Alyson, “Sully”, joined the BDEA community in 2013 as the Student Admissions Manager, became a part of the Student Support Team in July 2015, and finally landed in the Post-Graduate Planning Department in 2017. Having graduated from Boston Public Schools herself, Alyson is dedicated to providing the individual support that adolescents in Boston need to be happy, confident, and motivated high-school graduates. She has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in photography from Bridgewater State College, a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University, and a professional license in School Guidance Counseling, grades 5-12. She loves music, crafting, the ocean, and true crime documentaries.