrier Academy