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Books for parents

There are many ways parents can encourage emotionally intelligent behavior in their children. Check out this list of book resources for learning more about character development.

Books for students

Study after study shows that early reading with children helps them learn to speak, interact, bond with parents and read early themselves, and reading with kids who already know how to read helps them feel close to caretakers, understand the world around them and be empathetic citizens of the world.

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School Counseling Office

My school office hours will be Mon-Friday 7:10 A.M. - 2:55 P.M.

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My Story

I’ve been working in the Ruidoso Municipal School District since 2013. I started out working for Head Start as an instructional assistant, later becoming a New Mexico Pre-K I.A. I became a lead teacher in the art department at RHS in 2015. In 2019 I made my return to Early Childhood Education, as the School Counselor at Sierra Vista Primary School. I am now a level 2 school counselor in my third year with Sierra Vista Primary School. I have worked the last two years at obtaining my LMHC license for mental health counseling, and received my license Dec. 2021. I plan to continue in furthering my education and career by obtaining my LPCC for clinical counseling.
From strategic planning to innovative solutions, my focus is always on building an efficient and results-driven relationship with my students and families. I’ll work with you to create a customized plan of action for your student. Get in touch to learn more about my vision and counseling approach.

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Navigating education during uncertain times

Please follow the link provided for the road map to returning to in person learning. Provided by the  U.S. Department of Education. 
https://sites.ed.gov/roadmap/parent-checklist/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

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Master of Education in School Counseling

New Mexico based support

I’ve always been committed to helping my students thrive and reach their goals. Every student is unique and important to me.

A school counseling license authorizes a qualified individual to provide a school level guidance program based on the American school counseling association national standards and focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student.

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The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

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Heater Kinney SVP School Counselor

Ruidoso, NM

575-258-6408

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