“Success ~ To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children;  to earn the appreciation of honest critics …to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better…to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.  This is success.”    Ralph Waldo Emerson

Focus areas: 

• Classroom guidance: I teach lessons in Conflict Management, Safe Choices, Substance Abuse Prevention and Careers to all children.
• Small groups: I am available to run small groups in areas such as divorce, friendship, self-esteem, etc.  I love getting to know students well and being able to help them with difficult personal issues.
• Individual work with students: Children are free to come and talk when they need to.  I am a good listener and I give them positive feedback as we solve problems together.
• Parent education: I teach a parenting class in the evenings called Love and Logic.  I highly recommend it to parents!
• Parent/staff consultation: I am always available to consult with parents and staff members.
• Other: I help plan Red Ribbon Week activities (a drug prevention program),  coordinate Operation School Bell for children needing school clothes, and am the 504 Coordinator at C.M.

Jeanie Ballanti

Educational background and experience:  I have a master’s degree in psychology and a lifetime teaching credential.

I am the proud Mom of two grown sons, Loren and Jared.  In my spare time I love to walk the Greenbelt or workout at Gold’s, play the piano, share dreams with my dream group, knit, and read.

To email the counselor please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org

For more information about our District's Counseling program:
District Counseling Department | Classroom Guidance Units | Small Groups
Parent Education | Individual Student Counseling & Parent/Staff Consultation