About My Practice
I am inspired by guiding students as they plan and dream for their futures. As a long-time educator and professional writer who genuinely enjoys and respects young people, my approach is comprehensive and structured, but always relaxed, creative and full of encouragement.
I have twenty years of experience as a college counselor and hold a Certificate in College and Career Counseling from UCLA. My practice is enhanced by my previous careers as an English teacher, middle and high school principal, and professional writer. I hold a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in English and Creative Writing from Boston University, and an MA in Educational Leadership from St. Mary's College, as well as several teaching credentials.
I'm grateful to have a career where learning never stops. I visit many colleges each year and am eager to share my insights and observations with clients. I participate in professional development every month, read professional publications daily, attend annual conferences and college fairs, and am an active member of educational consulting associations. It's wonderful to see my own learning ultimately benefit my clients as I guide them in their educational journeys.
My Recent College Visits
One of the best (and most enjoyable) ways I stay current with the admissions and cultural landscapes of various colleges and universities is by making campus visits. Recently, I have visited (among many others):
Boston College Boston University Tufts University Middlebury College Green Mountain College
Sonoma State Occidental College Chapman University UCLA The Claremont Colleges
UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz CSU Long Beach Univ. Nevada Reno Santa Clara University
Univ. of Washington Univ. of San Francisco Evergreen State Univ. of Vermont Champlain College