COUNSELING NEWS

ckane@northstarcharter.org

kmahaffey@northstarcharter.org

 Kristin Mahaffey is excited to continue serving the students and families of North Star as the K–8 School Counselor. In this role, she works closely with students, staff, and families to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of every learner. Partnering with our secondary counselor, she is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where students feel valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.

Helping students build resilience, develop healthy relationships, and navigate challenges is at the heart of her work. She believes that every child has unique strengths and is passionate about helping students discover their potential while cultivating kindness, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Outside of school, Kristin is the proud mother of two children and has been married to her husband for over twenty years. She is also pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) to further expand her ability to support children and families. Since joining North Star in 2018 as a paraprofessional, she has had the privilege of serving the school community in a variety of roles and is honored to continue supporting students in her role as school counselor.