Welcome!

My name is Chris Manley and I am one of the school counselors at Whittier Elementary.  I work to help all students foster connections with others, find belonging in our school community, and experience growth as a student and as a person.  The 2025 - 2026 school year marks my nineteenth year as an educator in the state of Idaho.   I am an alumni of Montana State University and Idaho State University.  Outside of school I enjoy running and adventuring with my family.  I look forward to learning and growing with our students at Whittier this year!

My name is Amaya Eiguren and I am one of the school counselors at Whittier this year.  I am an Idaho native and have worked in Boise the past 18 years in both outpatient mental health and school settings.  I am excited to be at Whittier this year and to be working in many of the Dual Language classrooms.  I love teaching students skills that can be helpful for them now and into the future.  Please feel free to email me at amaya.eiguren@boiseschools.org if you have any questions.  También hablo español.