Meet the Team


Elizabeth Almeter, Director of College Counseling
elizabethalmeter@gfs.org

Elizabeth Almeter has worked in college counseling since 2014. Prior to her joining GFS in July 2020, she was the Director of Counseling at Calvert Hall College High School in Baltimore, MD.  She enjoys meeting and working with students and their caregivers as they navigate the next stage of their education. Mrs. Almeter loved her college experiences at Ohio University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, and at Loyola University Maryland where she earned a Master's degree in Liberal Studies. Before moving to Maryland, Mrs. Almeter worked in publishing in New York City.  

Mrs. Almeter is an active member in professional organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC), and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS). She served on Loyola University Maryland's national counselor advisory board. Elizabeth and her husband, Gary, live in Baltimore with their three children (Oliver, Vivian, and Louisa) and dogs (Dave and Mixly). Her creative outlets include needlework, cooking, gardening, and reading.
 

Janice Bogdan, Associate Director of College Counseling
janicebogdan@gfs.org

Janice Bogdan joined Garrison Forest School in August 2016 as a member of the Admission team. She made the transition to College Counseling in January 2021. Prior to working at Garrison Forest, Ms. Bogdan began her career working in college admissions in 2000, first at her alma mater, Goucher College, and most recently at Johns Hopkins University. During her 16 years working in undergraduate admissions, Ms. Bogdan conducted extensive recruitment travel, meeting talented high school students all around the globe which sparked her interest in working at an independent school. She was particularly attracted to Garrison Forest given the strength of its academic programs and strong sense of community. Ms. Bogdan is originally from Baltimore so has been familiar with Garrison Forest for a very long time and having also attended an all-girls school, loves being in an environment that focuses on developing the potential of girls and young women. She earned her B.A. in French from Goucher College in 2000 and a M.A. in Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland College Park in 2008. 

Ms. Bogdan is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC), and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS). She lives in Baltimore with her husband, Don, and daughter, Claire, as well as their dog, Sadie, and cat, Jonas. In her free time, Ms. Bogdan enjoys the performing arts, cooking, finding ways to practice her French, and traveling.
 

Kathie Krieger, College Counseling Assistant and Registrar
kathiekrieger@gfs.org

Kathie Krieger joined Garrison Forest School in 2019 and has worked in the independent school system for the past 17 years as a Head of School’s Assistant, Registrar and, most recently, Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Head here at Garrison Forest. In July of 2022, she joined the College Counseling Office as College Counseling Assistant and Registrar.

Mrs. Krieger received her Bachelor of Arts from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She lives in Baltimore with her husband, Bill and dog, Otto and enjoys visiting her two sons. Mrs. Krieger is an avid reader, but her true passion involves anything outside.  

 

Contact

Phone: (410) 559-3129
Fax: (410) 559-3108

Elizabeth Almeter
Director of College Counseling
elizabethalmeter@gfs.org

Janice Bogdan
Associate Director of College Counseling
janicebogdan@gfs.org

Kathie Krieger
College Counseling Assistant and Registrar
kathiekrieger@gfs.org