Tricia Xavier: Recognizing School Mismatch and Finding the Path Forward
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In this conversation, Tricia Xavier, an independent school admissions leader with over a decade of experience across Los Angeles, pulls back the curtain on how families can navigate educational decisions with more clarity and less anxiety. Drawing from her work at Westmark School and the International Dyslexia Association, Tricia brings a deeply informed perspective on supporting students with language-based learning differences — including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD — and why finding the right fit earlier makes all the difference. The discussion explores what the admissions process looks like from the inside, how parents can better advocate for their child's needs, and why the most important question isn't which school is the best, but which school is the best for this kid.
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About our guest:
Tricia Xavier is an independent school admissions leader who has spent more than a decade helping families navigate educational choices with clarity and confidence. With experience spanning enrollment, advancement, marketing, and school leadership across Los Angeles, she brings a uniquely holistic view of the independent school landscape. Tricia has dedicated much of her current work at Westmark School and the International Dyslexia Association - Los Angeles branch to supporting students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, with additional certifications from University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University, she is passionate about helping families find the right path earlier—and with greater confidence—for their child’s success.
Find her at:
Website: https://www.westmarkschool.org/ and https://www.dyslexiala.org/
Instagram: @msdyslexiaadhdmom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-xavier
