Contact Us: 240-740-1448
8th Grade Counselor
7th Grade Counselor Last Names J-Z
Kiana_K_Thompson@mcpsmd.org
Department Chair
EML All Grades
7th Grade Counselor Last Names A-I
Alexandra_E_Ortiz@mcpsmd.org
6th Grade Counselor
(9:15 am - 2:15 pm, everyday except Wednesdays)
Jorinna_Z_Tran@mcpsmd.org
School Psychologist
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
240-740-1448
Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW)
301-337-7267
Parent Community Coordinator (PCC)
Clinical Social Worker
6th Grade Counselor
This will be my eighth year at Shady Grove MS and my 19th year as a school counselor
I earned my Bachelor´s Degree and Master´s Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Go Terps!
I love reading, exercising with my Peloton and spending time with family and friends
My favorite foods are sushi, french fries and salad
I live in Gaithersburg with my husband and my two daughters, Lillian and Quinn
7th Grade Counselor J-Z & 8th Grade Counselor
This is my fourth year at Shady Grove Middle School and eighth year as a School Counselor
I earned my bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA and my master's degree from Trinity Washington University.
I grew up in Montgomery County and enjoy spending time with my family and friends
I love music, traveling, and cooking! My all time favorite food is jerk chicken!
7th Grade Counselor A-I & EML Students All Grades
This is my 13th year as a school counselor and I'm very excited to be back at the Grove!
I earned my bachelor's degree from University of Maryland, College Park and my master's degree from Loyola University Maryland.
I enjoy listening to podcasts, sharing book recommendations, and traveling to new areas both near and far.
Si estudiantes o familias prefieren hablar en Español - aqui estoy para ayudarles!
From left to right: Ms. Ortiz, Ms. Tran & Ms. Thompson