Christine loves working with teenagers and considers herself their fairy godmother and biggest cheerleader. Her mission? Helping students stop chasing the “perfect” path, unlock a world of opportunities, and build a future that excites them.

As the founder of Briteguide, Christine coaches students to develop self-awareness, define their values, and confidently explore opportunities and universities worldwide. Before this, she was a school-based counselor for 18 years at international and U.S. schools, including the International School of Prague, Lycée Français de Chicago, and Taft High School, Chicago. She also trained counselors globally through IB workshops in the U.S., Italy, Dubai, Costa Rica, and Japan.

She holds a BA in Psychology from DePaul University and MA in Counseling from Concordia University, is a trained coach, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Christine currently lives in Prague and works with students around the world.

Advice: It doesn't have to be 4 perfect years, you can change at any point and that is okay and might be the best decision for you. Also, find helpful people!