Counselor Mission:
The mission of the Sand Creek High School Counseling Program is to ensure equitable access to comprehensive academic, social/emotional, and college/career supports. Through collaboration with staff, families, and community members, counselors empower all students to cultivate a sense of belonging, discover their purpose, pursue their passions, and grow into the best versions of themselves.
Counselor Vision:
The vision of Sand Creek High School Counseling Program is to open doors to success and opportunity by fostering the core belief that every student is capable of achieving their lifelong goals. We strive to empower students to develop confidence in their character and embody qualities such as resilience, competence, kindness, and strength.
Email: tracy.chipps@d49.org
Phone: 719-495-1186
B.A. Psychology
M.A. Clinical Mental Health
M.A. School Counseling
Tracy Chipps
Counselor, Last Names A-F
Ms. Tracy holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and earned two Master’s degrees, both from the University of Northern Colorado, in clinical mental health and school counseling. She also holds a grief and loss specialization from the American School Counselor Association. Ms. Tracy has been at Sand Creek since the 2019-2020 school year. She is passionate about helping students navigate through the challenges and complexities of adolescence and helping them to find the strength within themselves to accomplish their goals.
Ms. Tracy is the proud parent of two active children. Her hobbies include spending time with her children, reading, hiking, and martial arts.
Ana Palacios
Counselor, Last Names G-M
Hey Creek Nation! My name is Ana Palacios and I am so excited to join Sand Creek High School as your new counselor! My goal is to help you all navigate this crazy thing we call life. If you need help with academics, college, and career planning or just someone to talk to, my door is always open to you.
My journey in education and student support helped me discover my
passion for counseling and advocating for students. As a proud mexicana y puertorriqueña, my identity plays a huge role in the love and empathy I bring into this work every day. I believe every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and capable of success.
Outside of work, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my wife and
our puppy, Sasha! A fun fact about me is that my dream job would be to
become a food journalist because I love food, culture, and storytelling. I
can’t wait to meet all of you and become part of Creek Nation!
Myranda Taylor
Counselor, Last Names N-Z
My name is Myranda Taylor and is my fourth year here at Sand Creek and my 8th year as a Licensed School Counselor. I previously worked in Tennessee at a High School where I also served as the Varsity Swim Coach.
Here at Sand Creek I am an active member of our Renaissance Team and part of the Graduation Planning Team. My favorite part about working at Sand Creek is the community! The students and families are always so kind, the community is always supportive and engaged in what we do, and my fellow colleagues are some of the best in education! I am honored to be a Scorpion!
Lets have a great year, Sand Creek!
Sarah Rawlinson
Dean of Academic Advisement, Last Names M-Z
Let’s GO Scorpions!
I’m Sarah Rawlinson, your Academic Advisor for last names M–Z, and I’m thrilled to be part of your journey!
I can’t wait to get to know you and help you map out your goals—whether you're planning for college, exploring career paths, or just figuring out your next steps. Whatever it is, I’m here for you!
I’m a big fan of skiing, I’m always up for great music, and I love spending time with my family.
Fun fact: I’m born and raised in Rhode Island—yep, the tiniest state in the U.S., but full of personality!
Got questions about credits? Thinking about your future? Or just want to talk?
Shoot me an email—I'd love to hear from you!
Let’s make this an amazing year! 
Michael Sory
Dean of Academic Advisement, Last Names A-L
Mr. Sory is the Academic Advisor for students with a last name beginning with A-L. Mr. Sory has been at Sand Creek High School since 2018. Before that, he worked in Illinois, Texas, Taiwan and Oregon. He has been a College Admission Counselor, Teacher, Dean of Students and Asst. Principal. Mr. Sory has also coached Football, Lacrosse and Ice Hockey. In his spare time, he travels, coaches his kids' sports teams and supports Liverpool Football Club. he has a passion for helping kids get to their next steps and is always excited to work with you.
Email: julianne.fleming@d49.org
Phone: 719.495.1169
BA, Psychology UCCS
MA, Counseling and Human Services UCCS
Nationally Certified Counselor
Julie Fleming
Dean of Concurrent Enrollment
Hi Scorpions! I am so excited to be a part of Creek Nation! Prior to coming to Sand Creek in 2025, I worked for Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) supporting Concurrent Enrollment students across Colorado Springs. I have also worked for UCCS, Pueblo Community College and another high school in D49. I earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and Human Services from UCCS, and I am a licensed School Counselor. My true passion is helping students access college and career opportunities while still in high school.
When I am not at Sand Creek, you might find me reading, gardening or hiking, and spending time with my husband, and my twin sons who attend elementary school in D11.
Brooke Phillips
Counseling Secretary
Hi Scorpions! I'm Brooke Phillips. I just moved to Colorado but have been traveling here for the last several years to snowboard! Before here, I was living in Japan for 7 months, enjoying the greatest time of my life.
I'm here to help you with anything you might need. This could be setting up an appointment, awnsering questions, helping you find who you need, or even just help you find 10 minutes of peace. You can find me at the front desk in the Student Success Center. I can't wait to meet every single one of you this year! We're going to learn, work, and succeed together!
Haleigh Hutson
Registrar
My name is Haleigh Hutson, and I am a proud military spouse and dedicated mom. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler and have more than 10 years of experience in healthcare administration, customer service, and office coordination. My husband, Carson, serves as an EOD Tech for the United States Air Force, and together we are raising our two children, Remington and Trigg. As a military family, we value resilience, adaptability, community, and making meaningful connections wherever life takes us. We enjoy spending time outdoors, supporting our children’s activities, and creating lasting memories together as a family. I can't wait to help serve all the Sand Creek Families and have an amazing year.