About the ASPIRE Coordinator

Karissa Worst

Email: kworst@fgsd.k12.or.us

Phone: (503) 359-2432 ext. 3528

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday

Hello! This is my first year as ASPIRE Coordinator and I am so pleased to meet you! I am a Gaston Grad. I attended Trinity Western University, BC, Canada, for my undergraduate degree in Honors Psychology. My masters is in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Studies from George Fox. I am a jack of all trades. Most recently, I have run an online retail business, which has been a rush! Before that, my husband (and fellow FGSD staffer and Teacher Extraordinaire!), John Worst, lived in South Korea and taught immersion English for 3.5 years. There my daughter was born and we came back here to raise her around family.

I love books and travel and music and spending time with my family and big doggie. I am here as ASPIRE Coordinator because I want everyone to be hopeful about their future. If you are unsure or could use direction regarding your future career, come see me! ASPIRE students meet during school hours (Easy, right?)! So no extra time commitment. I'd love to connect you with a knowledgeable, passionate, volunteer mentor who can help you discover your potential, help you find options (college or trade), and go with you through the (doable!) maze of financial aid and/or career/college preparation.

Come and see me! I'm in the College and Career Center most Tuesdays-Thursdays. You can find me in the Counseling office, as well. Email is your fastest way to contact me.

Ciao!

Karissa Worst