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Ms. Rachel Robinson - 6th Grade Counselor

Ms. Robinson has been a school counselor since 2025 and began her career at Cuthbertson Middle School! She has lived in Union County for many years and was a student at Union County Public Schools in elementary and middle school. She graduated from Anderson University, SC, with her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and from Liberty University with her Master's degree in School Counseling. 
 
Ms. Robinson is a member of the American School Counselor Association and the North Carolina School Counselors Association. She has a passion for working with students and helping them to grow through academic, career, and social/emotional development. She is excited to support the sixth grade class this year!
 
If you need Ms. Robinson's assistance, please fill out a referral form here. 
 
 
 

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Mr. Kurt Miller - 7th Grade Counselor

I have worked in education as a school counselor since 2007, after graduating from Syracuse University with my Master's in School Counseling. I worked in the Syracuse City School District at Henninger High School until 2009, before moving to Waxhaw in 2009. I began my journey in NC working as a school counselor at the brand-new Cuthbertson Middle School before going on to Cuthbertson High from 2010 through 2016. In addition to being employed as a counselor, I coach football at Cuthbertson High School. 

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. I went to Duke University for my undergrad, earning a BA in Sociology. I am married with two daughters, Emery and Ella.

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Hillary Vaughn - 8th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Vaughn has had the privilege of being a school counselor since 2012 when she graduated with her Masters in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Originally a midwestern girl, she now lives right here in Waxhaw with her husband and four children. 

Mrs. Vaughn is a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a member of the American School Counselor Association and North Carolina School Counselors Association.   She has worked with K-8 students and enjoys helping kids grow socially and emotionally throughout their school careers.  She has a passion for emotional/behavioral regulation, trauma-informed care, character and leadership development, and helping kids learn coping and connecting skills.  Mrs. Vaughn loves working for UCPS and seeing the students continually gain skills that will make them successful, not only in the classroom but also as contributing members of the world we live in today.

If you need Mrs. Vaughn’s assistance, please fill out a referral form here: 

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Confidentiality Statement

  • School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).

    The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:

    • To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
    • To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
    • To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
    • To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
    • To keep personal notes separate from educational records and not disclose their contents except when privacy exceptions exist
    • To seek guidance from supervisors and appropriate legal advice when their records are subpoenaed
    • To assert their belief that information shared by students is “confidential” and should not be revealed without the student’s consent
    • To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)