The Hawthorne Elementary School counseling program is designed to meet the needs of all of the children from pre-K to 6th grade. I am so very fortunate to work in a building with such a fabulous group of caring adults and hardworking students. I thoroughly enjoy my job each day providing counseling support to children and parents through classroom lessons, individual and group sessions and parenting classes. 

Focus areas:

Classroom lessons to help students develop empathy, communication, and problem solving skills.
Groups to assist students in improving academics, adjust to changes in their lives, or get along with others better.
Individual sessions to help students adjust to school or deal with specific problems they are experiencing.
Educational classes for parents interested in learning new skills to implement with their child(ren).
Conferences with parents to learn about their child’s progress in school or to assist with family issues.Focus areas:

Additionally, school counselors:

Provide crisis counseling.
Provide community referrals.
Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Promote success at school for all students.

Sara Wright
Hello, I am the counselor at Hawthorne Elementary School. I have worked in the Boise School District since 1994. I enjoy working with kids and I am thrilled to be at Hawthorne. I have two masters degrees; both in counseling and education.

When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three sons. I am an avid runner and also like hiking, skiing, and baking.

To email the counselor please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org

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