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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here ---Yes, I posted both messages.  She seems young and immature.  I have no idea how old she is (may be in her 30s), but she is immature and young b/c of how she acts and how she spoke with us.

If I report her, this could do irreparable harm to our family during the adm                              [/quote]

Again, PP you can't be both a divorced single MOm AND in your early 30's ( maybe) in DC.

At 31-33 in DC you are maybe getting married, but you are not already divorced with kids . That takes at least 10 years. So this woman had to be at least 40, likely 50.[/quote]

What?!! Are you serious?!![b] So you mean to tell me you don't know anyone who got married in their early 20's had kids and a few years later where divorced and found themselves single, with child[/b] and no husband?!! What sheltered world
Do you live in???? I know quite a few of these people! I'm 42 and many of my friends where single divorced moms in their early 30's and are now on to husband number 2 and additional kids.[/quote]

This thread has jumped the shark, but I will answer anyway as the demographics are relevant to the veracity of the OP's claim:

A few ( maybe 2-3 girls out of 60 or so college friends)  got married shortly after leaving college ( 22-25 age range). And I did not go to college in DC  or on East Coast.  Most of my college friends, however, went on to Grad school at that age and did this while working FT.

In other words, they were primarily focused on their careers and developing themselves before seeking a marriage partner. Likely, they were also looking for a marriage partner with similar education and professional trajectory ( not someone just out of college ). So, no, I don't know [b]anyone[/b] who came to  DC  for a professional position who's life history is a back ground of having gotten married in their early 20's,  having babies in their early 20's.

Not in this uber achiever town.

I have lived in DC about 20 years, in NW and on Capital Hill and, no, I have not met anyone who was college educated who was married in their early 20's . no one.

Most of my fellow parents spent their 20's in grad school, rheir late 20's and early 30's getting to as a high a position they could in their field professionally ( making law partner) . Many got married around age 30 or so, more in early 30's and most did not have their 1st child until 35 ish.[/quote]

You have your head in your ass...just because if your narrow view of the world and the fact that you did not meet women who fit this description she clearly cannot exist?! We all run in different circles, but most people at least try to have experiences with those outside of their social set, but apparently you missed out on this opportunity while competing for the "best". You may be have a  successful professional life, but it sounds like you have a very boring and insular social life, not to mention world view...

To bring the thread back to the original posting...this description sounds a lot like the former AD from my kids' school, but she was let go a few years ago (to the collective sigh of relief from the entire school community!) and I believe has left town. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do after an uncomfortable interview, OP. However, remember that once your kids go to the school you will not need to have any additional contact with the Admissions Office. If I were you I would ask the Admissions office to put you in touch with current parents so you can ask some questions about the school. Also, seek out those you know whose kids attend the school and see what you think. You will actually get a much better feel for the school and what your ultimate experience will be by speaking to the community rather than simply the AD. It might solidify your feelings or turn the school back around for you.

Good luck![/quote]

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