College Counseling

List of 6 members.

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  Mrs. Claudia Jolivert 

  Director of College Counseling

  305-460-8903

  cjolivert@ransomeverglades.org

  Bio

  Claudia Jolivert rejoined Ransom Everglades the summer of 2018 as Director of College Counseling. Mrs. Jolivert served as senior associate director of college counseling at Palmer Trinity for two years after an eight-year tenure at RE. Prior to her time at Ransom Everglades, she worked in admissions at Georgetown University. While at Palmer Trinity, Mrs. Jolivert was named board chair-elect of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools. She was also elected to the board of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling; appointed to Lynn University’s Advisory Council; and selected for the annual summer summit of the Deans and Directors of the Southern Consortium of Colleges and Universities. Mrs. Jolivert earned her bachelor’s in business administration at Georgetown University and master’s in international affairs at Columbia University. She has served as assistant director of admissions at St. Andrew’s School in Boca Raton.
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  Mr. Daniel Danny Barr 

  Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

  305-460-8933

  dbarr@ransomeverglades.org

  Bio

  Daniel P. Barr comes to Ransom Everglades with more than a decade of experience leading college admission and high school college counseling offices. He has helped direct the admissions offices at the University of Massachusetts and University of Delaware, and served as the Director of College Counseling at the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy in Rockville, Md., and Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsboro, Mass. Mr. Barr attended The Rivers School in Weston, Mass., and earned his BA from the University of Delaware and MEd from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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  Ms. Blair E Betts 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  305-460-8829

  bbetts@ransomeverglades.org

  Bio

  Blair Elizabeth Betts joined the Ransom Everglades college counseling office in July, 2016, after serving in Beijing, China, as a college counselor for Due West Education, which supports and assists Chinese students applying to American colleges and universities. She previously worked as an academic advisor at Florida International University and assistant director of admissions at the University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh and Fenwick High in Oak Park, Ill. Ms. Betts, a graduate of Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, received her BA in International Studies at California University of Pennsylvania and her MEd from the University of Pittsburgh.
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  Mr. Roger Caron 

  Coordinator of Student-Athlete College Recruitment, History & Social Sciences Teacher, Coach

  305-460-8235

  rcaron@ransomeverglades.org

  Bio

  Roger Caron joined the college counseling office in July, 2017, in the new position of Coordinator of Student Athlete College Recruitment. He also teaches World Civilizations as a member of the History and Social Sciences Department at the Upper School, and is part of the athletics coaching staff. A Harvard graduate and former offensive lineman for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Caron coached the Pomona-Pitzer football team for more than two decades, earning Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2016. Before his run at Pomona, he served as an assistant coach at Williams College, helping the team to a 45-9-2 record in seven years, including a 23-game win streak (1988-1991). Mr. Caron co-founded and co-directed the Pomona College Wellness Program, and gained independent school experience during a leave of absence from Pomona during which he taught history and coached at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. Mr. Caron earned his AB in European History at Harvard, and MEd from North Adams State College. He was inducted into the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2002, and continues to hold the rank of Professor of Physical Education Emeritus at Pomona.
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  Dr. Lourdes Cowgill 

  Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

  305-460-4356

  LCowgill@ransomeverglades.org

  Bio

  Lourdes Cowgill served as president of Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton from 1995-2010. She started her career in independent education as teacher of Latin and Spanish language and literature. She also has extensive experience in college counseling at Pine Crest and Independent College Counselors. Dr. Cowgill held national board positions in the National Association of Independent schools (NAIS), National Merit Corporation (NMSQT) Advisory Council, and the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). In addition, she has worked as member and chair of the Spanish Subject Test writing committee and as presenter in AP Spanish workshops. At RE, Dr. Cowgill will work as college counselor and consultant. She earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude at Barry College and her master’s and doctorate at Bryan Mawr College.
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  Ms. Haydee Santiago 

  Administrative Assistant for College Counseling, Registrar

  305-460-8844

  hsantiago@ransomeverglades.org