Over the past 30 years, Laible has dedicated herself as a college counselor to helping students gain admission to prestigious schools like Stanford, Harvard and Northwestern. Driven by a passion to inspire students to be the best version of themselves, she brings that same devotion to Trinity’s students. Here, she will help them find direction as they move into the next chapter of their lives.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Laible moved to Florida in September 2024. However, long before that move took place, she already had her sights set on working at Trinity.
Laible’s thought process in choosing a school was underpinned by her belief that it would provide the most supportive environment for her to succeed in. She thrives off of a student body that has direction, passion and focus in their academic world, and that is what made Trinity stick out to her.
“I’m motivated by students who are driven to be their best in whatever field,” Laible said. “That’s what Trinity students represent.”
Starting out of high school, Laible had a strong upbringing that led her to become a college counselor. She loved teaching students the long-term skills crucial to being not only a scholar who enjoys learning about new subjects, but one who perceives the world through a critical lens.
“Since I was very advanced in math and science in high school, I enjoyed teaching others how to love those subjects too, even if he or she didn’t want to major in a STEM field,” Laible said. “I still thought that those life skills of learning, how to think about a new topic and being a lifelong learner were critical. So, my subject tutoring turned into test prep, and then college and graduate school application and interview coaching, and the rest is history.”
Over her decades in college counseling, Laible has adapted to the evolving admissions landscape. She continuously innovates her approach to meet the challenges of a process that has shifted dramatically since the beginning of her career.
“From paper applications to SAT subject tests, the measure to evaluate students has changed, as has my approach,” Laible said. “Instead of students prioritizing test scores now, especially after COVID-19, where many places were test-optional, I coach students to be more fully engaged as a whole, in extracurriculars that show their interests and passions. Those activities should be supported by their academics and should result in excellent grades and test scores. But the extracurriculars are vital.”
Laible has come to Trinity mission-aligned. She has not only identified one of the biggest problems in today’s generation of applicants, but plans to address the root cause at Trinity, an environment conducive to competitiveness and academic rigor.
“One of the biggest challenges students face is comparison,” Laible said. “God didn’t make two you’s, just one. Be you and no one else. I plan on helping every student in my office be his or her best.”
For students who are struggling to decide what they want to pursue in college, Laible leaves pertinent guidance.
“My advice is to go to a college or university that has a variety of options to explore in your initial prerequisite requirements,” Liable said. “You are sure to find something to inspire and interest you.”
Laible hopes to leave behind a legacy that not only encompasses academic greatness, but one that allows students to discover and pursue their passions in whatever field that may be.
“The legacy I hope to continue at Trinity is academic excellence, extracurricular engagement and athletic participation,” Laible said. “I hope that the Class of 2026 continues to chase their dreams to infinity and beyond!”
