Kassandra Hayes

Assistant Coach

Girls Varsity Cross Country

Kassandra Hayes joined Lake Forest Academy in 2016 and currently serves as Senior Associate Dean of Admission. She is passionate about creating memorable experiences for each prospective student and family throughout their admission process. Kassandra’s previous experience includes working as the Assistant Director of Admission at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, Director of Admission & Enrollment Management at Far Hills Country Day School (N.J.), and Director of Admission at Cathedral School (N.Y.). Prior to working in the field of education, Kassandra was a broadcast news anchor and reporter at NBC and CBS affiliates in Texas, Kansas, and Louisiana.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Howard University, a Master of Arts in Education degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Arts in Education degree in Education Leadership from Bank Street College. Kassandra lives off campus with her husband Mel and daughters Kennedy ’18 and Hunter. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family outdoors, reading, and running.