In this episode, we discuss some of the myths surrounding the college application process, ways that young people can prepare themselves, and the confusions surrounding the college process during the pandemic. Our guest, Susie Solomon, comes to us with experience in college admission and college counseling. Currently, she serves as the director of college counseling at Pacific Bay Christian School. 

Our guest’s bio:

Susan Solomon had about 20 years of experience, serving as Assistant Director of Admission for Boston University for the West Coast region and Notre Dame de Namur University. After working in college admissions, Susan switched sides of the desk and joined Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto as the Director of College Counseling. She has counseled hundreds of students and their families through the college search and application journey--laughing, crying, and celebrating with them! Currently, in addition to her private consulting practice (https://solomoncollegecounseling.com), she also serves as the Director of College Counseling at Pacific Bay Christian School where she brings smile and joy to our students every day.  

Learn more about Pacific Bay Christian School (aka "PacBay") at www.pacbay.org.

In this episode, we will continue our conversation with Drs. Cyndi and James Telander on the social and emotional health of our young people during the pandemic. We explore our roles as supporting adults in young people's lives so that they can experience resilience now and be optimistic and hopeful in these fast-changing and chaotic times. 

Part I of this conversation aired on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Our guests' bios:
Dr. Cynthia Telander: In addition to her current private clinical practice, Dr. Cynthia Telander has served as an adjunct professor of Psychology at Biola University, with expertise in psychology and neuroscience.  Currently, she teaches AP Psychology at PacBay and also provides learning assessments.  

Dr. James Telander: Recently retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Dr. James Telander spent 17 of the past 25 years working with adolescents in the juvenile justice system.  He enjoys working with teens and has extensive expertise in forensic issues and in suicide assessment and prevention. Currently, he directs the social emotional learning and counseling program at PacBay.

Learn more about Pacific Bay Christian School (aka "PacBay") at www.pacbay.org.

In this episode, we explore ways to support the social and emotional health of our young people during the pandemic. Our guests are Dr. Cyndi Telander and Dr. James Telander. This dynamic duo came to our school, PacBay, with distinguished careers as practicing psychologists and teaching professors. We are so fortunate to have them on our faculty team both in teaching and directing our social emotional learning program at the school.

Part II of this conversation will air on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Our guests' bios:
Dr. Cynthia Telander: In addition to her current private clinical practice, Dr. Cynthia Telander has served as an adjunct professor of Psychology at Biola University, with expertise in psychology and neuroscience.  Currently, she teaches AP Psychology at PacBay and also provides learning assessments.  

Dr. James Telander: Recently retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Dr. James Telander spent 17 of the past 25 years working with adolescents in the juvenile justice system.  He enjoys working with teens and has extensive expertise in forensic issues and in suicide assessment and prevention. Currently, he directs the social emotional learning and counseling program at PacBay.

Learn more about Pacific Bay Christian School (aka "PacBay") at www.pacbay.org.