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Jill Altshuler
Jill has served as a high school counselor for 25 years and currently works as the College and Career Counselor for Howard County Public Schools. Jill prioritizes empowering students to recognize their unique talents and realize their fullest potential. She's had the privilege of working with a diverse group of students, which has honed a deep understanding of how to personalize services to best meet individual needs. Driven by a passion for helping students discover more about themselves, identify their interests, and craft postsecondary plans that align with their aspirations, Jill is committed to guiding each student towards a fulfilling future. Her experience is varied and abundant including working individually and in groups with students, creating and leading postsecondary workshops, providing financial aid support, athletic recruiting guidance, supporting college essay writing and more.
Professional Experience
College and Career Resource Counselor, Howard County Public Schools, 2022-Present
School Counselor, Reservoir High School, 2010-2022
Instructional Team Leader , 2012-2022
School Counselor, Chesapeake High School (Anne Arundel County), 2007-2010
School Counselor, Catonsville High School, 2000-2007
Professional Associations
PCACAC, Potomac Chesapeake Association of College Admission Counseling
NACAC, National Association of College Admission Counseling
Coaching Experience
Youth Sports
Catonsville Cobra Soccer (2009 Girls), 2015-2022
Howard County Field Hockey, 2022-2023
Catonsville Recreation Basketball, 2015-2021
Catonsville Ville Lacrosse, 2021-2023
High School
Women's Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Catonsville High, 2001-2007
Women's JV Soccer Coach, Catonsville High, 2004-2007
Women's JV Volleyball Coach, Catonsville High, 2001-2004
Women's Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Towson High, 1997-2000
Asst Varsity Volleyball Coach, Towson High, 1998-2000
Education
1998-2000
Masters of School Counseling
Loyola University Maryland
1992-1996
BA Psychology
Lehigh University
While attending Lehigh University, Jill was part of the Women's Lacrosse Team and helped guide her team to a national ranking during during her junior and senior year. She captained the team during her senior season and was inducted into the Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001.