Hello! My name is Kim Novacek, and this is my second year as the School Counselor at J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School. I hold a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and a master's degree in both education and school counseling.

Before joining the Kelly community, I worked as a 6th grade school counselor at Valley Middle School, Elroy Schroeder Middle School, and South Middle School. After spending four years working with middle school students, I transitioned to Lake Agassiz Elementary. I also taught first grade at Carl Ben Eielson Elementary and Prairie View Elementary in Devils Lake. I really enjoy working with elementary students, and was very excited when the school counseling position opened up at Kelly! I was even more excited when I was offered the position! I am very fortunate to work with the students, staff, and families at Kelly!

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and baking.