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Kory Lowe, M.Ed
College counselor, Wicomico High School, Maryland
Kory Lowe has served as a school counselor at his alma mater, Wicomico High School, since 2020 and currently serves as the department chair. He represents the counseling department on both the instructional support and instructional leadership teams and is an ASCA Specialist in School Counseling Leadership and College Admissions. Passionate about helping students navigate the college admissions process, Lowe also serves in the role of college counselor at Wicomico High School and is the head coach of the varsity soccer team. He enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and dog.
Serina Trevino
School counselor, ASU Prep Academy
Serina Trevino has been a dedicated member of the ASU Prep community since January 2021. She began her career with the organization as a special education learning facilitator, supporting students with diverse learning needs. Her passion for student growth led her to the role of learning success coach, and she now serves as the academic counselor. In this role, Trevino is committed to guiding students through their academic journey and preparing them for postsecondary success. While working at ASU Prep, she earned her master’s in psychology from Arizona State University. Her capstone project focused on first-generation college students and their pathways to higher education, an area that resonates deeply with her own experiences. Her research, combined with her personal background, has fueled her drive to create meaningful college and career pathways for all students. Trevino’s work reflects her belief in the power of education to transform lives. She has recently been admitted to the ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College as part of the EdD, Leadership and Innovation program.
Tara White
Director of college and career readiness, New Prairie United School Corporation, Indiana
Tara White serves as the director of college and career readiness for the New Prairie United School Corporation, bringing nearly three decades of diverse educational leadership and instructional expertise to the role. An accomplished educator and administrator, White began her career in the classroom, spending 10 years as a high school journalism and language arts teacher before dedicating another decade to serving as a school and district librarian. Most recently, she spent six years as the director of literacy for Elkhart Community Schools. In this executive capacity, she strategically managed comprehensive K–12 literacy initiatives and oversaw the programming and operations for the district’s 20 libraries. Recognized for her expertise on a broader scale, White is a seasoned national presenter and has held numerous leadership positions within prominent state and national educational organizations. Outside of her professional endeavors, she has been happily married to her husband, Paul, for 31 years. Together, they are the proud parents of three children and share their home with two cats.
Facilitator: Lisa Sommer King
Senior director, ACT’s American College Application Campaign
Lisa Sommer King has worked for the American College Application Campaign since 2016 as senior communications specialist and was named director in 2020. Before joining the Campaign, King served local, state, and national nonprofits and education institutions through her communications consultancy, Lisa King Consulting. Some of the clients included the Michigan College Access Network, the National College Attainment Network, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, and Michigan AfterSchool Association. King holds a bachelor’s degree in integrative public relations and public affairs from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in strategic communication from Michigan State University. She resides in East Lansing, Michigan, with her three sons, two cats, and a dog.