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Counseling
Counseling Staff
The work of school counselors aligns with the school’s mission to support all students’ academic achievement as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century.
-American Assoc. of School Counselors
Counselors are assigned by student last name. Click on the alpha tab to access your counselor.
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Aimi Wallberg (Picture Coming)
ACMA holds a very special place in Aimi's heart. Her first "real" job after receiving her Bachelor's at Seattle Pacific, she worked as a Special Education Assistant at ACMA. Inspired by the art and artists around her at ACMA, she signed up for her first Ceramics class, and then for her Master's in Counseling at Portland State. Prior to her return to ACMA, Aimi was a School Counselor at Hillsboro High School. Outside of work, Aimi enjoys time in the clay studio, running trails, gardening, and watching Marvel movies with her husband and cat, Frank.
Cata - Jacob
Jan Zalewski
Prior to ACMA, Jan was a school counselor at Aloha High School. Jan attended The University of Oregon, Pacific University and Portland State University before earning her Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She later earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. As a former dancer and current creative heart, Jan feels right at home among so many students who have a love of the arts. In her free time, Jan enjoys running, hiking, dancing (especially tap), gardening, decorating, furniture restoration, traveling, and most of all spending time with her husband, two grown sons and daughter-in-law.
Jam - Powell
Eric Cismesia
Prior to ACMA, Eric Cismesia worked as a middle school counselor in Pensacola Florida for Workman Middle School. Eric recieved his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Management. After working for a couple years as an Account Manager, Eric proceeded to attend Graduate School to focus on his passion for social services. Eric attended Purdue University for his Master's Degree in Counseling and Education with a focus in School Counseling. Eric has a deep love for helping others and the creative arts. He believes ACMA represents a educationally reformed community focusing on a proactive approach to students education that he is excited to be apart of. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing hockey, working out, creative arts, hiking, traveling and new learning opportunities.
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Shereena Johnston
Shereena began working at ACMA in 2015. She started her undergraduate degree at Portland Community College and graduated from Portland State University with her bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in education. She then went on to earn her master's degree in school counseling at George Fox University. As a former ACMA student, Shereena is very passionate about ACMA’s mission and loves being surrounded by students who have a love for art. In her spare time, she enjoys weightlifting, cooking, anything Harry Potter, trying new things, and spending time with her husband, daughter and two dogs.