J Geurts, Chief Operations Officer

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Professional

J Geurts earned her master’s degree in Special Education, with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), at Portland State University in 2011. She worked as a Case Manager, Behavior Specialist, and Math Teacher for 16 years at Floyd Light Middle School before joining Oregon City Counseling. Prior to teaching, J provided support to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings:

• Head Secretary at Four Corners Therapeutic School (Reynolds SD partnering with Morrison Child & Family Services)

• Administrative Assistant and Special Education Coordinator at Wynne Watts School (Multnomah ESD partnering with Albertina Kerr Centers)

• MVA/Past-Due Account Specialist at the Radiology Group

• Facilities Coordinator Assistant at Western Oregon University

• Case Manager Assistant at the Private Industry Council

Personal Life

Born in Portland, OR, J was raised mostly in the metro area. She has also lived in southern California (once as a child, and again as an adult). J loves living in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys the following hobbies: 

• Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and swimming in rivers

• Hiking in the gorge and at the coast

• Functional Fitness: gymnastics, weights, yoga, mobility, cardio, parkour, etc.

• Reading sci fi, fantasy, and historical fiction

• Home improvement & landscaping projects

• Treasure hunting at thrift stores, garage sales, or the Saturday Market

• Creating costumes for school dress-up days, parties, and holidays

• Board games, card games, and puzzles
  

J is our Chief Operations Officer and can be reached at j.geurts@orcitycounseling.com for any billing, insurance, scheduling, or general concerns.