Admission Office

List of 7 members.

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  Courtney Burger 

  Director of Admission

  713-850-0222 Ext. 229

  Bio

  Courtney is a graduate of an independent school, St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, TN, and has worked in independent schools since 2001. She received her BA from Colorado College in 1997, and following a brief stint on Wall Street, she joined the Alumni and Development Office at Collegiate School in Manhattan in 2001. She worked for Collegiate for 10 years serving as the Director of Development before relocating to Houston, TX with her husband and three kids. She joined the St. John's Advancement Office as Director of Alumni and Communications in 2012 and became the Director of Admission in 2014. Courtney serves as an advisor in addition to her responsibilities in the Admission Office. She is also a parent of three SJS lifers. She feels fortunate to be a part of the SJS community and enjoys sharing her love of SJS with prospective families.
  
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  Nicole Vlasek 

  Senior Associate Director of Admission, Upper School Mathematics

  713-850-4015

  Bio

  Nikki has over 35 years of experience working in education. After earning her B.S. from Texas A&M in 1990, she worked in the public school system for 7 years before making her way to St. John’s in 1997. During her time at St. John’s, her range of experience has included teaching mathematics in the Middle and Upper School, sponsoring student clubs, and coaching volleyball in the Upper School. She began working in the Admission Office in 2001, and while she still teaches two classes in the Upper School and is an advisor, she interviews and counsels families through the process, oversees ISEE testing for applicants grades 5 through 11, and works with families who are applying from out of state or country.
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  Tahra Peterson 

  Associate Director of Admission

  713-850-0222 Ext. 319

  Bio

  Tahra brings nearly 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she relocated to Houston and served as Associate Director for a nonprofit supporting children with life-threatening illnesses. In 2010, she began working in Houston’s Independent Schools, initially in development before transitioning to admissions. Tahra joined the Admission Team at St. John’s School in 2014 and currently serves as an Upper School advisor. As a parent of two St. John’s students, she deeply understands the importance of finding the right school fit for each child. Tahra is passionate about connecting with prospective students and their families and enjoys sharing what makes St. John’s such a special place. 
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  D'Hania Hunt 

  Director of Community Engagement, Associate Director of Admission, Upper School Mathematics, Head Cheer Coach

  713-850-0222 Ext. 314

  Bio

  D’Hania has been associated with St. John’s since her brothers entered in 1995.  She joins the Admissions Team after a 23-year career in the United States Army. She brings multifaceted life experiences as a retired Lieutenant Colonel, from overseas deployments to Korea and Iraq to working in the Department of Admissions and Department of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy. D’Hania earned a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. In addition to Admissions, D’Hania is involved with the everyday life at St. John’s working as the Director of Community Engagement, an Upper School math teacher, and an Upper School advisor. She understands the academic, physical, social, and spiritual rigors necessary for success and believes St. John’s offers an excellent foundation for becoming a well-rounded global citizen.
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  Jeremy Johnson 

  Associate Director of Admission & College Counseling

  713-850-0222 Ext. 311

  Bio

  Jeremy joined the St. John's community in 2016 bringing with him extensive experience in college admissions and counseling. Jeremy began his career in admissions at Trinity University and later served as Director of College Placement at TMI Episcopal, both in San Antonio. In 2022, Jeremy joined the Admission Team at St. John’s. With over 20 years of experience in college and independent school admissions, Jeremy values the importance of finding the right fit at every stage. As an Upper School Advisor and veteran chaperone for Class 6 and 8 trips, he has seen firsthand how St. John's nurtures student growth and a love of learning—on campus, in the Texas Hill Country, or camping under the stars in Utah.
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  Jennifer Bowen 

  Admission Administrative Assistant

  713-850-0222 Ext. 317

  Bio

  Jennifer is more than familiar with the traditions and community of St. John’s as her family has a long history of graduates. Jennifer is a U.T. graduate with a degree in finance. Prior to coming on board at SJS, she focused her time not only volunteering as a St. John’s parent but also chairing the River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail, Zoo Ball, Theta Charity Antiques Show, serving on the Junior League executive committee, Friends of Fondren board, ROCC Women’s board and St. John’s the Divine associate vestry. Jennifer says the best part of her job is getting to share the positive experience her family had at St. John’s, serving as a resource for students and parents in terms of what to expect, and answering the many questions families have when considering St. John’s.
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  MeeMee Lee 

  Admission Database Coordinator

  713-850-0222 Ext. 442

  Bio

  MeeMee holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of California at Riverside and brings over 10 years of experience working in education. While at Lanier Middle School, she was in charge of the student information system and assisted students in applying to independent high schools. Prior to joining the St. John's Admission Office, MeeMee served as the Upper School Registrar at The Kinkaid School. As the proud parent of an SJS alum, MeeMee is passionate about helping families navigate the application process.