Lisa Rugarber

Lisa Rugarber is a highly experienced professional with over 28 years of working with Kindergarten to 12th-grade children in outdoor recreation and counseling services.

She excels in creative problem-solving, quick thinking, and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

An accomplished writer, she crafts engaging letters of recommendation that have led students to multiple Ivy League and Military Academies placements.

Her compassionate and sensitive approach shines through in conducting small group sessions on various important topics like grief, divorce, healthy relationships, bullying, and anger management.

Lisa's educational background includes a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa and a Bachelor's degree in Leisure Studies and Services, specializing in Recreation Therapy and Event Management from the University of Oregon.

She has previously served as a High School Counselor at Pennsbury School District, an Elementary School Counselor at Leary Elementary School, a Middle School Counselor for 7th graders at Pioneer Middle School, and as a Program Coordinator at Camp Adventure.

Currently, Lisa utilizes Sungard for scheduling and Naviance to facilitate the college process for students.