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  Riley Smith 

  Advancement and Admissions Associate

  512-782-2327 Ext 4123

  Bio

  Dedicated and personable, Riley serves as an Admission Associate with a passion for facilitating students' academic journeys. Having worked in the education sector for 4 years, Riley understands the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for applicants. Her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion is reflected in her approach to building a vibrant and inclusive student community. Experienced at navigating the intricacies of admissions procedures, Riley combines efficiency with a warm demeanor, making the application process a seamless experience for prospective families. She is always eager to assist, ensuring that each prospective family feels heard and valued during this crucial phase of their educational journey.
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  Paige Polishook 

  Assistant Director of Admissions

  512-220-8639

  Bio

  Paige joined Magellan in 2017. She was born in Dallas, raised outside of San Francisco and attended Vanderbilt University, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in English and Human and Organizational Development. She began her career in San Francisco in hospitality sales at a small boutique property and eventually sold for a large convention property before moving on to becoming a corporate meeting planner at a research institute. Later Paige joined a commercial development firm in Silicon Valley as a Project Manager.

  
  

  Paige happily returned to her Texas roots in 2003 when she and her husband moved to Austin. She is a busy mom to a son, daughter and three four-legged babies.
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  Clayton Smith 

  Director of Admissions

  512-220-8638

  Bio

  Clayton was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Oklahoma City where most of his immediate family still resides. He attended the University of Oklahoma for his undergraduate work and went on to complete graduate studies at Middlebury College and the University of Southern California.
  
  

  After teaching in Spain, Clayton moved to Austin in 2007 to teach Spanish at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. He spent his last five years at St. Stephen’s as the Assistant Director of Admissions, primarily focusing on international recruiting of boarding students.
  
  

  Clayton is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. He and his wife, Gaby, live in Northwest Hills with their two children and their dog. Spanish is the home language of the Smith family and they are advocates of a bi-literate education.
  
  

  Clayton enjoys cooking, golf, running, and travel.