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.”
I miss the teacher's lounge. I miss the cookies, doughnuts, PB&J, the cool water in the cooler, and random magazines we would never have bought for ourselves. The teacher's lounge…
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One of my beloved clients Yael Nyholm, sent me this article from the Atlantic: "The End of High School English," by Daniel Herman, which almost broke my heart. The article suggests that students…
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When you apply to college, what do you think the admissions office looks for? Many students mistakenly believe that the admissions officers are looking for straight A students and perfect…
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Selectivity when Building Your College List As our seniors finish their college applications, we are working diligently with our Junior students on building college lists. Our brand promise is that…
Top 3 values: Do your best every time, honesty, accountability.
My why: The world is getting smaller and smaller everyday, so we need to be and raise good citizens of the world.
Loves: The outdoors, hiking, skiing, tennis, pushing myself hard to see what I can achieve
Education passions: B.A in Journalism and Mass Communications, M.A. in Teaching (elementary and middle school) with an endorsement in ESL
Client Manager and Capstone Certified Mentor
Hannah Broder
Superpower: Comedy
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.
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