FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Seaman Assistant Director of Advancement and Communications 617-423-6300 x237 eseaman@tsf.org National Partnership for Educational Access Names New Advisory Board Member Boston – August 3, 2015 – The National Partnership for Educational Access recently announced the addition of Michael Denning, Noble and Greenough School, Dedham, MA, to the NPEA Advisory Board. “We are extremely fortunate to have Michael join the board at this time. His experience working in independent schools and in supporting underrepresented students is impressive and valuable. He will be a true asset to the work of NPEA as we continue our efforts to ensure underrepresented students are on the path to and through college,” said NPEA Executive Director Karin Elliott. Michael is the head of the Upper School at Noble and Greenough School. Since joining the Nobles faculty in 1997, Michael has taught history and worked as a college counselor, advisor, coach, class dean, and administrator. Michael has also been a faculty member of the New England Association for College Admission Counseling’s Summer Institute and a representative to the Governing Assembly of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Michael serves as a trustee of The Steppingstone Foundation and on the advisory boards of the African Leadership Academy and City Year's Seven Generations Board. ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS The National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) provides a learning network for organizations and schools across the country that serve underrepresented students to ensure enrollment in and graduation from college. Through professional development, collaboration, and the dissemination of best practices, NPEA is working toward the day when all students have equal access to high-quality education and opportunities for college and beyond. For more information, please visit: www.educational-access.org. ###