Meet the College Counselors

Tim Cheney, Director of College Counseling

Tim Cheney joined College Counseling in 2008. He lives on campus with his wife and their children, coaches softball, and serves as a dorm parent in Memorial Dormitory.

Former positions and credentials:

  • Director of Admission; Connecticut College
  • MEd, Harvard Graduate School, concentration in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy; BA from Connecticut College

(413) 529-3224 or tcheney@williston.com

Winston Miller, Assistant Director of College Counseling and Testing Coordinator

Winston Miller joined College Counseling in 2011. He lives on campus, serves as a dorm parent, has worked as a writing center tutor, and coaches in the boys' basketball program.

Former positions and credentials:

  • Assistant Director of Admission; The Williston Northampton School
  • Admission Officer; Connecticut College
  • English Teacher; The Fay School
  • MEd, Lesley University

(413) 529-3087 or wmiller@williston.com

Emily McDowell, Assistant Director of College Counseling

Emily McDowell joined College Counseling in 2001. She lives on campus with her husband Tym and daughter, and coaches the girls' water polo team. She will be on maternity leave during the fall of 2011.

Former position and credentials:

  • Assistant Director of Admissions; Trinity College (CT)
  • BA, Trinity College (CT)

(413) 529-3243 or emcdowell@williston.com


 Dianne King, Office Manager

Dianne King has been at Williston since 2000. She lives in Easthampton with her husband Keith and their five children. She is also an Upper School parent.

Former positions and credentials:

  • Assistant to the director of the Annual Fund; The Williston Northampton School
  • Assistant to the director of Parent Relations; The Williston Northampton School
  • BS, Westfield State College

(413) 529-3224 or dking@williston.com