Discovery Counselor's Corner
Miss Owens - September, 2023
Meet Miss Owens
I am so excited to continue working with you at Discovery Elementary as your School Counselor! Since 2017, I have had the privilege of working as a Behavior Intervention Specialist, serving families and children with developmental disabilities throughout Boise and Meridian. I also have experience working with children and adolescents with mental health needs and defiant/aggressive behaviors. In 2018, I graduated from Boise State with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice, then I graduated from Boise State University (again) with a master's degree in counseling in 2022. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified Positive Discipline parenting coach, and registered Intervention Professional. In my spare time, I love to play basketball and volleyball, listen to live music, and go country swing dancing! I also have two very energetic dogs that love to go on swimming and hiking adventures throughout the valley! I place great emphasis on intervention through an integrative lens, looking at the whole child and understanding all elements of the behavior.
I want to ensure that no student goes unnoticed. If you have any concerns about the mental health/behavior/wellbeing of a student, please reach out to me via phone or email. I look forward to meeting you and your children and partnering together for your student's success!
Friendship Friday
Twice a month, I will be meeting with different groups of students for Friendship Friday during lunch. Groups will consist of 4-6 students, and we will all eat lunch together and play games in my office. This is not an intervention or support group, therefore there will not be a specific curriculum or skills taught during this time. This program is meant to provide students the opportunity to meet peers from different classes and get to know each other.
This program may not be suitable for all students because there will not be direct teaching of skills. Friendship Friday is a great opportunity for new students or kids that struggle to find the confidence to make new friends. That said, please reach out to me if you think your child would benefit from connecting with new friends!
Weekend Backpack Food Program
Operation School Bell
Dress a Child Event, 2023
The Salvation Army is beginning the registration process for the 2023 Dress a Child event. Dress a Child is a $100 shopping spree to JC Penny's for children in need. This is a great opportunity for students who may need assistance with winter clothing or have never had the chance to shop for new clothes. Students must be 6 years or older to qualify and cannot have participated in Dress a Child within the past five years. Please reach out to Miss Owens for a referral or more information!
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Additional Information
Discovery Elementary
Email: owens.ashton@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/o/discovery
Location: 2100 East Leighfield Drive, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: 208-855-4020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearediscoverymustangs/