News & Calendar

Upper School Counseling

Where will your path take you?

Your student is uniquely gifted, and we know that students each travel a distinctive path in their educational experience. We also know that a well-laid foundation for that path is critical. That's why our college prep school starts in grade 7 to invite families and students to engage with us on a course that sets each student up for academic success. Once in grade 10, families work with a dedicated counselor to facilitate strong relationships and individualized planning regarding the college process.

Your journey will include:

Upper School counselor and student

What were you made to do?

At CHCA we want to help students use the unique traits gifted to them by God to write a path that is ideal for success. Students work individually with counselors to begin this exploration, going beyond the typical career counseling found in high schools. Using the industry gold-standard tools, we help our students discover their gifts and develop the means they need to achieve their goals. We use the Myers-Briggs personality profile along with the Strong’s Interest Inventory and the Skill Scan to help students pick a major that works with their interests, skills, and values!

Who Will Guide You on your Path?

Meet the Upper School Counseling Team. With a collective total of more than 65 years of experience, our Upper School counseling staff is fully equipped to help you navigate your college preparatory experience. We want to help each student leverage his or her unique God-given gifts, and go forward on a path that is ideal for their journey.

Kara Ussery

Kara Ussery
Titles: Director of Upper School Counseling, College Counselor S-Z and International Students
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x364

Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson
Titles: College Counselor A-H
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x346

Jamie Rueger

Jamie Rueger
Titles: College Counselor I-R
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x347

Tracy Early

Tracy Early
Titles: Counselor
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x344

Nick Dyson

Nick Dyson
Titles: Counselor for Grades 4-8
Locations: Lower School @ Founders', Upper School @ Founders'
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x219

Ashley Carter

Ashley Carter
Titles: Registrar
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x337

Dawn Packer

Dawn Packer
Titles: Office Manager
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x336

Jenny Doan

Jenny Doan
Titles: Administrative Assistant
Locations: Upper School @ MSL
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x345

Upper School Counseling