Top 10 Directors of College Counseling - 2026

Amanda Tingle-Oline is the Director of College and Career Counseling at AIM Academy in Conshohocken, PA, where she supports students with learning differences. With expertise in college applications, financial aid, and career planning, Amanda ensures each student is prepared for success, whether in higher education or non-traditional paths. She is active in professional associations like PACAC and NACAC and focuses on mentoring students, building their self-efficacy, and offering personalized guidance to help them reach their potential.

Kelly Jorgensen brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as Dean of College Counseling and Academic Affairs at Nichols School. Holding a master’s degree in counseling, Jorgensen has spent her career at independent schools in Texas, Michigan and New York, consistently focusing on aligning curriculum with long-term student growth. Since joining the Nichols community in 2021, she has championed a relationship-driven approach, ensuring that college counseling is guided by intentionality and a deep commitment to student well-being.

Olivia Morales is an education leader and college access advocate committed to supporting first-generation students. As Director of College Counseling at George Washington Carver High School, a Collegiate Academies public school in New Orleans, Louisiana, her work centers on guiding students and their families toward college selections and admissions, equitable career pathways, and long-term student success.

Rhett Rybarczyk works in construction and project management, focusing on coordinating field operations, subcontractors and timelines to ensure efficient project delivery. His role emphasizes on-site execution, problem-solving, and collaboration, supporting the successful completion of commercial construction projects through disciplined planning, communication and hands-on oversight.

George Vegerano serves as Director of College Counseling at IDEA Public Schools, leading college readiness initiatives and guiding students through the admissions process. He manages counseling teams, drives scholarship outcomes and implements programs that support enrollment success, combining leadership, strategy and student advocacy to achieve strong matriculation results.

Carolyn Middleton serves as Director of College Counseling at Berkeley Carroll School, leading programs that guide students through the college admissions process. She focuses on team leadership, program design and mentorship, using a collaborative approach to support student outcomes while strengthening counseling strategy and staff development across the institution.

Linda Garza Kryszewski serves as Director of College Counseling at YES Prep Public Schools, leading postsecondary strategy and equity initiatives. With experience spanning teaching, advising and program management, she designs systems that support first-generation students, combining leadership, coaching and data-driven planning to strengthen college readiness and long-term student success.

Mark Hampton is an experienced college counseling leader at Westminster Schools of Augusta, with a career spanning higher education, ministry, and student development. His background includes Duke University and the University of North Carolina. He applies this experience to guide students with clarity and mentorship, emphasizing empathy and understanding institutional expectations in college counseling.

Patrick Tassoni is an experienced education and student guidance professional serving as Director of College Counseling at Ransom Everglades School. With more than two decades in counseling and academic leadership, he specializes in college readiness, student development and international education support.

Lindsay Dussing is an experienced higher education and admissions leader serving as Director of College Counseling at Germantown Friends School. With a strong background in admissions, student engagement and counseling, she has held leadership roles at University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.