I'm Mrs. Palmer, school counselor at Koelsch Elementary.  I've been an elementary school counselor since 2007.  Kids are my business, and I can't imagine a better job than helping kids become capable, loving, resilient citizens and life-long learners.  Without a doubt, our students are the most precious treasures in our nation and our world.  I strive to give them the tools and resources to understand their own unique contributions and vast personal worth.  We work on:

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Relationship and communication skills

Regulating emotions and getting needs met in healthy ways

Keeping selves and others safe

Being a lifelong learner and a positive citizen

Building a life and identity that meets their goals and dreams

UNDERSTANDING and BUILDING RESILIENCE!

 We do this together in our work during classroom lessons on managing our feelings/thoughts/behaviors, personal safety, career awareness, academic skills/goals, drug/alcohol/tobacco awareness and relationship skills.  I teach lessons in all of the classrooms twice a month, following the Boise School District counseling curriculum, which addresses both Idaho state Health Education Standards and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors.

I also meet with students individually on a limited basis and in small support groups as those opportunities arise during the school year.  School counselors don't provide in-depth therapy to individuals, so I also refer students and families to resources in the community.  I'm happy to help you navigate the counseling resources in the community, tailored to your needs. I can meet with you to review counseling options, set up your initial counseling appointment with an outside provider, set up transportation - whatever is most helpful to you.

Please reach out to me if you have questions, concerns, or need assistance. 

Miranda Palmer, M.A., LPC

miranda.palmer@boiseschools.org