Jeffco Virtual Academy Counseling Staff
Mission: Meet students at their current level and provide resources and tools for them to develop a strong foundation for a successful future.
Vision: The JVA Counseling Department believes all students can achieve academic success at high levels through a flexible blended model. A comprehensive and systemic guidance program is an integral part of the total education program that supports all students in their academic, personal/social and career development needs.
Services: Counseling opportunities, including academic, career, and social/emotional guidance, are provided for students in individual, small group, and classroom settings. Counselors meet weekly with JVA teams, facilitating communication among students, teachers, administration and families about students' needs. We are available to students and families for telephone, virtual and in-person conferences to address specific concerns. We encourage appointments so that we may better address your needs.
For information on JVA Counseling Resources, including up-to-date information on all things JVA, college planning, scholarships, credit recovery, mental health resources, and other pertinent information read the weekly Counseling Corner in the Otter News.
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Kelly Hyatt: Full-Time Students Grades 11-12
Bio: Kelly Hyatt is the Traditional High School Counselor at Jeffco Virtual Academy. Prior to JVA, she worked in Adams 14 School district as a middle school and high school counselor for 10 years. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Fort Hays State University and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling at University of Phoenix. She has been working and supporting adolescents to change their life trajectory towards their passions and find success since 2001. Kelly is married and has three wonderful children. She enjoys reading, traveling, skiing, and spending time with her amazing family!
720-509-9257
[email protected]
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Suzanne Jimenez: Full-Time Students Grade 10 & TAG Pathway
Bio: Suzanne Jimenez has been a school counselor since 2001. Prior to joining JVA in 2009, she was a counselor at Elizabeth High School and Columbine High School. Mrs. Jimenez received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a M.A. in Counseling from the University of Colorado-Denver. Mrs. Jimenez enjoys helping students through their challenging teen years and reaching the goals they set for themselves. In May 2012, Mrs. Jimenez received the Online Counselor Recognition Award from the Colorado Department of Education for her work with online students. Mrs. Jimenez moved to Colorado for graduate school in 1998. She lives in Littleton with her husband and enjoys hiking, biking, writing, and traveling.
720-234-8266
[email protected]
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Susan Milliken: Full-Time Students Grades 6-9
Bio: Susan Milliken is a counselor at JVA. As a former ESL teacher, she had the opportunity to work at many Jeffco Schools with the most recent being Wheat Ridge High School. She earned a B.S. in English Education from Millersville University, a M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from West Chester University, and a M.A. in Education Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She also attained certifications in Cognitive Coaching and Gifted and Talented Education.
Ms. Milliken speaks Spanish! She enjoys working with today's diverse student population and helps to ensure they are prepared to become the next generation of leaders by offering support, guidance, and opportunities during the challenging adolescent years. Ms. Milliken moved to Colorado in 2004 and she lives in Lakewood with her husband and young daughter. She loves to hike, ski, kayak, travel and spend time with friends and family.
720-588-2123
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