College Counseling

List of 7 members.

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  Danielle Washington 

  Interim Director of College Counseling

  (713) 219-5440

  Bio

  In 2021, Danielle Washington joined the St. Agnes Academy as the Associate Director of College Counseling. In her 11 years in education, she has worked in public and charter schools in various capacities (teaching, counseling, and academic advisor), in the undergraduate advising office at University of Missouri-KC, Houston ISD’s Career & Technical Education Department, and as Founding Director of College Counseling at YES Prep Public Schools. 

   

  Mrs. Washington graduated from the University of Missouri-KC with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. She was a sprinter for the University of Missouri-KC’s Track and Field Team. Mrs. Washington holds a master's degree in education administration from the University of Missouri-KC. Mrs. She is excited to help students find the best fit for them and to make their college planning process interesting and fun.

   

  Outside of work, her favorite activity is working out and spending time with her husband, Gilbert, and their daughter, Gia. Danielle is captivated with the opportunity to inspire young women in the greater Houston area. 
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  Rob Mooring 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  (713) 219-5447

  Bio

  Rob Mooring is starting his 8th year as a College Counselor at St. Agnes.  He spent three years as a College Counselor at YES Prep Public Schools, including one year as Director of College Counseling and Alumni at YES Prep East End.  Prior to YES Prep, Rob spent three years as an admissions counselor at Pepperdine University. He and his wife Stephanie have two kids, a dog, and a bunny, all of whom they adore.
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  Zakiya Keys Nguyen 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  (713) 219-5444

  Bio

  Zakiya Keys Nguyen joined the SAA family after serving the Houston Independent School District for over 8 years. During her time at HISD, Zakiya worked as a Program Manager with EMERGE, focusing her support on high-achieving, first generation students from underrepresented backgrounds. Prior to her time with EMERGE, Zakiya has also worked in college readiness programs with Texas A&M University and Texas Southern University. 

   

  Zakiya was born in Nebraska but in 2005 she found her home in Houston. She attended Texas A&M University as a Psychology major and served as the President of a multicultural sorority, bolstering her love for diversity and cultural awareness. She is excited to continue her work supporting young women, and she finds joy in empowering students to recognize their potential and helping them reflect on how they can explore their identity and values in college.
  
  

  When she isn’t serving her students, Zakiya is spending time with her husband, Bao, their daughter, Zoe, and their three pets. She also enjoys journaling and writing fiction stories.

• Fitima Jackson 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  Bio

  Over the past twenty years, Fitima has coordinated, managed, and supported admission operations at both large public and small private institutions. She has served on two separate NACAC Ad Hoc Committees and most recently served as Deputy Director of Recruitment at Rice University. Fitima has a B.S. in chemistry from the University of California and an M.A. in public administration from the University of San Franscisco. 

   
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  Amanda Jolivet 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  Bio

  Amanda has nearly 15 years of experience on both the college and high school sides of the admissions desk. Prior to her roll at PathIvy, Amanda served as assistant director of admissions and an application review specialist for the University of Texas. Amanda earned a B.A. in communication from the University of Houston and an M.Ed. in counseling education from the University of St. Thomas. 
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  Anne Pugh 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  Bio

  Anne previously served as a senior admissions counselor at PathIvy, director of college counseling at YES Prep, and academic advisor at the University of Texas. Anne has a B.A. in applied learning and development from UT Austin and an M.A. in higher education administration and policy from Northwestern University. 

   
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  Susan Maher 

  College Counseling Administrative Assistant

  (713) 219-5441

  Bio

  Susan attended Lamar University and her daughter is a St. Agnes Academy class of 2001 graduate. As a parent, Susan served as SAA Booster Club President 2000-2001. Susan joined the St. Agnes faculty and staff team in 2005, serving as the Attendance Associate.  In 2008, she moved to College Counseling as the Administrative Assistant. Susan involvements at SAA include Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach 2005-2011, continues to serve as a Servant Leadership Advisor,  Civitas Co-Leader and has completed the Safe Listener training. In her spare her biggest joy is her three grandchildren.