List of 4 members.

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  Ms. Michele Kay 

  Coordinator of Student Enrichment; School Counselor

  (440) 473-8000 x3009

  kaym@gilmour.org

  Bio

  Like a senior investigating colleges, Michele knew the moment she stepped on the Gilmour campus that Gilmour would become her new home. Having spent her first educational career in one academic environment, she was ready for a change. She was looking for an educational community that truly worked with students to identify who they are, what they want to become and how they will reach their destinations. She was looking for a setting that was deeply committed to social justice and to educating “the mind and the heart.” She found her match.

   

  Michele’s tenure has given her the wisdom to understand academic as well as social/emotional needs, and to encourage students to attain their individual potential and their natural curiosity. She is energized by her students and works with them to develop a passion for lifelong learning, to think outside the box and to promote social conscience. But, most importantly, she wants them to live every day to the fullest and to embrace the gift of life.

   

  Michele is a wellness-a-holic. She maintains a healthy lifestyle, works out daily and practices yoga. She is also a travel enthusiast. Whether she is hiking base camp at Mount Everest, the hills of Mont Blanc or the Colorado Rockies, or following her commitment to global understanding by visiting continents across the world, she cherishes each and every day.
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  Mr. James Kazel Jr.  

  School Counselor, MS; Head Coach - Varsity Boys Tennis; Assistant Head Coach - Varsity Girls Tennis

  (440) 473-8000 x3007

  kazelj@gilmour.org

  Bio

  Jamie’s Gilmour journey began in the fall of 2000, when he was hired as a residence hall proctor. He embraced responsibilities such as head varsity men’s lacrosse coach and director of the student service program. After earning his master’s degree in school counseling from John Carroll University, he shifted his focus and responsibility to high school counseling and academic advising. Jamie now coaches both boys and girls tennis, is the voice for many of Gilmour’s home athletic competitions, and leads international curriculum-based trips for students during the summer months.

   

  Gilmour has helped Jamie understand the significance of each position, past and present, and the impact it has on people’s lives. As a counselor, Jamie has realized the importance of guidance. As a coach, he has come to appreciate the power of inspiration. And as an advisor, he has learned the significance of a mentor.

   

  What Jamie admires most about Gilmour is its community of resilient, driven, faith-centered people. He learned from the Brothers of Holy Cross that if we live each day passionately, knowing we can make a difference, then it is likely that we won’t worry about the past nor lose sleep thinking about what tomorrow entails. The present is where life is lived.

   

  Jamie celebrates life each day with his wife, Regan, who is also in education, their son, James, and their black lab, Buckeye!
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  Mrs. Meagan (Urban) Fowler 

  Director, Student Support Services

  (440) 473-8000 x5002

  fowlerm@gilmour.org

  Bio

  Meg is a proud member of the Lancer family and feels blessed to assist students and families from the Montessori Toddler program through Grade 12 as the Director of Student Support Services. She also has the privilege of being the Middle School counselor and working closely with an amazing group of students.

   

  As a graduate of Gilmour’s Class of 2006, Meg has kept the mission of having “the competence to see and the courage to act” close to her heart throughout her educational journey. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Ohio University and a master’s and specialist degree in school psychology at Kent State University. Meg returned to Gilmour in the fall of 2013 and has been committed to enhancing the supports and care that all students need as they develop academically, emotionally and spiritually.

   

  Meg shares her love of GA with her husband, Jay ’00, who teaches at the Lower School and serves as its assistant director. Together they have a young son, James, who continues to remind them of the joys and uncertainty that parenthood brings. They also have a nine-year-old puggle, Kaya.

   

  Meg loves her job for many reasons, but most of all she enjoys getting to work with students every day. She hopes that she has the opportunity to help each student in some capacity so that they have the same positive student experience that she did!
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  Ms. Samantha Johnson 

  Director of Upper School Counseling; Assistant Coach-Varsity Girls Lacrosse

  (440) 473-8000 x3008

  johnsons@gilmour.org

  Bio

  Sammy Johnson’s Lancer roots date back to 2005 when she started her freshman year of high school at Gilmour. After graduating in 2009, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in family studies at Miami University of Ohio and continued her education at Cleveland State University, where she earned her master’s in school counseling. Sammy returned to Gilmour in 2015 as a member of the counseling department.

   

  Sammy is honored to be back at her alma mater. Her role as a school counselor has been rewarding as she loves working with students, teachers, the administrative team and parents, all of whom are vested in educational success. She encourages all students to strive to achieve their goals, and believes there’s no better place to achieve those than at GA! Sammy considers the opportunity to work at Gilmour one of the greatest joys in her life.

   

  When not working, Sammy enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, traveling around the world and watching Cleveland sports teams. She loves to laugh, craft, cook and try new things. She looks at each day as a new opportunity! Roll Tribe and go Lancers!