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Samantha Salter to Be Palma School Dean of Students

Palma School is pleased to announce that Samantha Salter has been selected to be a Dean of Students.

“I am thrilled to join the Palma community and embark on this new journey. It is a privilege to contribute to the growth and development of Palma, and I am dedicated to supporting students in their academic and personal endeavors. The strong brotherhood at Palma is truly inspiring and I am excited to foster the same spirit among the female students. Looking forward to a great school year,” stated Ms. Salter.

Beginning August 1, 2024 in collaboration with current Dean of Students, Mr. Nick Norian, Palma School will be poised to benefit from the capable leadership and experiences of two Deans of Students to serve the growing needs of Chieftain students and the welcome expansion of young women in the fall. As integral members of Palma School’s Administration, the Deans promote a culture of self-respect and respect among students for others with opportunities for students to show accountability, responsibility and leadership. Salter’s education, background, and highly accomplished experience in coaching female adolescents make her an ideal role model for mentoring students of promise to men and women of character at Palma.

In addition to her responsibilities as Dean of Students, Ms. Salter will also be the Girls’ Varsity Softball Head Coach as she has extensive experience coaching softball. Her philosophy of support, guidance and motivation align with Palma’s which makes her an ideal addition to the Varsity coaching staff.

Amy Dill To Head Women’s Soccer Program

Palma School is excited to announce that Amy Dill has been selected to head the Women’s Soccer Program.

Coach Dill comes to Palma with a solid resume of leadership at the middle school, high school and club levels with impressive success season after season. More importantly, she has a reputation for holding players to high academic, social and moral standards. Her advanced education and commitment to students make her ideal for mentoring Chieftains both on and off the pitch.

“I am incredibly honored to be chosen to lead Palma School’s Women’s Soccer Program. I am dedicated to building a powerful program focusing on excellence, resilience, and integrity. Our goal is to empower our young women to become leaders and role models,” Dill stated.

This is an exciting time for Palma and the community looks forward to many dynamic seasons of women’s soccer.

Holly Andrus-Harris Named Student Activities Director

Palma School is excited to announce that Holly Andrus-Harris will be the 2024-25 Director of Student Activities. In her new role, she will implement Palma’s “House System” that will elevate student interaction and campus culture.

“I’m excited to invigorate leadership and spirit at Palma and hope that will create the same lifelong impact that I gained from my time at Palma as a student and previous employee,” Holly said.

Ms. Andrus-Harris has experience working at Palma as the Assistant to the Athletic Director from 2007 through 2011 and brings a wealth of entrepreneurial talent to the school. Her recent endeavors include successful business startups. She is currently the Event Director for Flair on the Farm, a homegrown craft show that serves 190 local vendors each November.

Ms. Andrus-Harris was a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame High School before matriculating to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In her time at Notre Dame, she was a Palma cheerleader and a member of the combined Palma-Notre Dame ASB board.