Rachel Luks Petraska

Rachel Luks Petraska, M.S. Shelburne Community School, School Counselor, grades 6-8 (She/Her/Hers)

Rachel has been working in the education field for more than 25 years as a teacher and school counselor.  She is currently working as the school counselor for grades 6-8 at Shelburne Community School. Her work includes serving as an adjunct professor and internship supervisor at the University of Vermont.   Rachel has served on a VT AOE Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA) Review Team, to review masters-level educational programs in Vermont and a review and revision panel for the VT school counseling endorsement.  Over the last two years, Rachel worked with peers across the state on an ad-hoc committee to bring a comprehensive school counseling framework to VT.

Certifications:  PK-12 School Counseling 

Education: BS, University of Vermont; MS, University of Vermont

Educational Interests: Student mentoring programs, flexible pathways, restorative practices, mentoring colleagues.

Outside Interests:  Walking, exploring the mountains of Vermont, training our new puppy, and spending time with friends and family.