Student Support Services

Mykila Christopher

I am a proud graduate of Tates Creek High School myself. I went on to pursue my bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky in Family Studies and I am currently working on my master’s degree at the University of The Cumberlands. Most of my professional experience consists of me working with adolescents. It is truly something that I enjoy and I do believe it is my passion. My office is room 207e in the Media Center.

Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Andrea Covarrubias

Hello, my name is Andréa Covarrubias. I was raised in the Tates Creek area. I attended Millcreek Elementary, Tates Creek Middle, and graduated from Tates Creek High School. I also cheered varsity while in attendance. I completed undergrad at The University of Kentucky with a bachelors in Spanish. I am currently in graduate school at the University of Kentucky pursuing a masters in social work. Once completed, I will continue my education towards a doctorate in social work. I have a natural inclination towards serving others. The Youth Services Center works alongside staff, community partners, and agencies to eliminate and/or reduce barriers that impede one's education. Students and their families may utilize services provided by the center while in attendance. The YSC is in room E106

Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Gaby Baca

Buenas, my name is Gaby Baca and I am the Latino Family and Community Liaison. I am so excited to start this role and serve our TCHS community. In this role, I will serve as a bilingual campus resource to connect Latino students and their families to school and community resources. As a first generation student and daughter of immigrants, I recognize navigating the educational system comes with various barriers. My hope is to be that connector to help the next generation of students accomplish their educational goals.

Buenas, mi nombre es Gaby Baca y soy la Enlace Latina de Familia y la Comunidad. Estoy muy emocionada de comenzar este trabajo y servir a la comunidad de TCHS. En esta función, serviré como un recurso bilingüe para conectar a los estudiantes latinos y sus familias con los recursos de la escuela y la comunidad. Como estudiante de primera generación e hija de inmigrantes, reconozco que navegar por el sistema educativo conlleva varias barreras. Mi esperanza es ser la conexión para ayudar a la próxima generación de estudiantes lograr sus objetivos educativos.

My office is room 207f in the Media Center. Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Haneen Abu Zaghrit

My role in the school is to work with school staff, students, families, and community agencies to identify anything that could be impacting student’s success. Once those causes are identified, I then assist in removing or reducing those barriers to academic achievement by focusing on the emotional, behavioral, and social influences that affect a student’s learning in school. This can be achieved by parent meetings, group or individual sessions and/or teacher conferences. My office is room D105a.

Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Emily Dove

I have been working as a school psychologist both in the Kansas City and Lexington areas for 10 years. I am from Lexington, KY and attended Veterans Park, LTMS, Tates Creek High School. I then received a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University followed by a three-year graduate program in School Psychology at the University of Kentucky. I am very excited to be a part of the Tates Creek family again. My role here at TCHS is to support our students and teachers in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. I strive to create a safe and positive school environment for all students. Students are welcome to stop by anytime in Rm D111c or email me at Emily.Dove@fayette.kyschools.us.

Stephanie Bruce

I have served our students and families at Tates Creek for 14 years, first as a Guidance Counselor and now as a Mental Health Specialist. I graduated from Eastern Ky University with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Minor in Child & Family Studies. I also received a Masters in Education, School Counseling Degree and my Rank 1 Certification from EKU. I recently earned credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My role as a Mental Health Specialist is to provide individual counseling services and mental health support to students who are struggling with a variety of personal, social, or emotional issues and concerns. I also refer students to outside agencies when additional support and therapeutic interventions are needed. Academic success and potential is increased when children have positive mental health and access to appropriate services. Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Shakira Mason-Goldsmith

Students can sign up to meet with me here: Appointment Request

Visit our Mental Health Support website here: bit.ly/CreekSupport

Parents, Students, and Academy Counselors can make a referral for DMHS Counseling Services here: Referral