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High School Counseling

HS Counselor Patrick Love

HS and College Counselor Patrick Love

Welcome! I’m Patrick Love, and I am proud to serve as the 10th and 12th-grade counselor at WBAIS. I bring with me a wealth of experience from working at international schools across Bulgaria, China, and the Philippines, and am thrilled to now be part of this dynamic and diverse community in Israel. With that, I am eager to contribute and connect within this community for years to come. 

Supporting teenagers as they navigate high school is my passion. I am dedicated to guiding students through thoughtful reflection on their choices, goals, and future aspirations, all while encouraging them to make the most of their high school journey. This period is a unique opportunity for students to explore, discover, and cultivate their interests and passions, and I am committed to being there every step of the way.

I hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling from City University in Seattle, WA. With a deep commitment to this profession, I have presented at numerous major international school counseling conferences, such as the International Association of College Admissions Counselors, East Asia Regional Council of Schools Leadership Conference, International School Counselors Association, among others. My focus areas include fostering engaged, lifelong learners and empowering young adults to build and sustain their own well-being. Additionally, I leverage big-data strategies to better understand my students and enhance their educational experiences.

I warmly invite students and parents alike to stop by my office. Together, we can work to ensure your high school years are meaningful and pave the way for an exciting and fulfilling future.

 

HS Counselor Kimberly Eggleston

My name is Kimberly Eggleston, and I am excited to serve as High School Counselor at AIS. With over 20 years of experience in counseling and education, I am dedicated to helping students thrive during adolescence. While I have worked with students from kindergarten to university, my favorite age group is teenagers—they are exploring big questions, forming their identity, building relationships, and shaping their future, all with genuine passion. It’s a privilege to guide them through this transformative time.

I hold a BA in English and Education from William Jewell College and an MEd in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling from Wake Forest University. My career has taken me from my home state of Colorado to Bangladesh, China, Korea, and now Israel. As an active member of the International School Counseling Association (ISCA) and the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), I stay engaged with best practices to better serve students. I am deeply attuned to the unique challenges Third Culture Kids (TCKs) face as they navigate constant transitions in international schools and am dedicated to helping all students adapt and thrive. Supporting students through the university search and application process is another area where I am passionate about making a meaningful impact.

I invite students and families to reach out and connect. High school is an exciting time to explore passions, set goals, and prepare for the future, and I am honored to walk alongside students during this journey. With dedication and care, I strive to help every student thrive and build a meaningful foundation for success in school, university, and beyond.

HS Program

The High School counselors serve as advocates for and support students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development, and assist with exploring post-secondary opportunities. The WBAIS High School counseling team consists of 2 counselors for Grades 9 to 12 and one administrative assistant. Counselors focus on academic and university counseling in addition to supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. Counselors work in partnership with families, faculty, administration, and outside resources in support of students achieving their goals.

Counselors do the following:

Academic Counseling

  • Individual student academic program planning
  • Advocating for students
  • Schedule classes and advise on course selection
  • Mediate between students, teachers and parents
  • Analyze data from student achievement, student surveys and various assessments
  • Refer students for student support services
     

Well-being/Personal/Social Development Counseling

  • Providing individual and small group counseling services to students
  • Help the principals identify and resolve student issues
  • Crisis response
  • Refer students for outside services
  • Monitor student behavioral interventions
  • Help design advisory sessions on pertinent issues
     

General/Other Counseling

  • Review admissions files and make recommendations regarding academic fit and planning
  • Assist students with transitions into and out of the school parent and student meetings for post secondary planning
     

Post Secondary

  • Organize parent and student meetings for college/university planning
  • Coordinate college admissions visits to campus
  • Facilitate the SAT testing
  • Interpret the standardized test scores with students and parents
  • Support students through the college application process
  • Support students with post secondary planning not including university such a gap years, military service, employment

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about any of this or if you would just like to find information and you do not know where to start, please get in touch and we can figure out things together.