Milwaukie High School & Milwaukie Academy of the Arts ~ Counseling Department
We are here to support you!
Milwaukie Counseling Vision Statement
The Milwaukie School Counseling Program envisions all MHS/MAA students developing into self-aware individuals who positively contribute to their communities, locally and globally, with dignity and respect for others. MHS/MAA students understand their unique combination of strengths and challenges, have a plan for their future, and understand their responsibilities and resources in a changing world.
Milwaukie Counseling Mission Statement
Our mission as high school counselors at Milwaukie High School and Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is to deliver a collaborative and data-driven comprehensive school counseling program that proactively supports students in feeling empowered to shape their future academic goals, cultivate their personal/social & mental health, and develop career aspirations. As professional school advocates, school counselors facilitate services to ensure all students have equal access and opportunity to develop the attributes, knowledge, and skills necessary to seize their opportunities and have a positive impact in their communities. School counselors will continuously and systematically review program data to adjust program goals in order to ensure student needs are being met.
Your school counselors offer many services beyond scheduling and enrollment. In line with the American School Counselor Association's comprehensive counseling model, we offer comprehensive services in academic, personal/social, and college & career capacities.
These services may look like:
Brief, solution-focused individual counseling,
Small group counseling, or
Classroom counseling
Themes can include:
Future & academic planning
Career & College planning (e.g. trade school, 2- or 4-year college, etc.)
Anxiety & Stress Management
Family changes & divorce
Identity (e.g. Race, Origin, LGBTQIA2s+)
Welcome to MHS/MAA Counseling
We are here to support you!
Meet the team!
Staci Postema - 9th Grade Counselor (Class of 2026)
Freeland Church - 10th Grade Counselor (Class of 2025)
Roberto Aguilar - 11th Grade Counselor (Class of 2024)
Baret Pinyoun - 12th Grade Counselor (Class of 2023)
Misty Prettyman - Registrar
Jenni Bowker - Technical Scheduler
Fabiola Genier - College & Career Coordinator
Nathan Christ - ASPIRE Coordinator
Johanna Velazquez - Student Engagement Specialist
Kade Goldin - Social Worker
Patrick Joyce - School Psychologist
Mariam Higgins - Assistant Principal - Curriculum, Counseling, MAA Co-Director
Counselors
Counselor for the 10th Grade
Mr. Church
(503) 353-5830 x38304
Counselor for the 11th Grade
Mr. Aguilar (habla Español)
(503) 353-5830 x38311
Counselor for the 12th Grade
Ms. Baret (habla Español)
(503) 353-5830 x38312
Counseling Support Staff
Registrar
Ms. Bryant
bryantj@nclack.k12.or.us
(503) 353-5841
Request a meeting
College & Career Coordinator
Valentina Galindo (habla Español)
galindoe@nclack.k12.or.us
(503) 353-5840 x38302
Request a meeting
Student Engagement Specialist
Johanna Velazquez (habla Español)
Location: Main Office
Student Support Office
Student Support Secretary
Jewel Brown
brownjewel@nclack.k12.or.us
(503) 353-5839
Campus Monitor
Tim Price
pricet@nclack.k12.or.us
Campus Monitor
Vinny Rininger
riningerv@nclack.k12.or.us
Administrative Team
Principal
Kim Kellogg
kelloggk@nclack.k12.or.us
(503) 353-5840
Administrative Assistant
Rachael Brandon
Ms. Brandon
brandonr@nclack.k12.or.us
(503) 353-5842
Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Counseling
Greg Neuman
(503) 353-5830 x35834
Stay Connected with MHS/MAA!
2301 SE Willard StreetMilwaukie, OR 97222
phone: 503.353.5841fax: 503.353.5845