Mrs. Susan Floriana Riley
Counseling
sriley@bk.org

Her students keep her very busy, but Mrs. Riley loves helping each and every one. She is a compassionate counselor and spends most of her day engaged in assisting students in numerous ways. Whether wrestling with life struggles, searching for answers, or planning for college Susan’s students know she will provide the needed help. Mrs. Riley’s engaging personality and wonderful humor allow her students to easily connect with her and rely on her.

Mrs. Riley also teaches Art and Music Appreciation and Drawing. In these popular classes Susan guides students in new art experiences. Students respond well and excel in her classes, creating fantastic pieces of art while learning about different artistic traditions. Drawing students learn skills that nurture their innate talent allowing them to draw far better than expected. According to Susan Riley, learning is a path the student and teacher travel together. Mrs. Riley’s students describe her path with the following adjectives: fun, creative, passionate, inviting, helpful, relaxed and nice.

Mrs. Riley earned her Bachelors degree in Art with a minor in Education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She then earned a Masters in Counseling – Developmental Issues, from the University of Denver, CO. Susan is also a member of the Idaho School Counseling Association and the Idaho Arts Education Association.

Away from school Susan has many interests. She loves hiking, birding, bookmaking, watercolors, quilts, food, calligraphy, music and reading. She loves all things wild and environmental. She has worked with the Center for New Americans and has done the “Ride to Remember” bike ride with the Alzheimer’s Association.