Suzanne Schmidt

Suzanne Schmidt, Ed.D., serves as a Counselor at Thaden School since July 2019, bringing extensive experience in the educational and counseling fields. Prior to Thaden School, Suzanne held positions as an Adjunct Instructor at both Oregon State University and Lewis and Clark, where course design was enhanced to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. As an Instructor at Oregon State University from 2006 to 2021, Suzanne contributed to the academic growth of graduate-level counseling students. Previous roles include school counselor positions at Lake Oswego Junior High School and Sky View Middle School, as well as program leadership and therapy roles in healthcare settings. Suzanne holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from George Fox University and a Master’s in School Counseling from Oregon State University, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Recreation from CSU Northridge.