A career educator, Katie’s professional experience includes nearly 30 years as a teacher and college counselor. Having redesigned the college counseling model and program as the recent Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver School, a leading independent college preparatory school in Colorado, Katie honed her student-centered approach to counseling families through all aspects of the college search and application process. Combined with her years in college admission at a selective liberal arts college and a public flagship university, Katie has experience in college admission and high school counseling from both sides of the desk. She has worked with students from all backgrounds, with varied talents and interests, and with an array of college aspirations.
Katie's many years of quality school-based experience guiding myriad students and families sets her apart. Her care, attention to detail, and knowledgeable guidance are recognized by students, parents, high school colleagues, and college admission representatives alike.
About Katie Thomas
Professional Experience:
Independent Educational Consultant (CO) 2020 - present
Kent Denver School Director of College Counseling (CO) 2014-2020
Kent Denver College Counselor (CO) 2007-2014
Kent Denver Upper School Spanish teacher (CO) 2006-2014
Kent Denver Middle School Spanish/French teacher (CO) 2003-2006
Webb Schools of California Spanish teacher (CA) 2002
Verde Valley School Spanish/French teacher (AZ) 1999-2001
University of Colorado Boulder Office of Admission (CO) 1999
Knox College Office of Admission (IL) 1994-1998
Education:
Knox College: B.A. Modern Languages & Political Science
University of Denver: M.A. Global Affairs
Membership in Professional Organizations while serving as Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver School 2014-2020:
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
RMACAC (Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling)
ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools)
CCHS/CR (Colorado Council on High School/College Relations)
Katie has presented sessions at various local, regional, and national conferences
Current Membership in Professional Organizations:
HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association)
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
RMACAC (Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling)
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