Guidance Counseling Certification (K-12) in Illinois and Arizona
M.Ed., Secondary Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Teaching Certifications (9-12) in French, English, and English as a Second Language in Illinois and Arizona
B.A., French and Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Awards, Leadership Activities and Training
North Gates Meta Data Lead 2021-2022
Counselor of the Year PXU through Phoenix Foundation for Education (2016)
Bullet Point Recommendation Letter Workshop Organizer and Speaker, College Depot 2019
2013 and 2017 Most Influential Person, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department
Crystal Apple Award for Best New Staff Member, North High School (2004)
TOK, CAS and EE — DP Category 2 Training in New Orleans (2016)
IB Roundtable Workshop Facilitator/Leader (2016)
Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution Peer Mediation Training (2011 and 2012)
Professional Development Workshop DP Level 2 Creativity, Action, Service (2009)
IB Counseling Summer Teacher Workshops at United World College USA (2006)
PXU Trainings, including 504 Plan Training and Advanced FAFSA Training (2003-2025)
Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (2005)
Experience
High School Counselor and Teacher (November 2000 – Present)
25 years of high school counseling support services
High School Admissions Assistance
High School Course Planning
Academic Support and Goal Setting
College Preparation
Time Management and Organization
Over 15 years of college counseling
College Selection
Application Strategy
Essay and Personal Statement Guidance
Interview Preparation
Scholarships and Financial Aid Assistance
Full list of colleges to which students/clients have been admitted***
Two decades of experience working with neurodivergent students, including those with twice exceptionality, ADHD, dyslexia, mental health challenges, spectrum disorders, and those who are gifted