Marci Hosier named MMI’s assistant head of school

Theresa Long, MMI’s head of school, announced the promotion of West Pittston resident Marcianna Hosier to assistant head of school at MMI Preparatory School.

Hosier has been a part of the MMI family since 2015 when she was hired as director of admissions and marketing. In 2020, Hosier joined the faculty as the instructor for Strategic Communication, and in 2023, she assumed the responsibility of dean of students focusing on student life at the school.

Hosier will continue to oversee the admissions, financial assistance and enrollment processes at MMI and will still be responsible for all aspects of student life including MMI’s Student Council and Student Ambassador programs. Her additional duties will include: academic scheduling, working closely with the director of curriculum and instruction and MMI’s associate deans, overseeing the school calendar to ensure the smooth operation of the school day, and supervising adherence to school policies.

“Marci Hosier has been an invaluable asset to MMI for nearly a decade,” Long said Her passion for education, leadership and student development has consistently shone through in every role she has taken on and has significantly enhanced our community. I am confident that in her new role, Marci will continue to inspire excellence and foster a nurturing environment for our students and faculty alike.”

Hosier holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix-Phoenix Campus, and is certified as an admissions and enrollment professional and in identifying learning differences by the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals. She has also completed leadership development training through the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools.

Hosier is a native of northeast Pennsylvania and relocated back to the area in 2009. She has served on a number of boards of directors including Beaverton Sister City Foundation, Friends of Arts Magnet Education, the Tualatin Valley Arts Culture and Humanities Council, and the Washington County Convention & Visitor Bureau-Executive Committee. She is a member of the Women’s Networking Committee, and is the past chair of the Women’s Empowerment Grant Committee of the Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

Hosier resides in West Pittston with her husband, Barry, and son, Aiden. Her daughter, Morgan, lives in Philadelphia where she is pursuing her master’s degree in biotechnology at Thomas Jefferson University.