Heather Mills is the Director of Guidance and College Counseling at Covenant Day School. Double-majoring in history/political science and secondary education with a minor in Bible, she earned her undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She earned her master's degree in history from Winthrop University. She has twenty three years of experience in education and twenty years working with students in the field of guidance and college counseling. Growing up on college campuses has given her a unique perspective on the significance of the college years. Her passion is to see students embracing a lifelong love of learning, growing in their knowledge of truth while wrestling with the challenges of life, and discovering how to integrate their faith and learning. She seeks to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, discover God’s calling in their lives, and encourage them to use their giftedness in their vocation.
She seeks to assist all high school students throughout their academic career in order to be well prepared for a life of service beyond Covenant Day. This includes course selections, academic counseling, and navigating the college search and admissions process. She is available to meet with all juniors and their parents mid-year to discuss the timeline, importance, and process of considering college options as well as with the seniors, who are regularly checking in with her throughout their final year. She recognizes that it is a privilege to walk alongside students during these high school years and strives to offer them a helpful perspective. Whether she is having a one-on-one conversation with a student, meeting with an entire class, or presenting to parents at a college information event, Heather reminds her audience of God’s goodness and sovereignty in each of our lives and that rather than determining our futures, we ought to discover them.