About Me

Mrs. Kinder is from the Chicago area, and moved to the west almost 7 years ago. She got her bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Psychology, and then went on to get her master's from Idaho State University in Counseling, with a specialty in School Counseling. This is her 5th year as a school counselor, and she loves working with students. She really enjoys building relationships and getting to see them grow throughout their time in elementary school.

What is a School Counselor?

A School Counselor does...

  • Individual counseling with students

  • Lead small group discussions and activities

  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators

  • Provide referrals to community resources

  • Support the school environment

What things can School Counselor's help with?

  • Social Emotional Skills: conflict resolution, making and keeping friends, family changes and grief, social responsibility, caring for self, resiliency, feelings and emotions, and calm down strategies

  • Academic Skills: connecting to real life events, skills for learning

  • Career Skills: explore interests and abilities that can help them in future careers

Mrs. Kinder's Daily Schedule

  • Monday: Rotation between both schools

  • Tuesday: Snow Springs

  • Wednesday: Meadow

  • Thursday: Snow Springs

  • Friday: Meadow

How do I contact my school counselor?

If you have concerns about your student, or you want your student to meet with Mrs. Kinder, please either fill out the form to the right, or contact her via email or phone.