
Academic & Career Counseling
Welcome to BGSU Firelands!
The BGSU Firelands Office of Academic and Career Counseling is here to help you select and pursue a course of study, understand academic requirements towards graduation, connect you with resources through the BGSU Firelands community, and make plans for your education and life beyond BGSU Firelands!
Every student at BGSU Firelands is assigned an Academic Advisor or Faculty Mentor who is available to assist you throughout your path to graduation at BGSU Firelands. Please visit the links below to begin, advance, or continue your journey at BGSU Firelands.
How to Schedule an Appointment With your Advisor

Amy Barton
- Email: bartoae@bgsu.edu
- LEAN
- Business Certificates
- Engineering Technology
- Computer Networking/Cybersecurity
- Digital Content Creation
- General Business Management
- Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
- Pre-College of Business and Pre-College of Technology
College Credit Plus (on-campus/online)
- Sandusky
- Vermillion
- Margaretta
- Perkins
- Huron
- Monroeville

Jenn Buening
- Email: jpoggia@bgsu.edu
- Clark Inclusive Scholars Program
- Associate of Arts Online
- ATS-MT (BGSU Online)
- RAAM and RAAM INT
- ECE-AAS
- PRE-EIEC
College Credit Plus (on-campus/online)
- Edison
- Ehove
- Vanguard Tech Center

Krista DeBlase
- Email: deblask@bgsu.edu
- Pre-College of Health and Human Services
- Respiratory Care
- Pre-DMS
- Pre-RADT
- Nursing/FRMC
- AAHS/Pre-SOWK
College Credit Plus (on-campus/online)
- Bellevue
- Sandusky Central Catholic Schools
- St. Paul High School
- Clyde
- Fremont

Dane Johnston
- Email: danej@bgsu.edu
- Pre-College of Arts and Sciences
- BLS
- COMM 3+1
- Criminal Justice
- PSYC 3+1
- Undecided
- General Studies
College Credit Plus (on-campus/online)
- Norwalk
- Danbury
- Willard
- New London
- Homeschool
- South Central
- Firelands Christian
- Port Clinton
- Plymouth
- Seneca
- Buckey
- Lakota
- Ohio Virtual
- Townsend
- Elyria
- Indian Creek
- Tiffin
College Credit Plus (CCP)
Students in grades 7-12 are eligible to apply for College Credit Plus and may choose from a variety of college-level courses that can satisfy both high school and college requirements. Students may take classes during the summer, fall and spring semesters. If you are interested in taking dual enrollment courses at your high school please contact Sophia Jackson.
Office Staff

Deborah Carden
- Position: Senior Secretary
- Email: dcarden@bgsu.edu

Sandra Hoyles
- Position: Administrative Assistant
- Email: sjsmetz@bgsu.edu
Please contact us at
419-372-0886
Updated: 05/12/2025 02:09PM