M. Ann Goode

M. Ann Goode has a M.Ed. from Auburn University (AL) in Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. from Incarnate Word College (TX) in Psychology. She previously worked as a clinical and public health dental hygienist in Tennessee and Texas before her career change.

Ann has been a high school counselor for twenty-six years (MCPS) and she has had a private practice for three years that focuses on college and career planning for students grades 7-12. Some of her consultation services include assistance with high school transition and academic management, college planning and postsecondary options, career awareness and planning, strategies that enhance academic success, suggestions for scholarship searches and summer enrichment programs, college recommendations for students with learning disabilities and ADD, and preparation for postsecondary admission requirements.

Ann's passion for assisting students with college and career goals has extended to speaking at teen and adult community forums, presenting professional development seminars at conferences, making guest appearances on radio and television programs, contributing to professional and family newsletters and magazines, and serving as a consultant to the College Board and Columbia University.