About Me!

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Lindsey Saarie

Founder and CEO of Creative College Solutions | IEC

Lindsey is an independent educational consultant with 10+ years of experience in education. 

She earned a BFA in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Directing from The Boston Conservatory. She returned to Seattle to begin a career on stage, while also teaching and coaching for companies like Village Theatre, Broadway Bound and Studio East! In 2014, she received an MA in Education from Pacific Lutheran University with endorsements in English and Theatre and started working at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA. 

While at Lincoln, she taught in the English and Theatre classroom and produced plays and musicals with students. Under her leadership, the program grew, made connections with artists across the country, and was recognized by the 5th Avenue High School Musical Awards. She also helped guide several cohorts of students, many of them undocumented and first-generation, through the college admissions and financial aid processes. While at Lincoln, she completed a certification in College and Career Counseling with UCLA.

During the pandemic, Lindsey moved to BEAUTIFUL San Juan Island, where she lives with her wonderful husband and two children. She consults remotely with students while also serving as Drama Coach for Friday Harbor High School and Middle School.

Lindsey is a counselor/consultant to students and families all over Washington State. In order to stay current with all college admissions related information, she maintains memberships to HECA, PNACAC, and SACC.

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