Amy has served the Estacada School District since July 2016. She served as the Principal of Clackamas River Elementary for four years before moving to Estacada High School. She joined the Estacada team after serving the Gresham-Barlow School District for thirteen years.
Amy is a native Oregonian, she grew up in Gresham and attended Gresham High School. She earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Eastern Oregon University. Additionally, Ms. Mikesell holds a Certificate of Educational Equity Leadership from the University of Portland.
Ms. Mikesell has served education in a variety of roles; secretary, education assistant, coach, athletic director, K-12 coach, elementary teacher, reading specialist, TOSA, and principal. She is a member of the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators and the Oregon Elementary School Principal Association.
Amy and her husband, Landan, live in West Linn, together they have four children. Ms. Mikesell enjoys traveling and many outdoor activities.