Contacting the Counseling Office Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone: 713.219.5441  or  Fax: 713.219.5479  Email: Guidance Office Assistant Susan Maher at smaher@st-agnes.org
COUNSELORS
	Debbie Skelly, Director of Guidance Contact Information: 713.219.5444 debbie.skelly@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance: 10th grade,  Le - Pe 11th grade,  M - P 12th grade,  M - N Debbie joined the faculty at St. Agnes Academy in August of 1985 as a physical education teacher and coach. The following year Debbie took on the role of athletic director as well and served in that position until May of 1994. After joining the counseling staff in the fall of 1994, Debbie continued to coach the golf program for many years; retiring from all athletics in 2002. Debbie graduated from Houston Baptist University with a B.S. in History and Physical Education in 1978. During her time at HBU, Debbie was an All-American in golf. She earned her Master of Education from the University of Houston in 1979 and her counseling certificate from Houston Baptist University in 1994. Debbie is beginning her twenty-eighth year at St. Agnes and her twelfth year as Director of Guidance. In addition to reading and exercising, Debbie still maintains a single digit handicap in golf.
	Jamie L. Kim, Director of College Counseling Contact Information: 713.219.5440 jamie.kim@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance: 11th grade, A - F 12th grade, A - E Jamie joined the St. Agnes counseling department in 2009 after serving as Dean of Students and Coordinator of Academic Intervention at an urban charter high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jamie began her career in education immediately upon graduation from Vanderbilt University, where she received her B.S. in secondary education and mathematics in 2000. After teaching two years in Fort Bend ISD, she decided to join the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions' staff while completing her M.Ed. in Human Development Counseling at Peabody College (Vanderbilt). After her master's program, Jamie headed back to Houston for a one-year principal certification program at University of St. Thomas while working as a high school counselor and finishing her principal internship. At SAA, Jamie serves as a sponsor for Voices of Black Youth and helps run the Safe Listeners program with her colleague and friend, Debbie Sieck. Jamie enjoys step aerobics, watching sports (especially football), reading, traveling, and indulging in delicious dining experiences.
	Laura Reksc, College Counselor Contact Information: 713.219.5443 laura.reksc@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance:   11th Grade,  G - L 12th Grade,  F - L Laura joined the St. Agnes Academy counseling department in August 2012. She is a proud 2008 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Art History and a minor in music performance. While at UNC, she studied abroad in London through the UNC Honors Program, played viola in both the UNC Symphony and Baroque Ensemble, and was a member and officer in Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Laura will begin working on her Master's degree in counseling at University of St. Thomas in August 2012. She has spent the last two years working as an Admissions Counselor at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, Laura spent four years as an Admissions Ambassador at UNC. Outside of her love for college counseling, Laura is currently the principal violist in The Woodlands United Methodist Church Orchestra. She also enjoys gourmet cooking, antiquing, and cheering for UNC basketball (Go Heels!)
	Christy Holecek, College Counselor Contact Information: 713.219.5424 christy.holecek@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance: 11th grade, R - Z 12th grade, O - Z Christy joined the counseling department at St. Agnes Academy in August 2012. She attended Texas A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology. During her time at A&M, Christy was extensively involved in her sorority's executive council and was vice president of recruitment for the College Panhellenic Council. Christy then traveled as a consultant for her national sorority, visiting more than thirty institutions ranging from small private colleges to large public universities, consulting in the areas of recruitment, leadership, personal development and chapter excellence. After traveling, Christy began full-time work on her Master's degree at University of Georgia working in the Center for Leadership and Service as the graduate assistant to the official hosts and goodwill ambassador group on campus. Christy completed her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration in 2010 and joined Southern Methodist University's Admissions office, serving as the Houston-based Regional Director of Admissions. In her spare time, Christy enjoys coaching for Houston Fit, cycling, and attempting master pieces in the kitchen.
	Sarah Luna, Counselor Contact Information: 713.219.5421 sarah.luna@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance:   9th grade, K - Z 10th grade, H - La, S - Z Sarah joined the faculty at St. Agnes Academy in August of 2011 as the Associate Director of College Counseling. She attended Howard Payne University where she earned a B.A. in English and Secondary Education. During her time at HPU, she played on the Yellow Jackets Ladies' tennis team. In addition, she received her Master's in Counseling at University of Houston at Victoria. Sarah spent the previous twelve years at Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD, the last six years as a school counselor and the first six as an English teacher. Along with being a mother to her eight-year old daughter and running and cycling with her husband, Sarah enjoys spending time hunting for treasures in vintage clothing stores and attempting fine cuisine cooking.
	Debbie Sieck, LMSW Counselor Contact Information: 713.219.5442 debbie.sieck@st-agnes.org Individual Guidance:   9th grade, A - J 10th grade, A - G, Ph - R Debbie is a proud St. Agnes graduate and a member of the class of 1987. She attended Cornell College where she received her BA in Elementary Education. In lieu of teaching, Debbie spent two years as the Director of Residence Life at a small college in Illinois training/supervising the resident advisors and organizing all student housing. Upon returning to Houston, Debbie searched for a way to combine her two passions, working in education and student activities. Mentored by her own St. Agnes guidance counselor, Eva Bookout, Debbie enrolled in the UH Graduate College of Social Work ultimately receiving her master's degree and becoming a licensed master social worker in the state of Texas . In the fall of 2000, Debbie became a counselor at SAA and has worked with freshmen and sophomores for the last twelve years. To fulfill her interest in student activities she has enjoyed being an advisor for the St. Agnes Student Council for the last nine years. A lover of music, Debbie is passionate about her iPod and believes that good friends and a good music mix can inspire great things.
	Lisa Crank, Coordinator of Academic Services Contact Information: 713.219.5414 lisa.crank@st-agnes.org Lisa joined St. Agnes Academy in August of 2007 in the newly created position of Coordinator of Academic Services.  Lisa received her Bachelor's degree in Education and her Master's degree in Exceptionality from University of St. Thomas.  Lisa spent ten years working at the lab school at UST where she developed and practiced techniques for understanding the theory of learning. Eventually, she and a coworker opened their own school with the backing of parents interested in pursuing an innovative way to teach students with learning differences.  Lisa then worked for several years as a private tutor before joining SAA.  Lisa enjoys the learning experiences of traveling, the rewards as well as the frustration of gardening and the simple joy of friendships.
SUPPORT STAFF
	Lisa Elliott, Guidance Office Assistant Contact Information: 713.219.5429 lisa.elliott@st-agnes.org   Lisa joined the St. Agnes community in August of 2000 as a part-time assistant for the counselors and registrar. While still working in a part-time capacity, Lisa's primary role is preparing transcripts for the college admissions process. Lisa attended Lamar University from 1974-1976. In her spare time Lisa enjoys exercising and reading.
	Susan Maher, Guidance Office Assistant Contact Information: 713.219.5441 susan.maher@st-agnes.org   Susan joined the staff at St. Agnes Academy in August of 2005 as head of Attendance, Nurse and Assistant to the Dean of Students. Susan joined the guidance office in the fall of 2008 as the Administrative Assistant to the Counselors. Susan attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas 1977-1979. Susan has been associated with St. Agnes Academy since 1998 when her daughter entered as a freshman. She served as Booster Club President 2000-2001 and Vice-President 1999-2000. In addition to her administrative duties, Susan is part of the St. Agnes Tennis program as the Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach.