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The Power of Kindness
"When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world." -Harold Kushner
Meet Lynn/Urquides' School Counselor
Hello! My name is Ally Kittle, I am the School Counselor here at Lynn/Urquides. I would love to introduce myself and explain more about my role here. I have been at Lynn since August 2023, first as an intern, and now as a Certified Professional School Counselor. I earned my Masters Degree from the University of Arizona in May of 2024. I became a School Counselor because I am passionate about mental health and wellbeing!My involvement with students takes place in a variety of ways. One of the functions of my role in the school is to implement school wide prevention programs, such as bullying prevention, character education, drug and alcohol awareness, and career education. The primary way this takes place is through the form of classroom lessons. Students see me twice per month for 30-45 minutes each lesson. In addition to classroom lessons, students are able to participate in small group lessons. In these small groups I facilitate learning and connection on many different topics. Each group has a particular focus, examples include, grief, social skills, friendship, or coping with family changes. These groups run throughout the school year and typically last around six weeks. All students at Lynn are able to meet with me individually as well, as needed. Students can see me before and after school, as well as throughout the day with permission of their teacher or other staff member. Other responsibilities of the School Counselor include attending 504 and IEP meetings as needed, parent-teacher conferences, and supporting the families of our students. As the School Counselor this year it is my goal to build connections with all students at Lynn to make sure everyone feels welcome and included. By supporting and empowering students, we can create a campus community of resilience and kindness.
If you would like to connect with me, please reach out to me by email, by Class Dojo, or by phone at 520-908-4084.
Kindly,
Ally Clingman-Kittle, M.A.
Counselor
Contact Ms. Clingman Kittle by email
520-908-4084
Community Wide Crisis Line
520-622-6000
TUSD Main
520-225-6000
Pima County Parenting Coalition
520-792-5704
Public Library Info
520-791-4010
Mission Public Library
520-594-5325