meet your erc

Hello fellow Grizzlies!! My name is Ashley Hamilton and I am so excited to be returning to Portola Springs! I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Cal State Fullerton and my Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling along with my Pupil Personnel Services Credential from Azusa Pacific University. I have spent the last 17 years working in education in Placentia Yorba Linda School District while earning my degrees. I started out in after school care where I worked at a K-8 school and then became director of the after school program at a K-6th grade school. Once I completed my education I went onto the high school level and was a college and career counselor. After several years in that position, I realized that my heart was truly in social emotional counseling and early intervention. I am so blessed to now work in a district that truly values social-emotional learning and support for our students! 

I live in Yorba Linda with my husband and two daughters who will be starting 2nd and 5th grade this year! I’m a huge animal lover and hope to one day have a farm, but for now my two dogs, Leo and Skyler, will have to do. I love taking them on walks every day to decompress and on the weekends you can find me on the softball field cheering on my daughters!

I very much look forward to building connections with our students, staff and parents!

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Hello! My name is Olga Greber and I will be a part-time ERC at Portola Springs this school year! I am thrilled to be here and am looking forward to working together with Mrs. Hamilton to  support the staff, students, and families here!  I began my career in education over 20 years ago, first as a Spanish teacher and later in various positions around the district.  After completing my Master’s program in school counseling, I worked as an ERC substitute and counseling substitute last school year.

I live in Irvine with my husband, two sons, and our labradoodle Bella.  We love spending time together cooking, going to the beach, and watching movies!  I also enjoy shopping and taking long walks. I look forward to this school year and getting to know the Grizzly family!

Recommended books for parents:

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming a Parent You Want to Be. by Dr. Becky Kennedy

The Whole- Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

No-Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson