Bachelor of Music Education - Otterbein University
Master of School Counseling - Xavier University
Rank I, Education - Northern Kentucky University
Doctorate of Educational Leadership - Northern Kentucky University
Experienced educator, program designer, and statewide leader with a strong background in advancing educational access, student success, and systemic innovation. Brings a wealth of transferable skills from school counseling, including individualized academic advising, college and career planning, crisis intervention, data-informed decision-making, and holistic student support. Grounded in more than 20 years of experience in the field, with deep competency in college admissions processes and holistic review practices developed through sustained contributions to state and national admissions organizations. Proven ability to teach, train, and inspire across K–12, higher education, and community-based environments. Experienced in statewide development of academic and postsecondary advising through policy work and cross-sector collaboration. Adept in curriculum development, community engagement, and systems-level coordination.
Thomas More University professor in the School of Education Professor:
CEH 110: Exploring Humility
CEH 310: Exploring Service
CEH 410: Exploring Capstone
EDU 202: Educational Psychology
Kentucky Department of Education, School Counselor Licensure
Presentations & Thought Leadership
• Leadership & Purpose: Values in Action (Thomas More University, 2026)
• Students at the Center: What it Really Requires of Us (KYACAC, 2026)
• How to Strengthen Your Allyship Practices (Greater Cincinnati Down Syndrome Association, 2025)
• Empowering Kentucky’s Future: Strategies for Achieving Postsecondary Dual Credit Attainment Goals Through Collaboration and Support (NACEP, Dual Credit Summit, 2025)
• What is True Allyship? (KYACAC, 2024)
• Early Postsecondary Webinar Series (KY CPE, 2022-2025)
• Cultural Fluency for High School Students (Cincinnati Marlins, 2023–Present)
• Adult Education Diversity Series (Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students in Education, 2023-present)
• Advisor Training Series (Kentucky Advising Academy, 2022–2023)
• WinterCon: A College &Career Extravaganza, A New Era 2.0 (KYACAC State Conference, 2022)
• Considering Moving to Scoir? (KYACAC State Conference, 2022)
• College App Camp Facilitator (Parent Camp, 2022)
• “The Truth of Class Rank”(Podcast, Get Schooled, 2021)
• Counseling Tools During COVID for Communication & College Planning (KYGoDigital, 2020)
• Virtual Reality College Fairs (KYGoDigital, 2019)
• Making Testing a Success with Google Drive (KYGoDigital State Conference, 2019)
• “Rethinking the Evening Parent Counseling Meeting”(The Art of Teaching, McGraw Hill, 2017)
• How to Develop & Implement a College Application Camp (KYACAC State Conference, 2016)
KYACAC, President (2025-2026) & Professional Development Chair & Treasurer (Past) (2009-2022)
KYACAC, Carolyn Quire Service Award (2018-2019)
KSCA, Kentucky High School Counselor of the Year (2018)
NACAC National College Fair Co-Chair |National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) (2016-Present)
| Departments | Positions | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Admissions | Director | Director of Admissions |