Staying Power: Molly Dorais

Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance

YEARS @ CRMS: 21

Life took an unexpected turn for Molly Dorais, a Princeton graduate who had every intention of seeking a career on Wall Street when she experienced the horror of 9/11. On a whim she left her job in New York City and sought refuge in Aspen with no real plan, signing a six-month lease and working four jobs. “I realized I wanted to stay, but didn’t want to waste my education, and I thought maybe I should work at a boarding school,” says Molly, who attended Taft School, a boarding school in Connecticut, and studied education policy in college. “Literally three days later, I saw an ad in the paper for an admissions assistant at CRMS.” Twenty-one years later, Molly says the best part is being able to witness graduates’ futures. “Watching kids come through this program and seeing the impact it has over the direction of their lives is a testament to the power and the magic of this place. It’s inspiring,” she says.

In addition to the work she does in her own department, Molly says it’s the culture of CRMS that has allowed her to grow and evolve over time. “There’s a special soul to the school that’s hard to describe. The people are very genuine, authentic, humble and powerful at the same time. The fact that we have so many people who have stayed in their jobs for so long is a testament to the school’s desire to evolve over time and get better, while also maintaining important traditions,” she says. “With everything kids are dealing with today, it’s never had more of an impact than it does now.” Molly speaks from experience—her son, Will, currently attends CRMS. “As someone who talks about the CRMS program all day long with families, to have a more intimate window into the experience and how it feels from a parent’s perspective has been really special,” she says. “This school is remarkable in its commitment to faculty and staff which is unusual in this industry. We are very fortunate and I’m grateful to have had such a long career here.”