Your Counselors:
Ms. Amy Espinoza– School Counselor for K-2nd Grade. [email protected] (904) 547-3739
My name is Amy Espinoza, K-2 Counselor for MCA. I graduated with my master of science degree and credential in school counseling from National University. This is my 5th year as a counselor. I love helping children and families! Supporting children with social emotional, academic, and career areas is my passion. I have also taught 1st grade for 3 years, coached water polo for 9 years, and worked in various other capacities in schools. I have 3 daughters: Nicole 26 is in the Navy and just returned from an over 9-month deployment, Natalie 24 is in her 2nd year of teaching 3rd grade at a private school, and Nina 21 is in her senior year at FIU majoring in psychology. I also have 3 pugs-Rocco 6, Ozzy and Odie 2. I was born and raised in Simi Valley, California, and have recently relocated to Flagler Beach. When I am not helping children, you will find me at the beach reading or just watching the waves with my husband.
One of my favorite quotes is from Shakespeare. “There is nothing either good or bad, but THINKING makes it so”.
Ms. Ellen Dail – School Counselor for 3-5th Grade.
[email protected] (904) 547-3736
Ellen Dail is the 3-5 grade school counselor. Mrs. Dail works with individual students, small groups and goes into classrooms to do guidance lessons. She is also available to consult with parents and teachers on social, emotional, and academic areas.
Mrs. Dail believes that it is pivotal to help students feel connected, accepted, and safe in the school environment.
What Mrs. Dail wants for herself, and her students is to …
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can, In all the places you can,
At all the times you can, to all the people you can,
As long as ever you can”. – John Wesley
A few facts about Mrs. Dail:
-Born and raised in Colombia, South America.
-Loves Permaculture gardening, food fermentation, and Nature.
-Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Masters in Counselor Education.
-Has been a school counselor in St Johns County for over 20 years.
Mrs. Amy DiDomenico “Mrs. D”- School Counselor for grades 6-7 (7th Grade Last Names A-L). Feel free to email me or call at (904) 547- 3735.
Hello! My name is Amy DiDomenico, I am from up north, from Pennsylvania, however born and raised in NH. I came down to Florida eight years ago. When I am not at school I am running around with my family. We enjoy going to the pool, the park, and spending time with family and friends. I have been a school counselor for 9 years, with this being my 5th year at MCA. Mill Creek has been amazing with wonderful staff and students! I look forward to another great year! Throughout the year I will be providing guidance lessons on friendships, communication skills, social skills, to name a few. Please do not hesitate to reach out either through email or phone. I am always happy to help!
Mr. Rick Seifert – School Counselor for grades 7-8 (7th Grade Last Names M-Z). Feel free to email me or call at (904) 547-3749.
My name is Rick Seifert and I am very happy to be here at MCA as the 7th and 8th grade counselor! Before coming to MCA, I was the 8th grade counselor at Pacetti Bay for four years. My family and I escaped the cold and moved to St. Johns County four years ago. We moved from Long Island, NY where I had lived my entire life. My wife and I have two sons and we love our lifestyle spending time outdoors at the beach, the pool and hanging out with friends. I am very excited about the school year ahead and I look forward to working with our students to ensure that they have a happy and successful school year. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your child.
Below is a list of the services we offer here at Mill Creek Academy:
-Short-term individual counseling, small group counseling, responsive services, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers and other departments to help create plans that foster student success and growth, referrals to outside counseling agencies, classroom guidance lessons (focused on personal, social and emotional growth)/based on the American School Counselor Association’s Mindsets/Behavior Standards.
To schedule an appointment to talk with Ms. Espinoza, Ms. Dail. Ms. DiDomenico, or Mr. Seifert please call the numbers above or e-mail (see links above) to set up an appointment.