Mountainside Counseling Team
Counselors are assigned to students based on the first letter of the student's last name. If a student has more than one last name, please go by the first letter of the first last name. Listed below you will find our counselors' names and the section of the alphabet that they serve.
Jessica Tanner
A-C |
Brooke Davidson
D-H |
Megan Schmidt
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Jessica was raised in Ashland, Oregon. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Southern Oregon University and is in the process of earning a Master of Education in School Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. She started her career in education teaching in Oregon and then taught in international schools in the United Arab Emirates, China and Trinidad and Tobago. During her undergraduate years, she also studied for a semester in Strasbourg, France. Her teaching experience includes elementary classroom, middle school English Language Arts, Social Studies and high school ELL. She also has been an MYP Individuals and Societies teacher, MYP Language and Literature teacher and an MYP Coordinator. Jessica enjoys exercise classes (spin/cycling, barre/pilates, and yoga), reading, Netflix, good food with good people and is a travel fanatic. She is really happy to be at MHS. Go Mavs!
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Hello MAVS! I am so excited to be joining your community. I love being a school counselor because it gives me the opportunity to meet young people, learn their stories, help them navigate the challenges of high school and support their visions for their future. I earned my Masters in School Counseling from Lewis & Clark College and worked as a high school counselor for three years prior to coming to MHS.
I am a native Californian but moved to Oregon to attend University of Oregon where I studied History and International Studies. I am just returning to Portland after spending two years living in The Netherlands. I am very excited to be trading in my clogs and tulips for the trees and mountains! When I am not helping students, I enjoy backpacking, gardening, petting dogs, crabbing and clamming on the coast, dancing while I’m cooking and attending school events. I hope to meet as many of you as I can as soon as possible, so please come introduce yourself to me! |
Megan was born and raised in Cleveland, OH (Go Cavs!) where she got her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Heidelberg College. She was a Kindergarten Teacher and then a Director of a School Age Childcare Center. She then pursued her Master's Degree in School Counseling. Megan currently lives in Beaverton, OR with her husband and her two pups, Porter, a chocolate lab and Ollie, a lab mix. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hiking, and snowboarding. She is also the AVID Coordinator for MHS.
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Phone: (503) 356-3534
Email: [email protected] |
Phone: 503-356-3541
Email: [email protected] |
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Emily O'Quinn
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Priscilla Smith
School Psychologist |
Claudia Ochoa
ELL Family Liaison |
Priscilla attended Lewis & Clark College where she received her Master's in School Psychology. Prior to becoming a School Psychologist, Priscilla was a Spanish Bilingual Immersion Teacher. Priscilla currently lives in Tigard with her husband and loves that she lives very close to Mountainside High School. She has two grown children and two grand-daughters. She enjoys non-fiction books, great movies, traveling to new places and hanging out with friends. She also loves hiking in the mountains and loves to walk on the beach, but best of all she loves to spend time with her family.
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Claudia was a Beaverton School District student and graduated in 2006. After high school, Claudia attended Portland Community College. She has been the Bilingual Facilitator for 1 year at ISB and ACMA. Currently at Mountainside HS as well. During her free time, she loves spending time with her 2 children, an 8 year old and 4 month old baby keep her busy. Going on walks, reading, playing soccer, and watching movies are some of the things they enjoy together.
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Phone: (503) 356-3544
Email: [email protected] |
Phone: (503) 356-3535
Email: [email protected] |
Adam Herbers
Grad Mentor |
Lindzey Ramos
Grad Mentor |
Adam was born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon and grew up as a student in the Beaverton School District. He has been a life-long Duck fan and attended the University of Oregon where he majored in Math and Economics. He currently lives in Beaverton and when he’s not at Mountainside, he can be found playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and trying to find the best cup of coffee in the Metro area. Adam is excited to be working at Mountainside and hopes to parlay his love of math into his future goal of becoming a high school math teacher.
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Lindzey was born and raised in Hermiston, OR. She attended Northwest Nazarene University and Boise State University where she studied Secondary Education with a Psychology emphasis. In her time after college she moved to the Portland area where she could be closer to family. Lindzey is a proud dog mom to a 95lbs St. Bernard and Golden Retriever mix. In her free time she enjoys attending concerts, watching movies, and playing team sports. Outside of her role as Grad Mentor Lindzey will also be the Head JV Softball Coach. Go Mavs!
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Phone: (503) 356-3536
Email: [email protected] |
Mary Monahan
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Sue Mishkin
College and Career Center Support |
Elisa Bennett
Counseling Secretary |
Mary attended George Fox University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social and Behavioral Studies. She has an extensive background working in education coming to the Beaverton School District most recently from George Fox where she served as the Coordinator for Alumni and Parent Relations under the Office of Advancement. Prior to that, she worked at Sherwood High School as Secretary to the Associate Principal. In each of the positions she has held she most enjoys being able serve the needs of students, families and the educational staff that supports them. Encouraging students as they move along their academic path and learn about their own interests and abilities is a privilege and joy to Mary. She has lived in the Northwest since childhood and has raised her own three children in the area. Time with family over a simple meal or a day where they can escape to the coast is where she most likes to spend her free time. “I am blessed to be a part of the team here at Mountainside High School. Especially at this exciting time, as this dynamic new community develops and grows. I anticipate wonderful things will happen here."
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Sue was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. She graduated from Santa Monica High School and studied Business Administration at Santa Monica Community College. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career working for Verizon Communication Corporation in California and Oregon. Sue has worked at the Beaverton School District for 10 years. She held positions in Human Resources, Mountain View Middle School and Sunset High School as a secretary in the counseling office and library media assistant. Sue enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and family dog Sadie! She likes to travel, kayak, swim and watch movies.
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Elisa is excited to be working as Student Support for the students at Mountainside. She has spent the past 17 years volunteering in the Beaverton School District and enjoys working with students of all ages, especially teenagers. Helping others be successful is one of her greatest joys which is why she rarely says no to a volunteer opportunity. After working in the corporate world for 15 years she decided to return to college where she earned her BA in Human Resource Management from George Fox University. She is an avid runner, loves to organize events and spend time with family, especially her 150 pound Newfoundland dog Maggie.
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Phone: 503-356-3540
Email: [email protected] |
Phone: (503) 356-3500 x67296
Email: [email protected] |