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Welcome to Amity Elementary Counseling Department page. I
love being a counselor with the Amity students. 
Focus areas:
- Classroom guidance: The guidance curriculum is delivered
to the students as I teach the classrooms every other week.
We cover topics such as: Understanding self, Conflict Management,
Decision Making, Personal Safety, Safe Choices. The teaching
objectives are drawn from State of Idaho mandated health
curriculum and Boise School District Counseling Department
mandated material.
- Small groups: Small groups are organized to fill needs
during the school year. Our groups have covered such themes
as: Newcomers to the school, Friendship, Adjusting to family
change, All about me through art, Being my best self.
- Individual work with students: I teach our students to
self refer to me when they need to talk or want assistance
solving a problem. It is an important part of mental health
to practice good self care. A parent is welcome to call me
and ask that I see his/her student. The staff also refers
a child when they become aware of a concern. And, of course,
when I notice a child who could use the boost of counseling,
I invite them in. I offer counseling experiences using the
traditional method of talking, as well as play, art, sand
tray work and puppets.
- Parent education: Our District offers a variety of classes
for parents each semester, taught by the counselors of the
Boise School District. I teach one series of parenting classes
each year as part of this program
- Parent/staff consultation: I am available to visit with
parents or staff during school hours.
Lora Dawn McKinley
Educational background and experience: Masters Degree in Counseling
from ISU. Worked in Boise Schools since 1995.
I am a mother and grandmother. I love to read. I am passionate
about children’s picture books. I love the world of creativity
and healing, accessed by toys, puppets, books, and art supplies.
I enjoy home decorating and spending time with friends and
family.
To email the counselor please use the following
convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org (loradawn.mckinley)
For more information about our District's
Counseling program:
District Counseling Department | Classroom Guidance Units | Small Groups
Parent Education | Individual
Student Counseling & Parent/Staff Consultation
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