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Meet your School Counselor
Meet your School Counselor
Mia Keliikuli
I'm a school counselor currently living in Oregon with my family on a ranch, where we enjoy the peace and connection that come with rural life. I've had the opportunity to live in California, Hawaii, and now Oregon—each place shaping my perspective and deepening my understanding of diverse communities and student needs.
I hold a Master of Education in School Counseling and began my career in special education. That experience gave me a strong foundation in supporting students with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. Over time, I was drawn to school counseling, where I could focus even more on helping children grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
I’m passionate about working with kids and helping them find their voice and place in the world. Whether it’s through one-on-one conversations, group work, or school-wide programs, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered.
Announcements
Announcements
As we transition into the new year, keep in mind who you want your future self to be. New Years Eve is traditionally a time where folks create goals for themselves. Reflecting upon what is, and what is not, working is a great way to decide where to create a goal. When creating goals there are a few things to keep in mind
· Goals should be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound!
· What does that mean? Baby steps and consistency are the keys to achieving any goal. Just like when you input an address into the GPS, you need to know where you are starting in order to decide how to reach the next destination.
· If your overall goal is to eat more healthy food, your SMART goal could be to eat a piece of fruit with breakfast every morning. It is measurable because we can say we either ate the fruit or didn’t, it is relevant because adding fruits will help with the overall goal to eat more healthy foods, and it is attainable and specific because it is one small defined action.
· Goals also need to have an end date because it gives us something to look forward to. In this example we could easily add that we would like to eat a piece of fruit every morning for the next month.
· Trying to change all things about your diet is not necessarily feasible, and may set you up for failure because it leaves you feeling restricted. Small habit changes and consistency add up to big long-term changes.
· Give yourself a little grace and celebrate the small wins!
College and Career Announcements
College and Career Announcements
Scholarships Application
We have over 4k OSAC Scholarship applications started! Look here for a New Scholarship Catalog landing page that includes helpful tips on searching for scholarships and deadlines. Early Bird deadline is February 16th.
Partner Resources (MS & HS)
Embark (formerly Oregon College Savings Plan)
Embark is Oregon’s trusted education savings plan, reimagined for real life. Savings can be used for all kinds of education expenses, not just college. That includes trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeships, graduate school, and more. As long as it’s a qualified education expense, your savings can help cover it. Just about every public, private, or nonprofit college, university, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (and also some abroad) are considered eligible, as well as apprenticeships and professional certification programs. It's best to contact the institution directly to double-check that they qualify, but you can also check this list from the U.S. Department of Education.
Embark: Where Education Journeys Begin – 1 minute program intro
Embark Instagram for those who want to follow along with IG engagement
Get Schooled
Completing the FAFSA – both in English and Spanish. Get Schooled breaks down everything you need to know. The video is only in English.
Asking for a Reference
When applying for a job or internship, you will likely be asked to list a few references on your application. If you’re not sure what a professional reference is or why employers ask for them, be sure to read the Get Schooled article about references to learn more! They help you understand who your professional references can be, how to ask for them, and how to send them to employers during the application process.
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