
Skye Telka
Senior Admissions Counselor, Sora Schools Skye is a Senior Admissions Counselor with Sora Schools. As a former Montessori teacher and international university admissions counselor, she is passionate about cross-cultural education, and loves helping families find ways to learn while traveling or living abroad.
About this speaker
Skye Telka is a dedicated Senior Admissions Counselor at Sora Schools, where she passionately communicates the value of a bespoke educational experience to prospective families worldwide. Leveraging over a decade of experience in education recruitment and program management, Skye excels in building meaningful connections with families, identifying their unique motivations and needs, and guiding them seamlessly through the enrollment journey.
With a particular focus on supporting international students and families living abroad, Skye helps bridge the gap to accessible, high-quality education regardless of geographic location. She works closely with families across continents, providing guidance through the admissions process, addressing unique logistical challenges, and showcasing the global flexibility of Sora’s innovative online learning model.
Previously, Skye held admissions leadership roles at Warren Wilson College, where she drove significant growth in both domestic and international recruitment. A natural innovator, she worked to set processes to better serve international students in their transition to school in the United States. Skye's dedication to community-building and leadership extends beyond admissions, including previous roles in project management, sustainable community initiatives, and educational programming.
Skye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from The Evergreen State College and remains committed to bridging opportunities between educational institutions and diverse student communities. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and student advocacy, making her a dynamic voice for accessible and transformative education.