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To make an appointment with a counselor please contact
Counseling Secretary |
Bianka Castaneda-Loredo
Counseling Secretary loredob@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3504 Bianka grew up in Hillsboro and attended Century High School, graduating in 2011. She attended PCC studying Criminal Justice and NW College where she graduated with a Certificate in Hair Design. She currently resides in Hillsboro with her husband and two daughters. Bianka loves spending time with her family and friends, and enjoys hosting dinner parties for them all. |
Michelle Buyas
Counselor Grades 10/12 Last names A thru K Counseling Deparment Coordinator AP Program Coordinator buyasm@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3644 Michelle spent a year of college at the University of Denver in Colorado before transferring to the University of Oregon where she graduated with a degree in psychology and sociology. She then got her Master’s in School Counseling at Lewis and Clark. Michelle lives in Newberg with her husband, sons Max and Broox and bulldog Dozer. She loves the Oregon Ducks, dance, and anything hot pink. |
Ali Velasco
Counselor Grades 9/11 Last names A thru K velascoa@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 Ex. 3641 Ali holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of San Diego. Prior to becoming a public school educator, Ali worked in the college access nonprofit sector in St. Louis, Missouri and in Austin, Texas. A native Californian, Ali enjoys reading, running, hiking, all things education related, the arts, friendship, storytelling, big cities, and of course, cheering for Carolina basketball. Go Heels! |
Matt Steele
Counselor Grades 9/11 Last names L thru Z Exchange Student Counselor steelem@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3645 Matt graduated from Pacific University with a BA in Social Work and minor in Psychology. He then received his Master’s in Education in School Counseling through Lewis and Clark College. Matt has been married for six years to Kristen Steele, and recently welcomed a baby girl, Sierra Nicole Steele. Matt’s interests include golf and handball. He has been an assistant coach for Pacific University’s handball team since 2002. |
Jason Dortch
Counselor Grades 10/12 Last names L thru Z Outdoor School Coordinator National Honors Society Advisor dortchj@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900, ext. 3643 Jason attended Olympic Junior College in Bremerton, Washington for a year before transferring to WSU, receiving a degree in sports management. He then attended California State University-Sacramento and obtained his Master's in School Counseling in 1998. Jason lives in Beaverton with his wife, Michelle, son Taylor, daughter Jayleen "Pumpkin Patch", and dog, Mohka. Jason enjoys playing tennis competitively and loves video gaming, reading, traveling, and watching movies. GO COUGS!! |
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Jennie Hall
Career & College Counselor hallje@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3555 |
Fernando Colondres
Wellness Counselor colondrf@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3678 Fernando received his BA from the University of Washington with a major in Psychology and a minor in Education in 2007 and his Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in 2010. He served as a Bilingual Family Support Advocate for Latino migrant families in Tacoma Public Schools; as a Counselor for HopeSparks, a child and family counseling agency; as a Therapist and Clinical Case Manager for Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, a non-profit community mental health agency, and also served as a Social Worker at the VA working with homeless Veterans and their families during the past 3 years. He lives in Hillsboro with his husband Therman and their cat Penny. He loves the theater, movies, music concerts, walking, cooking and baking desserts. He finds it exciting to come back to work for the schools and to help all of the students at Glencoe. |
Marcia Rawls Registrar rawlsm@hsd.k12.or.us 503-844-1900 ext. 3507 Marcia is a local girl, born in Portland (a LONG time ago)! This is her 23rd year at Glencoe High School! She started out as a classified classroom assistant, then became the Student Services secretary. She became the counseling secretary and has been the Registrar since August of 2006. |
