STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Shauna Handrahan
Job Title:
Counselor
Department:
Counseling
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
145
Started at O'Dowd:
2025
Degrees:
B.S. Human Service Studies Cornell University, M.S. Counseling Oregon State University
Originally from:
Maine
Why I Teach:
I counsel because I believe every student deserves to feel supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Listening
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
Counseling empowers students to discover their strengths, set meaningful goals, and build the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Favorite quotes:
"Out beyond the idea of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi
Favorite trivia:
Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood
Recommended visual media:
The Octopus Teacher
Recommended reads:
The Prophet
Hobbies or outside interests:
Spending time with my children, being in the woods, climbing mountains, swimming across alpine lakes, dancing and whitewater kayaking.