About Us
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Ian Johnstone
My name is Ian Johnstone and I am a proud Portland Public Schools alumnus. I grew up in Southeast Portland, where I attended Hollyrood, Laurelhurst, Fernwood (Beverly Cleary now), Mt. Tabor, and graduated from Lincoln in 1998. Next, I attended Santa Clara University, where I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Studio Art and a Minor in Business in 2002. After graduation, I returned to Portland, where I eventually earned my Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on School Counseling from Lewis and Clark College in 2008. In my free time, I enjoy playing on my over-30 division 2 outdoor soccer team, GDST, working in my vegetable garden, sampling Oregon’s natural beauty, traveling, reading, drawing, making music, decorating adult soapbox derby cars, running the Hood To Coast, and cheering for the Blazers. I consider myself extremely lucky to be the current Counselor at Mary Rieke Elementary School as I now work for the district that instilled my love of learning. I hope to continue making Portland Public Schools a symbol for the promise of the community I love. Chris Barrar My name is Chris Barrar and I am new to Rieke this year. I will be working primarily with kindergarten this year and supporting Ian with his caseload. I am a native Oregonian and grew up in Lake Oswego (Lakeridge). I went to Oregon State University, then moved to Tahoe for a few years but came back in 1985 and have lived in SW Portland since then. My three children all attended Rieke (the best school in Portland!!) I went back to school (Lewis and Clark) and then worked as a middle school counselor for three years (Lee Middle School) and a high school counselor for 17 years (Lincoln). I then became a mentor and worked with new counselors in PPS for three years. I am really excited to be back in one school and working with the incredible staff at Rieke. This year I am working half time (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and half day Wednesday) When I am not at work I like to be outside- walking, biking, swimming, skiing and enjoying the beauty of Portland and the surrounding area. Our Goals
I know Oregon hasn’t historically been the most inclusive place to live. Unfortunately, this diminishes our community’s ability to embrace multiple perspectives. I aim to make Portland Public Schools and our city in general an environment in which all people are included, valued, and successful. In specific, I would like to see traditionally marginalized students in my care achieve at the level of their more privileged peers. I also hope to instill a culture of reverence towards reading and independent thought. If all members of our community believe in themselves and enjoy learning there is no limit to the heights we can collectively achieve. |