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Greetings from the Guidance Department!

This is a year of change for us in two ways. Mrs. Lane retired after wholeheartedly serving 41 years at Carroll High School. She will be missed, but we are excited to welcome a new counselor and shake up the department. We have moved to 9th through 12th grade counseling. Now, instead of students changing counselors halfway through high school, they will have the same counselor for all four years. We look forward to the continuity this positive change will bring for our students.

Courtney (Limbert) Graham '97

I am the guidance counselor for students whose last names begin with letters A through G. I am starting my eighth year at Carroll and worked for three years prior as a counselor at Alter High School (It took me three years to come to my senses -- wink-wink!). In addition to my role as counselor, I am also a Dean of St. Mary’s House (Ave!) and the moderator of Harry Potter Club (where all muggles are welcome). I enjoy so many aspects of being a counselor, from aiding students in their college and career process to keeping track of graduation credit checks to offering a safe space when students are having a rough day.

Chris Pennington

I am the Director of Guidance as well as counselor for all students whose last names begin with letters P through Z. I have been a counselor for the past thirteen years with eight of them being at Carroll. My daughter is a current sophomore in college, so I have recent experience in the college process personally. The most enjoyable part of my job is working with students and families as they maneuver through the college process.

Jennifer Urbaniak

I am the guidance counselor for students whose last names begin with letters H to O. This is my first year at Carroll, and I could not imagine beginning my career as a counselor anywhere else. Prior to coming to Carroll, I served as a long-term sub for a counselor at Milford High School. I am very eager to meet all of my students, and I look forward to seeing all of the amazing things they will accomplish during their time at Carroll. My door is always open, and I encourage anyone to stop by if they need anything at all, or even just to say hello.

Bev (Amatulli) Lightner '73

I am the administrative assistant in the Guidance Department, also known as "Aunt Bev" in my Baltimore Family Room. I have worked in the Guidance Department for 17 years. The most enjoyable and rewarding part of my job is interacting with the students and watching them grow in to young adults. The 17 years I have worked in the Guidance Department has been a rewarding and sometimes challenging adventure.