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About Our Counselors
Meet the Counselors
At Meadow View, we strive to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that is based on the American School Counselor Association's student standards: mindsets and behaviors for student success. The school counselor helps promote ALL students' social/emotional, career, and academic success through the services they provide. Providing targeted skill instruction through classroom lessons and small group instruction, responsive services (individual problem-solving and short-term counseling when needed), referrals to community agencies as needed, and systems-level support at MV and the district, as appropriate.
Students are typically identified as candidates for participating in a small group by their teacher, based on observation and data from staff related to students across settings, or across years. Parent and student voice is also a very important way to identify student needs. Students may be having challenges with big emotions, new worries, or other issues that we may not be aware of or may not present when we interact with them at school. If you think your child could benefit from small group instruction, short- term individual counseling, or you would like to talk with one of the counselors, please fill out the following form or contact a counselor during their office hours below. School counselors can provide short-term individual counseling, but if there is a more in-depth counseling need, we will provide a list of outside agencies/therapists to assist you and your child(ren).
To request consideration of your K-4th grade child for a small group, please complete this Small Group Consideration Form & Request for Short-Term Individual Counseling.
Amy Lokach, MV K-4 School Counselor
My name is Ms. Amy, and I am the K-4 Counselor here at Meadow View School. Having worked for 19 years in 4J school district before moving over to Bethel, my previous roles included Educational Assistant in the Cognitive Learning Center focused on Behavior at Kelly Middle School for 14 years before the program disbanded, and then I served as a Building Behavior Support Assistant at Kennedy Middle school for 5 years. I was inspired to complete my Master of Arts in K-12 school counseling at Bushnell University during my role as BBSA. Previously I graduated from University of Oregon in 1997 and I hold a BS in Sociology. I also earned a Social Science Associate’s Degree at Raritan Valley Community College.
I also have a long history with competitive swimming and was the assistant coach at North Eugene High School for 15 years and I coached Club Swimming at River Road Pool as well. In my free time I enjoy gardening, cooking, working out, and spending time with family and friends. I have a Dogue de Bordeaux pitbull mix rescue that is a surprisingly good trail and run buddy and I love to travel.
I have a deep understanding of struggles that students face and my mission is to serve each student and family so they reach their fullest potential. I try my best to meet the individual needs of students and families, while working to remove barriers so every student can be successful.
As a parent or guardian, please feel free to call or message me anytime to talk about concerns or questions. It is my job to help your student(s) feel supported.
Warmest regards,
Amy Lokach
Contact Information
Amy Lokach (she/her), Counselor
Email: amy.lokach@bethel.k12.or.us
Phone: (541) 607-9700 x2645
Offered Services:
Individual Counseling
I am happy to offer support to students individually, when needed. In an individual counseling session, solution focused work is key, while incorporating empathy and equity. I lean on an existential and person-centered approach, but adjust to student and school needs as ethics require. Students are able to problem-solve, work on individual skills and express their concerns in a safe space. Students can be referred by a parent or teacher, or they can self-refer by coming to check in with me during the day.
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling is an important way to help students who are dealing with similar issues. Staff help to identify students with similar issues during our grade level meetings. Small groups usually meet once a week for six sessions and vary throughout the school year based on student needs.
Sample Group Themes:
- Anxiety
- Friendship/Social Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotion Regulation
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Esteem
- Growth Mindset
- Self-Control
- Mindfulness
Classroom Lessons
Classroom lessons are an important part of a comprehensive school counseling program because it gives the counselor a chance to reach every student throughout the school year. Lesson information is also sent home to parents and guardians so everyone can be on the same page. Having conversations at home help to reinforce the skills being taught at school. Topics will include conflict management, bullying, self-control, kindness, growth-mindset, and career readiness. Each classroom will receive around 12 lessons throughout the year!
Wren Hewitt-Fulner, MV 5-8 School Counselor
I’m so excited to join the Meadowview team! I’m arriving here fresh from Pacific University’s Masters of Social Work program, and spent my second year internship as one of the student therapists at Bethel Health Center, transitioning to part time on site support of Meadowview students for hybrid instruction last spring.
My office is in Room 44, just past the band room on the way to the 5-8th wing of the school. There are countless ways I am available to support students, but two of my passion and focus areas are LGBTQ+ needs and suicide prevention, including upstream programs like Sources of Strength.
I’m also looking forward to facilitating lunchtime affinity groups/clubs for the middle school students, and would love to hear about any ideas you might have.
In my free time I like to garden - especially vegetables, herbs, and pollinator plants - play Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games, and spend time at the coast.
Ms. Sarah, Family Navigator
I'm excited to be part of the Meadow View community for a second year! As a Family Navigator, I work with students and families to learn about your goals, advocate for your needs, and identify resources. This might include getting connected to basic needs (e.g. food, clothing, housing), accessing mental health counseling, and problem-solving barriers to attendance. Please feel free to reach out!
What Do School Counselors Do All Day Anyway
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K-4 Small Groups- will be determined by need and the number of students needing a particular skill or topic as well as counselor availability. Typically groups have between 2-6 students of the same grade level, and run between 6-12 times. New research is showing that 12 weeks is optimal to get the most practice of the skills. And from past experiences, the more supervised practice a student has, the better they will be able to absorb and put the skills in practice. Therefore, I will be sending parents and teachers a little blurb each week about what we are learning in our small group so that parents & teachers can reinforce those skills with your child/student.
Common groups offered include:
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New Comers Group (4 weeks)- make new friends and connections at your new school.
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Emotional Regulation- identifying emotions and strategies to regulate them
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Social Skills Development/ Friendship Group- how to make friends, conflict resolution, etc.
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Worry Warriors- discuss worry and anxiety and strategies to address it.
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Super Flex- (for grades K-3) (becoming a social detective and learning to be a flexible thinker)
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School counselors provide professional short-term counseling and support for students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success. School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools. However, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources. Please check out our resources page or contact one of our counselors to talk further about outside counseling referrals.
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K-4th Grade will receive regular classroom lessons, following the ASCA standards and will be focusing on a character trait/social-emotional, academic or career topic each month. The Counseling Curriculum Map is below.
Kindergarten through 4th grade will have classroom lessons once monthly. Classroom lessons are on topics such as skills for learning, managing emotions, friendship, and problem solving. Grades K-5 use Second Step, We Have Skills, & Welcoming Schools taught by their classroom teacher, and Kelso's Choices, Zones of Regulation, and other supplemental materials are taught by the school counselor. Grades 6-8 use some of the same curriculum as well as Sources of Strength and other supplemental materials. The 8th graders also have an extra focus on preparing for high school and beyond. Sources of Strength is also being used in 4th-5th grades, and will be coming soon to our 2nd and 3rd graders.
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