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Tucson Unified Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo kicked off Love of Reading month at Lynn Urquides Elementary School, reading to students in the library and touring the school. He stopped by classrooms to see the amazing learning happening firsthand! 
Tucson Unified Superintendent Dr. Trujillo recently visited our school!
Meet Ally Kittle, the dedicated school counselor at Lynn-Urquides! Ally has been part of the community for nearly two years, making a lasting impact on students and staff.
Ally grew up in Prescott, Arizona, before heading to Flagstaff to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northern Arizona University. Her journey then brought her to Tucson, where she completed her master’s degree in counseling at the University of Arizona in May 2024.
Ally first joined the Lynn-Urquides team as an intern in August 2023. At the time, the school had gone nearly a year without a counselor, so her arrival was met with open arms. Now, in her first year as a certified counselor, Ally is thriving in her full-time role.
When asked about her favorite part of being a counselor, Ally lights up. “Getting to be here with the kids is the best part of every day. I don’t leave this place without getting at least 30 hugs. Being part of their educational journey and their lives is really special.”
Ally emphasizes the importance of having a full-time counselor on campus. “Kids go through so many changes — in their families, friendships, and personal lives. Having someone they can talk to, or just a space to cool off, encourages them to open up about their mental health. It helps break the stigma and teaches them it’s okay to be vulnerable as they grow into adulthood.”
Outside of work, Ally loves spending time with her dog Ziggy, a unique Chihuahua-Italian Greyhound mix with three legs. Together, they enjoy exploring Tucson’s parks and soaking up the sunshine. Ally is also an avid reader and appreciates all that Tucson’s community has to offer.
Fun fact! As a teenager, Ally was a foreign exchange student in Zeitz, a small town in eastern Germany. Her experience there offered her a unique cultural perspective, and she fondly recalls being asked if she rode a horse to school!
Lynn-Urquides is going to have 6th grade here starting the 2024-2025 school year! TUSD has selected our school to become a Pre-K-6th grade school. This is exciting for our kids and families that want to stay in an elementary environment that will better prepare their children for a 7th and 8th grade Middle School experience. We are creating what our 6th grade middle school addition will be and how it will operate. The children will emulate a true middle school experience that will include core classes and electives. The children will switch classes and have changes throughout their day. The district is assisting us with the instruction and operational design for our new 6th grade. We will communicate any new information as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please call us at the office (520) 908-4000.