Counselor's corner

Plant Kindness

You never know what someone might be going through or what challenges they might be facing. When we treat others with kindness we are giving ourselves and others a chance to grow into something amazing!

CHaracter Strong

Character Strong was adopted in Fall 2024 as Topeka Public School's Tier 1 social-emotinal curriculum. The elementary curriculum focuses on the pillars of kindness, strength and wellness as well as 9 core character traits.

BE KIND

Social skills and conflict-resolution

BE STRONG

Executive functioning: focusing, organizing, goal-setting

BE WELL

Wellness strategies: emotion regulation

High Five Friday

High Five Friday has become a weekly tradition at McClure Elementary. Each Friday a group of community members comes to school to greet students on their way into school. It's a great way to end the week and everyone starts their day with a smile. If you're interested in volunteering please e-mail me at khight@tps501.org to get on the schedule.

About me

I love being a school counselor! Previously I was a classroom teacher and taught K, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. My husband and I have lived in Topeka for over 20 years! We met at K-State and are still big Wildcat fans. We have two children. Our son Cooper is now a student at K-State majoring in News and Sports Media. Our daughter Campbell attends Washburn Rural High school and loves debate . Splash is our dog and McClure's professional therapy dog. Check out her page for fun pictures of Splash and our family.

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