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Biography
As someone who committed my youth and early adulthood to an entirely different passion and then had to discover new interests and purpose that matched my talents and aptitudes when the final curtain fell, I understand first hand the importance of cultivating a professional path that brings our personalities and talents into harmony.
Chris works with students who are ready to explore college paths and career opportunities that blend their aptitudes, personalities and talents. "There is no perfect formula that applies to all students. Each student will discover the timeline and best matches for majors, careers, and education for success."
BTA works closely with students and their families from all over the US to make sure that they successfully find themselves on the right education and career path. We do this by following the IDEAL process which has helped over 97% of my students graduate college in three to four years. My full-service system takes students through high school and college planning, application and essay development, and the final decision process. Chris works face-to-face or virtually (thank you, technology!) with students from anywhere in the country.
If the time is right to discover your path, and you are ready to launch, contact Chris at Beyond the Applause. As an experienced and knowledgeable IEC, she will facilitate a process that works for you.
Experience
Independent Educational Consultant
Beyond the Applause, LLC
January 2007 - present
Independent Educational Consultant
Beyond the Applause, LLC
January 2007 - present
Beyond the Applause is committed to educating families throughout high school, education and career planning years. We empower students to develop their passion while creating a solid plan for the future. Our education planning process emphasizes finding the student’s IDEAL matches for living, learning and success beyond high school and college. We work with students in grades 8 through 12.
Beyond the Applause facilitates a process for talent and major discovery, education and activity planning, college application and essay review. Students are encouraged to plan, produce and meet deadlines to ensure a productive and successful transition from high school.
College & Career Center Coordinator
Fulton County Schools
September 2005 - January 2007
College & Career Center Assistant
Chattahoochee High School
August 2002 - August 2005
Co-coordinator for Westminster Players
The Westminster Schools
August 2002 - August 2004
Co-coordinator for High School Drama Performance and Thespian Competition Groups.
Co-creator West Elementary Readers and Writer Conference (WERAWC)
West Elementary School
August 1994 - May 1999
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Yearly literary conference for the elementary school community (grades K-5). Focus was on teaching students to read and write well. The strategies and techniques were accessed through the University of New Hampshire's Image Making Educational Workshop. Provided 2 weeks of classroom and group educational programs. Supported through a grant from the Parent Teachers Organization (PTO).
Education
UCLA, College Admissions Counseling Certificate
2007 - 2008
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree
Boston Conservatory, Dance
Other
Publications
Beyond the Applause
Blog
Volunteer
Community Representative
HECA (Education)
June 2012 - present
Conference Co-Chair
HECA Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH (Education)
June 2013 - June 2015
