Meet our Team

Michelle McMillan
School Counselor- 8th grade
She/Her & They/Them

About Me: I will be at Harrison Park on Monday-Tuesday AM, Wednesday (Full Day), and Thursday-Friday PM. I've worked in schools in varying roles since 2015, until I realized School Counseling was the job for me. I love getting to know students, helping them find their voice, and working with them to help them learn how to use it to make a difference in their lives and community. 

I enjoy swimming, audiobooks, all forms of potato, Star Trek, video games, and spending time with my family and dog! 

Ruth Howard (Currently out on leave, back in January)
School Counselor- 6th grade &  7th Grade
She/Her

About Me: I have been a school counselor in Portland Public Schools since 2015. I really enjoy middle schoolers! I support students in many ways through social emotional learning in classrooms, support groups, and individually. I am here to help students navigate a variety of challenges at school or home, as well as any struggles with mental health.

In my own life I love the the water, playing outside, listening to music, dancing, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

Halla Williams
LSSW, MSW
School Social Worker - All grade levels
She/her/ella

About Me:  I am currently part-time at Harrison Park and part-time at Alliance High School.  I have been a school social worker within PPS since 2020 and previous to that I have worked within schools in various roles since high school.  I love learning from students and being able to be a supportive person in their lives. 

"Everything you touch you change, everything you change changes you." -Octavia Butler

I enjoy spending time with my daughter, listening to all kinds of music, making jokes, and of course, spending time with my family and friends.

Consult with me! Consulta conmigo! 👈🏽

Clement Wilson
LCSW
School Social Worker - All grade levels
he/him

About Me:  Hi! This is my first year at Harrison Park, and I’ve been a school social worker with PPS since 2020. I’m at the school on Mondays, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesdays.

My role is to cultivate safe, reliable, and trusting relationships with students, families, teachers, and the school community. As a school social worker, I can support with emotional well-being, problem-solving, connecting to resources, and partnering with teachers and families to help students thrive. I believe each person is the expert of their own life, and I will always advocate for your self-determination and trust in your unique knowledge, strengths, and gifts.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Visual Art/Film and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University.

Outside of school, I love animals, cooking, swimming in rivers and oceans, photography, soccer, and spending time with my loved ones. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like support, or just to say hi!