Ms. Chandler

About Me:

Hi there, thanks so much for taking the time to visit our site. I grew up in a small, rural, working class town in the eastern Sierra Nevadas. As a first generation college student, I went to the University of California Santa Barbara for my undergraduate education, and studied abroad for a year in Bologna, Italy. After graduating from college, I moved to Australia and returned to California afterwards to continue my work with historically underserved children and adults. I moved to Portland in 2020 and made the best decision of my life: becoming a school counselor. 

In my free time I enjoy dancing, yoga, swimming, gardening, cross-stitching, bingeing a good show, being outdoors, and spending time with chosen family.  

My personal counseling philosophy: I hope to create a safe haven for students at school and help them understand that knowledge is power, and mental health is a crucial, life-long pursuit. 

Education & Credentials:

Licensed School Counselor

Masters of Science in Education: School Counseling, Lewis & Clark College

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies; Applied Psychology & Education; Art History; Italian Studies, University of California Santa Barbara