Meet Scottsdale Prep’s College Counseling Team
Miss Monica Ware: Lead College Counselor: MWare@scottsdaleprep.org
Miss Ware is beginning her fourth year at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy and her eighth school year in the Great Hearts network. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and her Master’s degree in Psychology with an Emphasis in Higher Education and over 15 years of experience in higher education. Before joining Great Hearts, she worked in college admissions and career services, including serving as an application reader for UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. She is passionate about helping students discover pathways that are the right fit and navigate the admissions process with confidence. During the summer, she volunteers at the American Church in Paris, where she supports outreach and community engagement programs.
Ms. Kristina Hakanson: College Counselor & Interventionist: KHakanson@scottsdaleprep.org
Ms. Hakanson began teaching at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy in 2015 and since then has served in various roles such as yearbook advisor and 504 Coordinator. She is honored to join the College Counseling team in 2026. A native of Oregon, Ms. Hakanson holds a BA in English from the University of Oregon and an MFA in Writing from Pacific University. Prior to joining Scottsdale Prep, Ms. Hakanson directed her language and writing energies toward various marketing and communication roles in both the public and private sectors. She also taught writing in community colleges in Oregon and Arizona. During weekends and holidays, Ms. Hakanson can often be found hiking or mountain biking in our beautiful Sonoran Desert.
Mrs. Zoe Bellinghausen: College Counselor: ZBellinghausen@scottsdaleprep.org
Mrs. Bellinghausen began her career with Great Hearts at Archway Scottsdale, where she served as the Assistant Campus Coordinator for the Athenaeum program. She is excited to expand her career in the college counseling department at Scottsdale Prep, which she joined in 2025. Mrs. Bellinghausen has her international business degree from Washington State University and spent a year studying abroad at the University of Adelaide in Australia. She enjoys sharing her passion for education and helping students find that right fit as they start their collegiate journey. She also shares her enthusiasm for endurance sports, especially running, as the middle school cross country coach at Scottsdale Prep. Mrs. Bellinghausen is married with one daughter and has a lab puppy named Kona. In her spare time, she can be seen out riding her bike, running, swimming, or exploring the world.
