Paul Otis, Assistant Head for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School, discusses the unique place the school holds in the world of small boarding school education and how they bring incredible success to each student.
Paul Otis Bio:
Over the past sixteen years, Paul has worked as a teacher and administrator at Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Paul has a passion for providing students with inquisitive experiences that allow them to experience science first-hand. As an avid rock climber, trail runner and skier, he enjoys exercising in the outdoors and sharing his love of outdoor sports with students. Paul lives off-campus with his wife, Julie, their son Aaron and daughter Amy.
School Summary:
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School represents the new era of boarding education. They bring a hybrid approach to the adolescent journey that offers a comprehensive suite of emotional and academic support without compromising a robust college prep curriculum. They have also figured out how to help Generation Z overcome the technological and social media stressors that can overwhelm them. This school is a sanctuary of hope and rebirth for their students...where everyone finds the courage to embrace the goodness of life.
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Paul can be reached at
530-583-8665
This episode is sponsored by The Independent Educational Consultants Association.
It is the largest and most respected organization representing independent educational consultants. An IECA member educational consultant is a skilled professional who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student’s academic and social growth.
IECA members adhere to the strictest ethical standards in the profession, visit hundreds of campuses each year, and are among the most experienced educational consultants in the profession. They focus on finding the best match between student and school.
Many schools have gained students from new communities because of their outreach to IECA members. As a Director of admission for 20 years the IECA consultants were crucial in helping us find the best mission appropriate students…they are fantastic people to work with!
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