Hello!

My name is Laura Kast, better known as “Counselor Laura” to students and staff. Pictured to the left is one of my therapy partners, Bubba. My love of animals and spirit for helping others started early. As a kid I adored and adopted so many small animals that I’m not sure how my parents survived the zoo I created in our home. My appreciation and love of children grew as a teenager and after high school I made the decision to pursue undergraduate and graduate education that focused on strengthening children and families.

I am married and have two boys of my own. I spent the first eleven years of my career in various counseling settings which were the stepping stones that prepared me for work in a school community. I am passionate about both prevention education and therapeutic healing. Therefore, although I am trained and licensed to work as a private practitioner, schools are where my personal values and goals are best balanced.

I was fortunate to become a member of the Post Falls School District Family in 1999 where I realized my 'Dream Job' as a school counselor working at Ponderosa Elementary. I currently serve at Greensferry Elementary since it's establishment in 2016. My hope is that I will always help our school be a safe and welcoming community for all who enter our doors.