Counseling
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6
Crean Lutheran Counselors seek to shepherd students through high school, prepare students for college, and ultimately trust in the Lord's plan over their lives. Over four years, students will invest time, talent, and energy painting a self-portrait which represents not only their academic standing, but also, and more importantly, their character, leadership, and volunteerism. The mission of Crean Lutheran High School is Proclaiming Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education, and within the context of that mission, our counselors challenge students to meet their potential and enter college and the workplace as capable individuals who represent and glorify Christ in whatever they pursue!
Four Year College Planning
College Counseling
Crean Lutheran offers a comprehensive counseling program in which counselors are devoted to helping students identify their academic and extra-curricular passion(s) as well as their God-given strengths so that students are well angled applicants in their collegiate endeavors. Our counselors provide an individually tailored approach to each student through specialized four-year planning services. Specifically, we provide a Freshman Counselor whose expertise is geared towards the unique needs of a 9th grader; transitioning to high school successfully, navigating a rigorous schedule and getting connected to campus life. Our other counselors transition students to focus on and prepare for standardized testing (SAT/ACT), college planning via Naviance Student, course selection, campus involvement and commitment to the community and church.
OUR COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE
Crean Lutheran's counselor to student ratio is 155:1 compared to the California state ratio of 601:1.
Class of 2021
74
seniors are active members of the National Honor Society
198
seniors went to a four-year college
62
seniors went to a Christian University
1
senior accepted an ROTC appointment to the US Army
94%
went on to attend a college or university
$35k
average scholarship award per student
27%
went to US News top-50 school
174
seniors are lifetime members of the California Scholarship Federation
233
graduates
Meet the Counseling Staff
Our six counselors are active members of both the National Association of College Admission Counselors as well as the American School Counseling Association. The counseling staff is trained to provide comprehensive counseling services that include: academic planning, personal/social support, college/career readiness, and spiritual guidance.
At Crean Lutheran we have:
6 full-time Credentialed Counselors
- 4 Counselors for grades 9-12
- 1 Learning Success Program Counselor
- 1 International Counselor
Additionally, a Campus Pastor is available for consultation and spiritual guidance.
maddie beavers - counseling & academic clerk
Contact:
maddie.beavers@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2506
Shawneece coyle - Counselor for Last Names A-D, Grades 9-12
Contact:
shawneece.coyle@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2141
bronwen estrada - registrar
Contact:
bronwen.estrada@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2410
rasha hanna - Counselor for last names s-z, grades 9-12
Contact:
rasha.hanna@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2452
stacy kemp - academic advisor
Contact:
stacy.kemp@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2505
eun chu kim - vice principal of academics
Contact:
eunchu.kim@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 4100
Sherrie Lah - Director of International Department & Counselor
Contact:
sherrie.lah@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2406
Mary Oliver - Learning Success Program Director
Contact:
mary.oliver@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2404
Kellie puls - Counselor for last names e-k, grades 9-12
Contact:
kellie.puls@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2383
Lauren Yakinian - Director of Counseling & Counselor for last names l-r, grades 9-12
Contact:
lauren.yakinian@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2409
priscillla zedaker - Counselor for learning success program
Contact:
priscilla.zedaker@creanlutheran.org
949.387.1199 ext. 2451