After 20 years of working in schools, working independently as a Certified Educational Planner is the fulfillment of a dream. I am so grateful to have more time to dedicate to each and every one of my students now, and to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. ”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIEnce:
Certified Educational Planner (2019-Present)
Independent College Counselor (2008-Present)
The American School Foundation of Monterrey - College Counselor (2006-2017)
As a college counselor, I have visited well over 100 college campuses and helped more than 2000 students with the process of applying to universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The American School Foundation of Monterrey - Science Teacher (2002-2006)
Shawnee Mission North High School - Science/Socials/Dance Teacher (1997-2002)
eDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor of Science in Education - University of Kansas, 1996
Master of Science in Education and Interdisciplinary Studies - State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005
Certificate in College Counseling - University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), 2007
AICEP Board Certified Educational Planner, 2019
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS and committees:
American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP)
Certified Educational Planner (2019-Present; up for re-certification in 2024)
AICEP Commissioner (2024-Present)
Professional Member: Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
Global Committee (2018-Present; Vice Chair 2019-2020, Chair 2020-2021)
Member: International Association for College Admissions Counseling (International ACAC)
Admission Practices Committee (2018-2021)
Membership Committee (2022-2025)
Awards:
December 2019 Winner of the International ACAC “GEM” Award for Going the Extra Mile
