Meet the Admission Team

Tyler Hart, Ed.D., joined Peddie as the director of enrollment management in 2025. Hart brings 15 years of admissions leadership experience to Peddie. He previously served as the director of admissions and financial aid at Cushing Academy in Massachusetts and the director of admission at Villanova Preparatory School in California. Throughout his career, Hart has also been a math teacher, a math department chair, and a director of student activities, in addition to holding multiple leadership positions in professional organizations.

Karly Bullock ’19 joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2025, returning to campus with a deep appreciation for the school community and a passion for connecting with prospective families. As a Peddie alumna, Karly served as a head tour guide during her time as a student and developed a strong interest in outreach and relationship-building. After earning her degree in business administration from Bucknell University, Karly worked in executive search for the financial services industry in New York City. She is excited to bring her professional experience and Peddie pride to her role in domestic recruitment and outreach, helping to shape future generations of Peddie students.

Kristen Gounis has been working in the Admission Office since 2010. Kristen earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in marketing and finance from Iona College. Prior to Peddie, Kristen spent eight years in the marketing department of a professional services firm in New York City with a focus on database marketing.

Mia Gutierrez-Huang ’22 returned to Peddie in Fall 2026 after graduating from Brown University with honors bachelor’s degrees in English and music. While attending Peddie, she discovered her passion for literature, the arts, athletics and the Peddie community. From acting in various musicals to starting a book club to rowing on the varsity team, Gutierrez-Huang has explored many facets of Peddie. In her role on the Admission team, she is eager to connect with others to share the opportunities the school has to offer.

Erin Jesionowski joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2024. In addition to interviewing students and traveling, Erin coordinates on-campus and virtual events for the Office of Admission. Erin holds a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.

Brooke Kienle joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in both English and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her master’s degree in politics & education from Teachers College at Columbia University. Prior to joining Peddie, Brooke spent the bulk of her career working at educational access organizations, including Prep for Prep and The TEAK Fellowship.

Tariq McMahon ’16 joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2025. After earning his undergraduate degree in economics from Wesleyan University, he began his career in education with Hartford Youth Scholars, the veryaccessorganization that helped him become a Falcon. During his five years there, Tariq grew from associate director to director of placement and student success, dedicating himself to helping students access and thrive in independent school environments. Passionate about giving back to the communities that shaped him, Tariq brings that same commitment to his work at Peddie. He lives on campus and serves as a dorm supervisor, where he enjoys mentoring students and building strong connections with our budding Falcons.

Starting at Peddie in 1995, Mike O’Neill has taught English, served as a dorm supervisor, coached crew and cross country, and currently works as an admission officer and the director of financial aid. Mike and his wife live on campus and have six sons. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross and his master’s in English and film from SUNY Buffalo.

Peter Park ’07 joined the Admission Office at Peddie in 2014. After earning his undergraduate degree in Cultural Anthropology from Northwestern University in 2011, Peter began his career in education with Teach for America as a middle-school English teacher in Kansas City Public Schools. Peter has returned to Peddie as an admission officer, is a faculty advisor for Taegeuk Club and serves as a dorm faculty member for underclassmen boys in Potter South. He earned his Masters of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Peter resides on campus.

Corey Punter joined Peddie’s Admission Office in the fall of 2022. Prior to his arrival, he served as associate director of admissions at Fordham Preparatory School for five years and assisted in the fundraising efforts as a development associate with A Better Chance in New York. He resides on campus with his wife, Jessica, daughter, Roux and boxer, Bruce.

Alison Radigan P’21 ’22 ’25 ’25 joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2018. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Rutgers University, Radigan worked in the financial sector as a portfolio manager. She serves as visit coordinator in the Admission Office, and is also a yoga instructor on campus.

Violeta Rodriguez joined Peddie’s Admission Office in 2018. She has a communications degree from Rutgers University.