Meet Elizabeth
Colorado State University, BA in History and Secondary Education. University of California- Irvine, Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting. Student Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
I was born for this work. It’s in my DNA.
My grandmother graduated from college in 1940. She taught at NC State, supporting my grandfather as he attended on the GI bill. She later became the first female department head in the English department at Lamar University where she taught British Literature. She sent my mom to her alma matter, Meredith College and my mom would go on to earn her masters degree. They paved the way, shattering glass ceilings for me. I honored that legacy by naming my daughter Meredith. My mother and grandmother always taught me that my education would shape me, provide security and open doors. They were right.
I loved the application process so much that I printed my responses (name, address) on clear Avery tables and placed them seamlessly on my paper application to Colorado State University. While in school, I discovered a knack for making 4 year graduation plans and provided this service to my peers. In hindsight these were the first moves of Southeast College Consulting.
I started my career teaching high school students, working in school administration, and finally taking an internship in mentor training. I surprised myself when a friend asked me what my dream job was and I responded with, “I’d love to walk students through the college application process, but I’m not really qualified.” She quickly quipped, “Get qualified then.”
By the end of the week I had registered to attend the Independent Educational Consultant program at The University of California-Irvine. I spent two years soaking up every bit of my education. Upon graduation, I became a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association committing to upholding the highest ethics and ongoing training.
I love to spend my weekends cheering on The Colorado State Rams and my favorite family vacations have been traveling to see them play in the Southeast with my husband and two teenagers.