Announcing Our Virtual “Teacher’s Lounge” For Educational Consultants
A virtual “teacher’s lounge” dedicated to providing a community of dedicated college counselors committed to learning and growing in our profession and our “instruction.”
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Top 3 values: Helping others, vulnerability, humor
My favorite things: Holidays with family, my 12-year-old Yorkie-pooh (Belle), my ornament collection from my travels, my Nana’s necklace that I wear every day, and a good old-fashioned lazy Sunday.
Educational passions: B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Lucy Calkins Writing Institute Completion, UC Irvine Independent Educational Consulting, Capstone Certification from Emerging, avid reader, film lover, and travel enthusiast.
My why: Guided by a philosophy of care and intentional planning, I help students tap into their desires for the future and discover their pathway to becoming world-class citizens.
Capstone Ceritfied Mentor
Claudia Kra
Superpower: Mood boosting
Top 3 values: healthy boundaries, close relationships, growth
My favorite things: Travel, Post-it notes for reminders, chapstick, candles, and my Kindle so I can read in any setting.
Educational passions: B.A. in Communication and Elementary Education, teaching in the US and Costa Rica.
My why: I’m an optimist who is passionate about being of service and helping others achieve positive outcomes.
CEO/Founder
Laura Barr
Top 3 values: Get smarter every day, service, step-up
My favorite things: Collecting and stacking (and reading) fiction, Friday long runs (with no particular destination), writing personal narratives, my black-and-white Polaroid, bluegrass, fierce conversations, long hugs, Fridays, and thank you notes.
Educational passions: B.A. Humanities, M.A. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Ethan Sawyer Groupie, Russian Literature fanatic, Certified in student-centered coaching and Curriculum and Instruction. 200-hour Yoga certification!
My why: I wake up every to raise and launch good humans. I believe in the power of education to raise citizens—becausewe need good citizens now more than ever.
Capstone Certified Mentor
Sydney Adams
Superpower: Empathy
Top 3 values: communication, adventure, passion
My favorite things: Reading, beaches, hiking, my dog (Boo), Thai food, playing cards, and the smell of fresh rain after a hot day.
Educational passions: B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Health, teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and travel.
My why:My favorite thing about working as a mentor is seeing students reach their goals and transform from unsure and overwhelmed to confident and enthusiastic about their future.
Administrator
Whitney Zee
Superpower: Analytical problem-solving
Top 3 values: Honesty, kindness, understanding
My favorite things: Travel, naps, Poppi/Ollipop, the beach, my dog, hot fudge sundaes (dairy-free), Hot Yoga, and rain storms.
Educational passions: B.S. in Sports and Fitness, Master in Business Administration, operational management, fitness, hospitality.
My why: I love helping others achieve their success and dreams from behind the scenes. My satisfaction and fulfillment come from knowing I was a part of something great!
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