About Us
Text Box: Owner / Managing Director and working with others would be better served within the walls of the classroom. She returned to college to further her education and received a teaching credential in 2000. Kristen taught at Poway High School for four years demonstrating strong leadership skills through her development and involvement in school programs and curriculum design. Kristen founded the “Homework Club” which provides students with individual and group tutoring after school in all academic areas. She also re-invented the PHS AVID program while serving as coordinator for two years. Additionally she played a key role in the development of curriculum for second language learners. Kristen graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Later, she obtained a teaching credential in English from Cal State San Marcos. Email: solo@getcollegebound.com Director played an integral part in the leadership of programs on and off the campus through serving on the focus team that trained teachers about critical student success skills, co-facilitating Campus Beautification and acting as a writing proficiency table leader. Employment experience includes public relations work for Nissan North America and Volunteer Center for Greater Orange County where responsibilities ranged from sponsor coordination of the 1993 L.A. Watts Summer Games to facilitating major fundraising events such as A Toast from the Heart. In the educational arena, she pioneered a cross-curricular instructional model that linked English and world history and co-coordinated the A.V.I.D. (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program for two years. She received the prestigious 2003-2004 PHS Teacher of Year out of 200 faculty members and achieved the student-selected award as the 2002-2003 Poway High School Tireless Teacher. Additionally, students from Poway’s Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chose Debra as the recipient of the 2002 Crystal Apple Award. Lastly, she has been honored the last five years with a Parent Teacher Student Association’s Recognition Night award where students or teachers acknowledge one’s efforts. Debra holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University Fullerton with a major in communications/public relations and a minor in political science. She also earned a Masters of Arts in education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction. Email: surber@getcollegebound.com Consulting Team Allison Remensperger Allison earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis in environmental toxicology. During her college career, she worked for the UC Davis Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory conducting pharmacokinetic research. She also interned for the Los Angeles Police Department, Scientific Investigations Division working for the Alcohol Analysis Unit. Allison has tutored students for years in science fields. She has a passion for the biological and physical sciences and enjoys sharing it with others. She is currently employed with the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. Michael Remensperger Michael grew up in Poway and continued his education at the University of California, Davis. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He is an engineer for Stuart Engineering in San Diego. While at Davis, he tutored students. His areas of expertise include mathematics and physics.

Kristen Solo  solo@getcollegebound.com

Kristen Solo initially began her career in the field of public relations working for Turner Entertainment, and later Umbrella Entertainment group.  She planned and implemented various events that included nationwide military air shows and ESPN 2’s National Military 9-Ball Tournament.  Kristen realized her passion for writing

Debra Surber  surber@getcollegebound.com

Debra Surber, experienced in a variety of career fields, unites public relations, journalism and education to launch College Bound Consulting.  Debra has proven to be a skilled communicator, innovative instructor and knowledgeable advisor.  She worked at Poway High School for five years as an English teacher where she