I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Robin Hausheer and I am excited to be a part of Taft Elementary. I look forward to working with each of your children throughout the school year. The purpose of the school counseling program is to provide every student with life-long skills that will assist them in an ever-changing world. By partnering with parents and the community, we can establish and uphold high standards of learning that will allow all students to achieve success.  Throughout the school year opportunities will exist for all students to grow academically, socially and personally. I will provide these opportunities in the following ways:

• Visiting each class twice a month for 30 minutes to teach guidance curriculum;
• Providing continued support, encouragement and assistance to all students;
• Implementing educational counseling groups as needed to assist students in developing skills necessary to be successful;
• Providing programs during and after school to promote student success;
• Building a strong relationship between the school, parents and the community

Focus areas: 

• Classroom guidance: One of the most important parts of the school counseling program is teaching guidance curriculum. Following is a list of topics that will be discussed during 30 minute sessions twice a month to each class. Those topics include: academic self-concept; skills for learning; understanding self; communication skills; decision making; personal safety including interaction with strangers, internet safety and gun safety; drug, alcohol and tobacco awareness; career awareness; and employment readiness.
• Small groups: Throughout the year small groups will be held based on the needs of the students.
• Individual work with students: I feel it is very important to create a safe environment for students and parents. With a safe and supportive environment, concerns can be addressed helping to promote academic, personal and social growth for students. Please feel free to call me with any concerns, questions, or comments at 854-6180.
• Parent education: I will occasionally teach classes that are available to our parents. One such class is Parenting with Love and Logic.
• Mentoring: Our adult mentoring program consists of 45 to 50 members of our community who are paired with students, creating  great opportunities, both socially and academically. This program gives students a chance to develop friendships and academic relationships while encouraging student success.
• Parent/staff consultation: Benefits offered to parents by the counselor include assisting with parent concerns, offering community referrals, parent education classes, and family relationships.
• The A.S.S.E.T. Program:  This program, A School-based Student Employee Team, allows students the opportunity to have an on-campus job throughout the school year. The idea behind this program is to give students a sense of responsibility and purpose while at school. This helps students to become more connected to the school and creates a sense of pride in maintaining a health school community.

Robin Hausheer

I am a graduate of  the University of Idaho and received a Masters in Counseling from Boise State University. Prior to counseling, I worked for the Boise School District as a Title I Tutor and a certified reading instructor for the Read Right® program.

I have been married for over 10 years and have 3 children. I enjoy the outdoors, traveling and spending time with my family. I am a HUGE animal lover!

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