Meet Your Counselors

Welcome to the davinci school Counselor page!

Welcome to the daVinci Arts Middle School Counseling Center! Overall our role is to provide all students equitable access to a quality developmentally appropriate and comprehensive counseling program focused on academic success, personal and social development, and career and college counseling. Counselors, in partnership with teachers, students, parents, community members, and administrators, will ensure that each and every student becomes a life-long learner and a respectful citizen of a diverse, multicultural, and international community. The school counseling program at daVinci is based on the American School Counseling Association National Model (ASCA) and Portland Public Schools Counseling Framework.

These services are provided through four program components of classroom counseling curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and support services. Delivery of these services may be provided through the following components:
Classroom Counseling Lessons will be scheduled synchronously in your students’ class Kinder through 5th in partnership with the classroom teachers. Middle school students will receive lessons in health or science class. The curriculum can include a variety of lessons that address respect, responsibility, community-building, processing feelings, problem-solving, friendship, getting along with others, and personal safety and health. All lessons will address with inclusive language living in a multicultural and diverse world.
Small Counseling Groups will be offered depending on the needs of our students. We may offer groups on a variety of topics included but not limited to: social skills, friendship, study skills, anger, grief, divorce, mindfulness, anxiety, and impulse control. Referral to small groups can be made from any staff, parent, or student. All students participating will have to have adult permission. Groups will run for 6-8 weeks, once a week. More information about groups can be found in future "Counselor Corner" newsletters.
Individual Counseling in our school is solution-focused, meaning short-term. A student would be seen no more than a few times depending on the need and circumstances. If the student is in need of additional mental health services, we can help in the referral process. Students can fill out a counselor form (normally found in the Main Office or Counseling Offices). Virtual forms available. Parents and/or students can contact counselors through email or google hangout/chat.
Transition Assistance will be for all new students. We will meet with new students during new student celebrations to give them additional information about Beverly Cleary, a chance to ask questions and connect to other new students. Transition is also addressed in classroom lessons for all grades moving campuses, elementary to middle school, along with 8th grade to high school.
Teacher Consultation and collaboration is available and ongoing throughout the year.
Parent Consultation is also available by appointment. Please feel free to set up an appointment by email. We will try to return emails within 24-48 hours. We can meet virtually or by phone.

shannon Foxley

Last Name A-L

Email: sfoxley@pps.net

Text only phone: 971-231-5337 (please note this number works during school hours only)

Hello, I am Shannon Foxley. I have been a school counselor since I graduated from PSU in 2004, but my journey to being a support of those around me has been most of my life. I was raised in Ashland OR in the '80's by a single mom who was a high school biology teacher. I have an older sister and younger brother - I am THE middle child.

In my career I have been a counselor at all levels. I've worked in title 1 schools, dual-language Spanish immersion, and many other programs. When asked, middle school is my FAVORITE level to work with.

When I am not working I love stand-up paddle boarding, crafting, working in my yard, going on vacation to my family's cabin in S Oregon, & watching baseball (I'm a baseball mom and unfortunately a White Sox fan). I also LOVE to see live music. I've been married for over 20 years and am the mom to 2 McDaniel High Schoolers - currently 10th and 11th grade.

Shelby Kugler

Last Name: M-Z Email: Skugler@pps.net Text: 503-395-4027

Hello! My name is Shelby Kugler (Ms. Shelby) and I am one of two school counselors here at daVinci Middle School. This year I will also be a counselor at Markham Elementary School on Thursdays.

This is my third year at da Vinci, and fourth year as a school counselor. I graduated Lewis and Clark's K-12 Counseling Program in the Summer of 2021, and prior to that I attended Portland State University for my bachelor degree (2019) and Clackamas Community College for my associates degree (2017).

When I am not at work I am usually spending time with my husband and our adorable cat Momo! I love to visit vintage/antique stores, go to farmers markets and try out new pizza shops.

I am truly honored to get to work with all of you this year, and am excited to meet all of you!

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