Who We Are
Jenniffer M. Kapp, M.S., LPC
Director of Guidance & Counseling
Mrs. Kapp, MS, LPC, has worked at St. Pius X since 2002, and as Director of Guidance and Counseling since 2008. In addition to her current role, Mrs. Kapp has served the SPX community as head cheerleading coach (2002-2004) and dance assistant (2002-2003). She received her Bachelor of Arts from Winthrop University (Psychology major and Dance minor) and a Master of Science degree from Georgia State University in professional counseling. Outside of school, Mrs. Kapp works as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice and teaches Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP). Mrs. Kapp and her three sisters are all St. Pius X graduates. Mrs. Kapp lives in Dunwoody with her husband and two children. Email Mrs. Kapp.
Chuck Byrd, M.S.
Professional School Counselor
Mr. Byrd is Director of Admissions and works with juniors and seniors in the college process. He is also the coach of the St. Pius X Boys' Tennis Team. Mr. Byrd has worked at St. Pius X for many years. His daughter, Roshan, graduated in 1995 from St. Pius X and is now an elementary school counselor in Gwinnett County. His older son, Kristoff, attended St. Pius X and graduated from Georgia Tech. His other son, Devin, is a 2003 graduate of St. Pius X who now attends Georgia College and State University. Mr. Byrd's wife, Lynn, is a teacher of gifted students in Gwinnett County. Mr. Byrd's interests include travel, biking and sailing. Email Mr. Byrd.
Meredith A. Miller, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Professional School Counselor
This is Dr. Miller's seventh year at St. Pius X. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education summa cum laude from University of Georgia. She taught English at both the middle and high school levels while pursuing her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in April 2007. Her specialty areas include women's issues, parenting education, and eating disorders. Her passions also include volunteering for animal rescue and adoption, football, and public speaking. She also coaches JV cheerleading and teaches Systematic Training for Effective Parenting at St. Pius and in the local community. Dr. Miller lives in Atlanta with husband and dogs. Email Dr. Miller.
Deborah (Debie) Navin, MSW
Professional School Counselor
This is Mrs. Navin's sixth year at St. Pius. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and earned her Masters of Social Work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio , Texas . She has been married to a career Army officer for 27 years and has had a variety of experiences in the field of social work. Mrs. Navin began her career in Nurenburg, West Germany, as part of the outpatient children's psychiatric team at Nurenburg Army Hospital. She has also worked as a school social worker for the DODS school system in South Korea, providing services to students in Seoul, Ossan, and Pusan, South Korea. She has also worked as a high school counselor in the public school system in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Having retired to the Atlanta area, Mrs. Navin is looking forward to “putting roots” down in one place. Mrs. Navin has one son, Sean, who recently graduated from West Point and is assigned to 2/27 Infantry Division. Email Mrs. Navin.
Jane Gennaro Udell
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Udell is a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York. Jane is also the coach of the St. Pius X Girls' Tennis Team. She currently lives in East Cobb with her husband, Ed, and is the proud parent of: Chris '03, Matt '05, Patrick '09, and Joanna '11. Email Mrs. Udell.