Founder Kara Hooper spent twelve years as the Associate Director of College Counseling at The Thacher School before founding O-Higher Ed. While working at Thacher, she also served as a dorm head, and coached girls soccer for nine years and girls lacrosse for sixteen years.

Jun 27, 2023 · Kara Hooper ‘97, center, at the Thacher School in Ojai, Calif. Hooper began her college counseling journey at Thacher and later founded O-Higher Ed, a nonprofit that offers free college preparation and advisory services to middle- and high-school students in …

Kara Hooper arrived at Thacher in 2002. She spent twelve years as the Associate Director of College Counseling at The Thacher School before founding O-Higher Ed, an organization committed to helping students of the Ojai Valley access higher education, with a focus on those who are first in their family to go to college.

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Kara Hooper embodies the passion and commitment of what it means to be an Ojai Living Treasure. Kara spent 12 years as Associate Director of College Counseling at Thacher School. She serves as the Athletic Director for the Matilija Middle School PTO and as Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 504 in Ojai.

Mar 24, 2023 · The Ojai Independence Day Committee has selected 2022 Ojai Living Treasure Kara Hooper as this year’s parade grand marshal. “I was completely surprised, overwhelmed and quite honored,” said Hooper, following the March 18 announcement at the St. Vincent de Paul Society monthly food pantry at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where Hooper is a ...

"Kara is an amazing guide and coach to help kids navigate the process of preparing and applying for college. Her experience and knowledge helps ease the angst around the process and deadlines for applications...for both kids and parents."