Dr. Judith Markey Joins King George School

The Leadership Team of the King George School is pleased to announce the hiring of Judith Markey, Psy.D. to the position of Director of Clinical Services. Dr. Markey has nearly 20 years of experience in clinical work. She graduated most recently from the American School of Professional Psychology with a Doctorate of Psychology. Dr. Markey also has a double Master's degree, one in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology, and the other in Dance/Movement Therapy from Goucher College. Dr. Markey also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance/Choreography from Ohio University.

Dr. Markey is currently a private practitioner and prior to that worked as a consultant to a residential treatment program in New Zealand. She has experience in individual therapy, group therapy (including cognitive-behavioral therapy and dance/movement therapy), teaching, and is a published author.

Judith will be fully relocating to Vermont from Colorado with her family in June, where she will be with us on a full-time basis. In the interim, she will be working closely with on-site staff to oversee the daily operations of the clinical department.

We are overjoyed that Judith will be joining us and we fully believe that Judith will be a tremendous asset to the team, and that our families will reap the benefits of this great addition to the school.

The King George School (KGS) is a therapeutic boarding school with an unparalleled visual and performing arts curriculum for adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17. KGS offers individualized therapeutic support for adolescents who are bright and creative through an integrated program of college preparatory academics, an integrated visual and performing arts curriculum and portfolio development, on-site counseling services, robust student activities, and nationally recognized family support programming all within the context of a classic New England boarding school environment. Students at KGS typically stay between 14 and 18 months and the school boasts 100% college, art and traditional school after-placement. For more information, log onto www.kinggeorgeschool.com.

King George School is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies. For more information, log onto www.uhsinc.com.