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TranslateDDHS Counseling Department
Welcome to the David Douglas High School Counseling Office!
Mission:
As an integral part of the education program, David Douglas High School Counselors work to empower all students through academic, career, social emotional and community engagement opportunities. Counselors partner with families, staff and communities to ensure that all students can learn, grow and thrive.
As licensed counselors, we provide counseling services that are based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model (www.schoolcounselor.org). As a reminder we meet with students for a variety of reasons including anxiety, depression, frustrations with friends, family challenges, academic support, career exploration, college support, class planning, graduation requirements, family resources (including housing, food, and clothing) and more.
Not sure where to go with your question? Email your counselor!
Counselors are divided by student’s last name:
Zachary Pace
he/him
Student Last Name: A – B
Office: (503) 261-8349
zachary_pace@ddsd40.org
Sarah Hunt
she/her
Department Chair
Student Last Name: C – Dn
Office: (503) 261-8319
sarah_hunt@ddsd40.org
Alicia Wendler
Student Last Name: Do – Hd
Office: (503) 261-8259
alicia_wendler@ddsd40.org
Viridiana Almanza
Habla Español
Student Last Name: He – Leh
Office: (503) 256-6500 ext. 8048
viri_negrete-almanza@ddsd40.org
Mario De Ieso
Student Last Name: Lei – M
Office: (503) 261-8351
mario_deieso@ddsd40.org
Kagan Young
he/him
Habla Español
Student Last Name: N – Q
Office (503) 261-8370
kagan_young@ddsd40.org
Candace Ruscitti
she/her
Student Last Name: R – Ta
Google Voice: (601) 272-8633
Office: (503) 261-8321
candace_ruscitti@ddsd40.org
Chris McHone
she/her
Student Last Name: Tb – Z
Google Voice: (601) 283-2267
Office: (503) 261-8320
christine_mchone@ddsd40.org
Caty Buckley
she/her
School Social Worker
Google Voice: (724) 497-2332
Office: (503) 262-4474
caty_buckley@ddsd40.org
Laura Alexander
she/her/they/them
Social Worker
Office: 503-261-4470
laura_alexander@ddsd40.org
Jo Sinclair
she/her
Counseling Secretary
503-261-8348
jo_sinclair@ddsd40.org
Barbie Racioppi
she/her
Counseling Secretary
503-261-8322
barbie_racioppi@ddsd40.org
We have 3 mental health therapists from Trillium Family Services who work with DDHS students. Students interested in working with them should contact their school counselor for a referral. Learn more about our Trillium counselors in this PDF.
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