A fond farewell to Erica

After 17 years of dedicated service, Erica Sears is retiring from her role as Admissions Manager at The King’s School. Throughout her time here, Erica has played a central role in welcoming generations of families into our community and her knowledge, commitment, and personal touch have left a lasting legacy.

Headmaster George Hartley said: “We are deeply grateful to Erica for her outstanding contribution to the life of the school.
“Her compassion, integrity, and tireless work have shaped the experience of so many pupils and families. She leaves with our sincere thanks and very best wishes for the future.”

Director of Marketing, Admissions and Partnerships, Selena O’Donnell, added: “For so many families, Erica has been the face of King’s – welcoming them with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine interest in their child’s journey. She has shown every family the same care, attention, and reassurance, making a lasting impression that reflects the very best of our school.”

Erica plans to pursue her love of travelling and passion for music, as well as her newfound involvement in the fostering of guide dogs.

We are delighted to welcome Mrs Anna Eduarda Peace as the new Admissions Manager. Originally from Brazil, Anna holds a BA in International Business and Spanish from Salem College, North Carolina and brings a wealth of experience from the education and international student recruitment sectors.

Anna most recently worked as a Sales Manager at UK Language Courses, where she successfully managed regional sales, developed strong partnerships, and supported student recruitment and enrolment. Prior to this, she held key roles coordinating educational groups and social programmes at The English Language Centre in Chester, ensuring outstanding service and smooth programme delivery for international students.

Her background also includes teaching English abroad, client management for FIFA World Cup hospitality in Brazil, and fluency in multiple languages.

Mr Hartley said: “We are confident Anna’s experience, professionalism, and dedication will greatly enrich our admissions team, providing a warm and welcoming introduction for new students and their families.

“I am delighted to welcome her to King’s.”

Families interested in joining King’s can contact Anna by emailing annapeace@kingschester.co.uk or calling 01244 689 553