Mill Creek Elementary School

  • MEET THE counselors

    Mrs. Van Valkenburgh has a BA in Human Growth and Learning K-8, a MA in Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family, and holds an Endorsement in Professional School Counseling. She has 13 years experience as a classroom teacher and this is her second year as a Professional School Counselor. She enjoys using her education and life experience to serve the school community through this role. Mrs. Van Valkenburgh will be serving Mill Creek Elementary full-time this year. You may contact Mrs. Van Valkenburgh via email (kimberly.vanvalkenburgh@knoxschools.org) or by calling (865)594–1907 ext.31660.

     

    Mrs. Kara Petrowski has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology along with a Master's degree in counseling with a specialization in

    Mrs. Kara Petrowski has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology along with a Master's degree in counseling with a  specialization in School Counseling, both through the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her previous 7 years working as a Professional School Counselor and educator, she has had the chance to work in every school level (elementary, middle and high school). She is honored for the opportunity to get to serve the Hardin Valley Community and work part-time at Mill Creek Elementary this school year. You may contact Mrs. Petrowksi via email (kara.petrowski@knoxschools.org) or by calling (865)594-1907 ext. 31660.

    ABOUT Mill Creek COUNSELING PROGRAM

    Mill Creek Elementary School offers a wide variety of counseling services that follow the American School Counseling Association's national model. Our framework consists of the following four components: define, manage, deliver, and assess.

    DEFINE

    Your Mill Creek Elementary School Counselors follow both student and professional standards that support the development and implementation of our program.

    MANAGE

    We focus our helping role by practicing within the mission set forth by the Counseling Department within Knox County Schools. The mission statement can be found below:

    "The mission of the Knox County School Counseling Program is to provide every student with a comprehensive school counseling program centered around an engaging curriculum that encourages growth in academic, career and personal/social domains".

    DELIVER

    Your Mill Creek Elementary School Counselors will deliver both direct and indirect services through our school counseling curriculum instruction, consultation, collaboration, and counseling services.

    ASSESS

    With the support of our Advisory Council, we will strive to assess both our effectiveness and the contributions we make to all our students' development throughout their elementary school years.

    Curriculum Map for Classroom Lessons

     

    STUDENT REFERRAL FORM

    To fill out a student referral form, please either click on the Otter or use the QR code below. Our counselors will review your concerns and move forward as soon as possible.