Hetzel Educational Consulting

Professional Journey

Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Brian first entered the independent school world as a student at Suffield Academy. Upon graduating in 1997, he ventured north into the Adirondacks to attend St. Lawrence University, where he received his BA in Psychology, studied abroad in Kenya and captained the track and field teams. Remaining at St. Lawrence, Brian attained his M.Ed. in counseling and human development. During the summer breaks, Brian worked in various faculty and administration roles at the Loomis Chaffee School summer program. After graduation, Brian returned to his high school alma mater, Suffield Academy, to work in the admission office, coach extensively and serve as a dorm parent. Wanting to focus more on working with students who have learning differences, Brian moved on to the admission office at the Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, MA. Upon making the move back to Connecticut, Brian served as the Associate Director of Admission at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. After deciding to make the switch to educational consulting, Brian helped co-found Holt & Hetzel, where he worked with families to help navigate the admission process starting in 2013.