OUR TEAM

LAUREN BROWN, M.ED., PPS

Lauren Brown has been an Educational Consultant with The College Blueprint since 2013. She was born and raised here in Southern California but has lived in many places around the country, including Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Northern Virginia. After meeting her husband in Washington, DC and having their two kids, Lauren returned to Southern California, where she now lives in Temecula with her family.

Lauren received her Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Business and Leadership from the University of Mary Washington, where she graduated with distinction. She then went on to earn her Certificate in Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine. And, recently, Lauren completed her Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern California.

Lauren began her career working in Corporate Business Operation, where she managed many employees, but realized her true passion was working with students and their families. Having lived on both coasts, Lauren has a passion for working with students from all over the country and enjoys helping students streamline high school and the college application process, as well as finding their “best fit” school, wherever that may be.

Lauren is an Associate Member of the prestigious Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and the American Counseling Association.

JENNA CLEMENT, M.A., P.P.S.

Jenna Clement received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a Masters of Arts in Educational Counseling along with her Pupil Personnel Services Credential from the University of Redlands. She also holds a California Administrative Credential. She has worked in Education since 2009 at both the high school and college level and spent many of those years as a High School Counselor serving families as their 504 coordinator, college entrance advisor, and helping students with any challenges they face regarding academics struggles and class choices, personal or social issues, vocational and college aspirations, mental and physical health barriers, and learning differences. Jenna is also a Comprehensive Review Application Reader for the University of California, Irvine and has read thousands of college applications and essays. She is delighted to join The College Blueprint team as an Educational Consultant and provide families with an additional layer of support during middle school and high school. There is no life circumstance too difficult to overcome or student’s personal challenges too difficult to support throughout the college admission process. Jenna is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they are raising two sons, Yukon and Holden.

JENNIFER REIDER, M.A., P.P.S

Jennifer Reider is a California native that was born in Orange County and raised in Temecula. She received her bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in Journalism and Communications. Prior to becoming a counselor, she had a variety of jobs in entertainment from working on sets for television shows to working behind the scenes marketing for The Simpsons TM. After feeling unfulfilled in her career in entertainment, she made the decision to change her career path to become an educational counselor. Jennifer went on to get her Master’s, PPS Credential and Associate Clinical Counseling degree from Azusa Pacific University to follow her passion of working with students to become the best versions of themselves. Being a first-generation college student, she understands how important it is for students to have the support and resources in choosing a school that is right for them. In her free time, Jennifer loves to spend time with her friends and family, going on bike rides, roller skating and playing with her cat, Cleo.

COURTNEY CRENSHAW, M.A., P.P.S

Courtney Crenshaw has 20 years of experience in education as a School Psychologist and School Counselor. She comes from a family of educators that greatly value the power that a degree in higher education can offer an individual for both personal growth and professional stability. As an Educational Consultant with The College Blueprint, there is no greater reward than to guide a student to find their best fit college and help identify potential career paths. Courtney has special expertise in working with students with learning differences and unique needs and designing appropriate supports for educational success. Courtney is experienced in conducting psycho-educational assessment and supporting students' educational, mental health, and behavioral needs. She can assist students with special needs in a successful transition to higher education and obtaining appropriate accommodations. Courtney graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an undergraduate degree in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Education with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling and School Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. More recently, Courtney completed the UCLA program for College Counseling. Courtney is thrilled to be a part of the College Blueprint team in order to provide individualized counseling services for students as they embark on one of the most exciting chapters of their lives. Courtney seeks to help students identify their strengths and individual pathways to achieve their college and career goals. Courtney is married and has twin boys, Kai and Kellan. She strives to stay active in her boys' sporting activities and enjoys participating in family outings including hiking, biking, and surfin.

Samantha Seligman

Samantha Seligman was born and raised in Indiana where she played college softball while attending Purdue University. After graduating with her Bachelors in Sociology with a concentration in Organizational Leadership, Samantha moved to North Carolina where she attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It was there she earned both her Masters and Educational Specialist degrees in School Counseling. Immediately following graduation, Samantha began working in the public school system serving both urban and rural populations through her time. During the summer months she spent time in the office of financial aid as a specialist at High Point University and a local community college. Recently, Samantha has transitioned to an independent school where she advises a small group of students in their college journey. While working with students, she particularly enjoys the relationship building piece where she can learn more about the students wants and needs in order to find the best fit for the next chapter of their lives. Samantha is elated to join the College Blueprint team to begin guiding families through the application process and has a knack for working with student athletes. In her free time, Samantha enjoys working out, coaching baseball and soccer as well as traveling with her husband and two boys, Jack and Hayes. 

KAREN LERNER, M.A.

Karen Lerner is a New Jersey native who is embarking on her third career. Her first was as a modern dancer, with a BA in dance from Rutgers University and an MA in dance from New York University. Besides working with Toronto Dance Theatre, she was also a member of the dance departments at both Chapman University and the University of California, Irvine. Her second career was as a teacher at The Prentice School in Santa Ana for nine years. She then became the principal of the junior/senior high school for the next twelve. Karen holds a multiple subject and administration credential from UCI, a special education credential from Chapman, and a Slingerland Training certificate from USD. As of 2022, Karen has earned several credentials from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which include an Administrative Services Credential, Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education, and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

While at Prentice, Karen also was a founding board member of the New Vista School in Laguna Hills. Karen currently holds an educational therapy certificate from the University of California, Riverside. Concurrently she has begun a private practice that focuses on educational case management. In collaboration with a referring therapist, educational lawyer or school, Karen works with the student, the parent, the school counselor, the teacher, and/or the therapist. Her primary responsibility is to keep everyone in the loop as she supports the student to successfully navigate through the curriculum; thus allowing the student to remain at school. Consequently, if a student needs to transfer to another educational institution, Karen will also aid in this process.