Academics

MEET OUR COUNSELOR

Mrs. Julianne Lewis, Park's Director of College and Life Counseling, holds a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Services and Early Childhood Development from the University at Buffalo. Her scope of work spans the ages of 3 to 18 as Park is the only co-ed PreK through Grade 12 independent school in Western New York. She handles the social emotional needs of young children, pre-teens, and early and late adolescents. Mrs. Lewis navigates these developmental epochs every school day and offers developmentally appropriate wise and empathetic support for a variety of issues. Mrs. Lewis also directs Park’s college counseling services guiding the school’s students in Grades 9-12 through the college and financial aid application processes. 

Mrs. Lewis was also awarded New York State School Counselor of the Year in 2023 by the New York State School Counselor Association and was awarded American School Counselor Association New York State School Counselor of the Year for 2024! 

In 2024, her class of 20 Seniors were admitted to over 90 different colleges and universities and garnered over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships.

If you have any questions regarding PreK - Grade 12 counseling or the college application process here at Park, please reach out to Director of College and Life Counseling, Julianne Lewis, at jlewis@theparkschool.org.

hear from our students

"Park and Mrs. Lewis played a crucial role in assisting me and numerous other kids in navigating the difficult college selection process. Their advice for me extended beyond academics; they recognized my love for basketball and assisted me in finding universities that were a perfect fit for me intellectually and athletically. They made sure I was ready for success on the court and in the classroom by putting me in touch with the appropriate coaches and offering priceless guidance on juggling sports and academics. They helped me develop into the person I needed to be in order to thrive in college and beyond, and their support didn't end with the application process." - Chase W. '23, Keuka College

"The journey from high school to college can be long and confusing. I had many questions about the college process and thankfully they did not go unanswered because I had an outstanding team of faculty members by my side to guide me every step of the way. Our college counselor at Park, Mrs. Lewis, was always there to help me through the entire process. She would encourage me to get everything done ahead of time, which saved me from the stress of trying to finish everything last minute. She continuously pushed me to do my best and to work towards my goals, even when they seemed unreachable. I am so thankful for Mrs. Lewis, and everyone else at Park who supported me throughout my high school journey. Thanks to all of them, I have built the skills of time management, perseverance and critical thinking which is shaping me into a successful college student!" - Shamara N. '24, Cornell University