Meet Chris Burr, Principal

Welcome to a new academic year at Mill Creek Middle School!  We are very excited that you are a Mill Creek Knight and we look forward to the many opportunities we will have to work together in leading the charge to become stronger learners and leaders.

 We understand that learning during a pandemic is challenging,  but we are remain committed to the safety and learning successes of all of our students and staff alike.  There is a climate of excellence, hard work and positive relationships here at Mill Creek and together we can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger because of and in spite of them. Whether you learn from campus or learn via our Virtual Academy, we want you to know that you are welcomed, you are supported, and that we expect great things of you.   Simply put, we want to support you in being your very best,  giving your best and doing your best - as a leader and learner in our school. 

Meet Zindy Wilfong, Assistant Principal

I am honored to be a part of Mill Creek Middle School as the Assistant Principal.

Experience 

I worked in Marketing and Accounting for several years. In 2007 I decided to become a Spanish teacher and obtained my teaching license as a Lateral Entry educator. Being born in Costa Rica, I felt excited to teach students my language and culture. I have spent the last 15 years with Catawba County Schools. I started my teaching career at Maiden Middle School as a Spanish teacher. In 2021, I took a position at Maiden High School and continued teaching Spanish.

Education 

Appalachian State University – Graduate Certificate in School Administration    

Appalachian State University – Masters, Instructional Technology

Professional Education License, Spanish (Grades K-12)- RALC

B.S. Business Administration- Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Why I Became an Educator

I am passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and invest in their education. I also come from a family of educators. My father was a principal, and my grandmother, two aunts, and a sister were teachers as well.

Favorite Activities

I love to spend time with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy practicing yoga, reading and watching TV.