Name: Wendy Kiang-Spray
Email:Wendy_KiangSpray@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level: 6th grade counselor.
3 fun facts about yourself: When I'm not at Silver Creek, I like to spend time with my family and my dog Lucky, work in my garden, read, and keep my Duolingo streak alive.
My favorite thing to do is travel and my favorite country that I've visited is Switzerland. One day, I think I'd like to be an audiobook narrator!
2 ways you take care of your own mental health: Something I do to protect my mental health is to be kind to myself. I'd be glad to talk with you about what that means! I also try hard to limit my social media and screen time.
1 thing you wish you could tell your middle school self: One thing I would tell my middle school self is: be confident and proud of all the things that make you different because that's what makes you special!
Name: Kristin Kehr
Email:Kristin_N_Kehr@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level: 7th grade counselor.
3 fun facts about yourself: I learned two new hobbies this summer: needlepoint and Mahjong. I live in DC and love to go on walks around the city. I grew up in Montgomery County and went to Wootton High School.
2 ways you take care of your own mental health: I love to workout and spend time with my friends!
1 thing you wish you could tell your middle school self: Other people’s opinions of you do not define you. Be proud of who you are!
Name: Lauren Robinson
Email:Lauren_E_Robinson@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level: 8th grade counselor (A - K)
3 fun facts about yourself: I have a St. Berdoodle named Lucy. I was awarded class clown of my high school. I was a ballet dancer for several years and danced in college.
2 ways you take care of your own mental health: I spend time laughing with friends and family. I make sure I schedule down time in my day (relaxing on the couch, porch, or patio and vegging out with my favorite blanket and snack and/or drink.)
1 thing you wish you could tell your middle school self: Be kind to yourself and breathe, this too shall pass.
Name: Susan Levine
Email:Susan_A_Levine@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level: 8th grade counselor (L - Z)
3 fun facts about yourself: I grew up in Massachusetts. I have 3 fantastic mostly adult daughters, I use to play on 3 soccer teams at the same time.
2 ways you take care of your own mental health: I exercise I (Iove to run). I spend time with the most adorable dog named Rory.
1 thing you wish you could tell your middle school self: Middle school is so hard, but it will not define your whole life.
Name:Kara Burdette
Email:Kara_L_Burdette@mcpsmd.org
Grade Level: Registrar/Counseling Secretary
3 fun facts about yourself: I grew up in Kensington. I went through MCPS as a student (Oakland Terrace ES, Sligo MS, and Einstein HS). I love live music and going to concerts.
2 ways you take care of your own mental health: I spend time with my grandchildren. I listen to music to help regulate my emotions - different genres depending on how I am feeling.
1 thing you wish you could tell your middle school self: Friendships and friend groups will change, but someone you haven’t even met yet will be the person who grows with you into adulthood and becomes your closest friend.