Contact Us:  240-740-1448

Mrs. Tran

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 

Ms. Thompson

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!

Ms. Ortiz, Department Chair 

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!