Academics

College Advising

The mission of the Office of College Advising is to counsel, educate, support, and advocate on behalf of the students at Palmer Trinity School. It is our goal through this student-centered process to help our students find the best “fit” university and to guide our students to the university that will provide them the best experience and the opportunity to be the most successful academically and socially.

This process is a partnership involving the counselor, students, and parents, but the expectation is that students will take ownership of the process. We firmly believe that as our students explore options, do research, become accountable for the process, and make decisions about their future, they will develop life-long lessons that will continue to serve them well into their university careers and beyond.

All of our college counselors have experience working in selective university admission offices throughout the country. This experience has given us a broader perspective as we have all sat on admission committees with university faculty and made admission decisions. We understand the process on both sides of the desk. Each year counselors from our office visit countless universities both in North America and abroad not only to be the best possible resource to our students but also to build relationships with college admission staff. In total, our staff brings over 50 years of experience in college admission.

On our page you will find countless resources, most important of which is our College Counseling Handbook. We have created the handbook in order to provide you with a comprehensive guide to both college admissions in general as well as the college counseling process and timeline at Palmer Trinity School.

We look forward to beginning this journey with your family.

Sincerely,


The College Counseling Team

Important College Advising Information

Please direct all transcript requests to the registrar's office at (305) 259-1107 or Ms. Duarte.

Upcoming College Advising Events

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Meet The College Advising Team

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    Danny Reynolds
    (305) 969-4208

    Danny Reynolds has over 32 years of experience in educational administration, currently overseeing admissions, college advising, and study away programs at Palmer Trinity School. His career began at Georgetown University, where he managed international student admissions and chaired the admission committees for the McDonough School of Business and Georgetown College transfer admissions. He later held a similar role at Florida International University, also serving as liaison to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Under his direction, Palmer Trinity sends students to universities across more than 20 states and several foreign countries each year. Danny has engaged with educational bodies internationally, including being a guest of the Ministry of Education in Ireland and participating in seminars throughout the United Kingdom, fostering a notable partnership with St Andrews University in Scotland. He is a long time resident of Miami Beach where he lives with his bull terrier Fiadh, named after his Celtic heritage.

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    Matt Levin
    (305) 251-2230 ext. 255
     
    Coach Levin has been at Palmer Trinity since 2017 and currently serves as the Director of Middle School Athletics, Associate Director of College Advising, and PE Department Chair. Coach Levin specializes in NCAA recruitment and works primarily with student-athletes intending to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Coach Levin received a BS in Education from the University of Miami in 2016 and an MS in Education from the U in 2020. When he is not at Palmer Trinity, he enjoys attending sporting events, staying active, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Liz and husky, Monty. 

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    Iraida Robledo
    (305) 969-4208
     
    Iraida Robledo the Senior Associate Director of College Advising has been a dedicated member of the Palmer Trinity School community since 1993. She has held various roles such as teacher, lead advisor, department chair, and college counselor. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Teaching and Learning from the University of Miami and is an active member of NACAC, SACAC, and FCIS. Prior to joining Palmer Trinity, Mrs. Robledo gained valuable experience in college admissions at both private and public universities. With a passion for working with students, Mrs. Robledo finds fulfillment in guiding them through the challenging and rewarding college admissions process. Her diverse background in education and college admissions equips her with the knowledge and expertise to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. Iraida is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. And when she's not keeping everyone in line, she's enjoying life in Coconut Grove with her husband and two rescue dogs, who probably keep her on her toes as much as any unruly student!

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    Danielle Rivero
    (305) 251-2230
     
    Danielle is very excited to be part of the Palmer community. Working with students to help them actualize their full potential has been her lifelong passion and she is grateful to have the opportunity to continue her career as a Falcon. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Danielle holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Miami. After working in higher education, she transitioned to working in private secondary schools helping high school students pursue their collegiate goals. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family, bike riding, and taking long walks with her Great Pyrenees, Atlas. 

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    Brittney McCabe
    (305) 251-2230 ext. 278
     
    A member of the college advising team since 2021, Mrs. McCabe’s connection to Palmer Trinity spans decades. She is a proud PTS graduate of the Class of 1999, taught middle school history for 7 years, and a Falcon parent. Mrs. McCabe self-identifies as the resident “essay nerd” and loves to spend time with students brainstorming, drafting and polishing Personal Statements and supplemental essays. She received her BA in Government from Smith College and remains an enthusiastic advocate for women’s colleges and liberal arts education. She also holds an MA in Public Policy and Gender Studies from George Washington University, and will happily wax poetic about her favorite DC museums, memorials, and neighborhoods. When she’s not memorizing the Fiske Guide to Colleges or listening to college admissions podcasts, she’s spending time with her wife and kids, catching a documentary at Coral Gables Cinema, or traveling to visit friends and family across the country. 

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    Fabiola Mathelier
    (305) 969-4279
     
    Fabiola Mathelier, affectionately known as Miss Fabi, joined Palmer Trinity in 2006. She brings more than 18 years of experience as PTS staff member and is a PTS parent (Yanni ’16 and Yuri ’21). She serves as the Executive Assistant to the Associate Head of School for External Relations at Palmer Trinity School. In this role, she oversees the management of the College Advising office and coordinates visits for more than 100 colleges and universities that engage with students at the school. She works with our faculty to ensure teacher recommendations are uploaded in a timely fashion to be sent to support student's applications to universities. Fabi is also responsible for managing the Bright Futures Scholarship applications in collaboration with the State Board of Education of Florida. Fabi works closely with the registrar at Palmer Trinity to ensure that transcripts are accurately uploaded into the Scoir database for the college counselors to access.
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