The Bear Creek School Hosts How to Plan (not Panic) for College

REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 16, 2019 - PRLog -- The college selection process can be intimidating, confusing, and downright scary. Parents and students are invited to spend an evening at The Bear Creek School learning practical strategies for every step of the college journey.

Bear Creek is excited to host Tools for Success: How to Plan (not Panic) for College on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Bear Creek's Upper School (8525 208th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for coffee and refreshments, and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.

Dean of College and Academic Advising Colleen Murray will begin by demystifying college admissions. Colleen has an extensive background in college and academic advising having served more than two decades in education. She holds a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in counseling from San Diego State University, where she also earned a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Then English Department Chair Kenny Norris will discuss how to master the college essay. Kenny joined the Bear Creek English faculty in 2006 and was honored in 2017 by Stanford University's Teacher Tribute program. Finally, Drew Armstrong, humanities teacher, will end with a discussion about the interpersonal skills every college student needs to master. After completing two master's degrees, Drew turned to teaching, and if given the chance, he will talk your ear off about theology, philosophy, and college football.

This seminar is free and open to the public. Register online at https://www.tbcs.org/success.

Tools for Success is a seminar series at which Bear Creek faculty will speak on a variety of parenting and academic topics. These sessions focus on subjects ranging from preschool to college planning.

About The Bear Creek School

Founded in 1988, in Redmond, Washington, The Bear Creek School provides a challenging academic curriculum taught from a Christian worldview. Our graduates qualify for acceptance into the finest colleges and universities, and are prepared to engage the world with wisdom, compassion, and courage.

Celebrating over 30 years and recognized as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, Bear Creek serves students from the greater Eastside and is housed on two campuses. Redmond Campus on Union Hill serves kindergarten to grade 12 students. Valley Campus, also in Redmond, serves preschool students. The Bear Creek School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and Cognia (formerly AdvancED).