Lisa Kraft
Independent educational consultant for college and K-12 planning in San Mateo
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; California credentialed and licensed counselor/consultant |
| Practice | Buckley Education |
Lisa Kraft is an independent educational consultant at Buckley Education in San Mateo, California. She guides students and parents through college planning and K-12 school choice. Before private practice, she worked at the San Mateo County Office of Education, the San Mateo Union High School District and the Palo Alto Unified School District. She began her career at a public relations firm. She is a credentialed and licensed counselor and consultant.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps families find the best fit school setting for each student. Her work covers college planning, K-12 planning and student relocation.
- Choosing the best fit college for a student
- Building an individual college plan
- Making sure the student's voice comes through in each application
- Finding the right K-12 school setting
- Planning a family move alongside a child's schooling
- Setting academic and personal benchmarks
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students and their parents. Her clients attend a wide range of schools and have a wide range of personalities. The firm does not take families who only want a name brand school for the sake of the name.
Background and qualifications
Lisa began her career at a public relations firm. She then moved into education at the San Mateo County Office of Education. Later she worked at the San Mateo Union High School District and then the Palo Alto Unified School District. She then entered private practice as a credentialed and licensed counselor and consultant. She is a professional member of IECA. Her firm, Buckley Education, has staff with over 50 years of combined work in education, across public and private schools.
Lisa Kraft pricing
Programs and services
- College planning
- K-12 educational planning
- Student relocation planning
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The CoachVouch take
Combines K-12 school planning with family relocation planning in one service.
Best for families who want the right fit school for their child, not a school picked for its name.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Kraft charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Kraft help with?
Lisa Kraft helps with choosing the best fit college for a student, building an individual college plan, making sure the student's voice comes through in each application and finding the right K-12 school setting.
Is Lisa Kraft certified?
Lisa Kraft lists: IECA Professional member; California credentialed and licensed counselor/consultant.
Does Lisa Kraft help families who are moving?
Yes. Buckley Education plans the family's relocation and the child's school plan together.
Does Lisa Kraft help with K-12 school choice as well as college?
Yes. Her services cover college planning and K-12 educational planning.
How do I contact Lisa Kraft?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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