A

Adam, J. Miller
Middle School & Upper School Visual Arts
B.F.A., Art & Photography, University of Arizona
(719) 434-3588

Allen, Stacy
Receptionist and Events Coordinator
(719) 434-3510

Allred, Georgia
Learning Team Director
B.A., Arts-English, Arizona State University
Post B.S., Education-Special Education, University of Phoenix
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix
(719) 434-3521

Anterra, Bette
Technology Integration Specialist, Spring Trip Coordinator
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Maine
M.A., Education, University of Maine-Orono
(719) 434-3531

Arnold, Joseph
Middle School & Upper School French, World Language Chair
B.A., French, Southern Utah University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 231

B

Benson, David
Upper School History
B.A., Non-Western History, French, University of Pennsylvania
M.A., African History, University of Wisconsin at Madison
(719) 475-9747 ext. 256

Biedermann, Will
Physical Education, Physical Education Department Chair
B.A., Physical Education, Luther College, Iowa
Graduate studies, Arizona State University
(719) 434-3575

Birnbaum, Lisa
4th Grade
B.S., Recreation and Leisure Studies, Montclair State University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of New Hampshire
(719) 475-9747 ext. 208

Bray, Sandy
Children's School Drama and Vocal Music
B.S., Education, Emporia State University
(719) 434-3581

Brown, Bev
Library Assistant
B.S.,University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana
M.S., University of Southern California
(719) 434-3519

Bryan, Tim
Maintenance Technician
A.A., HVAC, Technical Trades Institute
(719) 636-9070

C

Carpenter, Michael
Head Librarian
B.A., Classics, University of New Mexico
M.A., Classics, University of Colorado at Boulder
(719) 434-3511

Cleckler, Jon
Middle School & Upper School Counselor
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder
M.A., Pacific University
(719) 434-3526

Craig, Candace
Middle School English & History
B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Cleveland State University
M.A., English Literature, Cleveland State University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 229

D

Daly, Maggie
5th Grade
B.A., Political Science, St. Norbert College
M.Ed., Elementary Education, DePaul University, Chicago
(719) 475-9747 ext. 207

de Juan, Lori (formerly Ms. Moore)
3rd Grade
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Missouri
(719) 475-9747 ext. 200

F

Fitts, Theresa
Assistant Director of Advancement Services and Alumni Relations
B.A., Human Resource Management, California State University
M.B.A., Golden Gate University
(719) 434-3501

G

Gaskin, Jennifer
Upper School Science
B.S., Botany, University of Oklahoma
M.S., Botany, University of Oklahoma
(719) 475-9747 ext. 563

Goldenbough, JoAnna
Upper School Administrative Assistant and Registrar
B.A., Behavioral Sciences, National University, San Diego, CA
(719) 434-3570

Graham, Hether
Middle School Administrative Assistant, Assistant to Head of School
B.S., Computer Information Systems, Colorado State University
(719) 434-3560

H

Hannigan, Debra
Middle School Mathematics and Science
B.A., Geology, Colorado College
M.S., Science and Environmental Education, Cornell University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 214

Harris, Linda
Head of Upper School
B.A., Social Sciences, Callison College of the University of the Pacific
M.A., Curriculum & Teaching/International Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
(719) 434-3571

Hatch, Anne
Middle School English
B.A., English, Carleton College
M.Ed., Education, UCLA
(719) 475-9747 ext. 625

Haynes, Rusty
College Counselor
B.S., Psychology, Oklahoma State University
M.S., Counseling and Guidance, Oklahoma State University
(719) 434-3573

Hedden, Jennifer
Upper School Mathematics
B.A., Spanish and Math, University of Wisconsin
M.S., Mathematics Teaching Emphasis, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
(719) 475-9747 ext. 236

Hemenway, Cullan
Head of Middle School, Director of Technology
B.A., Elementary Education, Trinity University
M.S., Educational Leadership, University of Houston
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Houston
(719) 434-3516

Hesselberg, Lee
PreKindergarten
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado
(719) 475-9747 ext. 203

Humphries, Elaine
Children's School Spanish and Children's School Counselor
B.A., Spanish, San Diego State University
M.S., Counselor Education, San Diego State University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 502

J

James, Jessica
Director of Communications
B.S., Marketing, Miami University, Ohio
(719) 434-3506

Jensen, Bill
Transportation Coordinator and Grounds Keeper
B.S., Industrial Management, Purdue University
(719) 640-6259

Johnson, Greg
Upper School Science and Mathematics, Middle School & Upper School Science Department Chair
B.S., Biology, University of Nebraska
(719) 475-9747 ext. 562

Johnson, Sam
Upper School Science, ECS Coordinator
B.S., Biology, Dominican College
M.S., Biology, University of Colorado at Denver
(719) 475-9747 ext. 263

Johnson-Smith, Amy
Upper School English, Middle School & Upper School English Department Chair
B.A., English, Colorado College
(719) 475-9747 ext. 259

Johnston, Misti
Middle School Mathematics
B.A., Secondary Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado
(719) 475-9747 ext. 240

K

Kosar, Susan
Assistant Director of Admission
B.A., English, Colorado Women's College
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Counseling, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
(719) 434-3514

Kosley, Dave
5th Grade
B.A., English, Colorado College
M.A., Teaching Elementary School, Colorado College
(719) 475-9747 ext. 252

Kunze, Marta
Upper School Spanish
B.A., Education, Universidad Francisco Gavidia, El Salvador
(719) 475-9747 ext. 226

L

Lawson, Karen
Early Childhood Director, PreKindergarten
State of Colorado License in Childcare
(719) 475-9747 ext. 542

Leachman, Libby
Kindergarten
B.Ed., Early Childhood Education, Auburn University of Montgomery
B.Ed., Elementary Education, Auburn University of Montgomery
(719) 475-9747 ext. 216

Longo, John
Upper School English
B.A., English, Colgate University
M.A., English, Princeton University
Ph.D., English, Princeton University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 227

Longstreet, Rachel
Children's School Visual Arts
B.F.A., Fine Arts, Colorado State University
M.S., Geographic Information Science, University of Denver
(719) 475-9747 ext. 587

M

Madrigal, Nori
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
B.A., Elementary Education, Humboldt State University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University
(719) 434-3524

Marko, Ron
Chief Financial Officer
B.A., Accounting, Ohio University
CPA
(719) 434-3517

Mayberry, Carol
1st Grade, Children's School Mathematics Department Chair
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Texas
M.A., Human Communication, University of Northern Colorado
(719) 475-9747 ext. 217

McTernan, Kevin
Director of Advancement
B.A., Hamilton College
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School
(719) 434-3529

Moorhead, Brent
Instrumental Music
B.A., Music Education, Youngstown State University
M.A., Music Education, Youngstown State University
(719) 434-3578

N

Nelson, Patti
Head of Children's School
B.S., Child Development, Colorado State University
M.A., Elementary Education, Adams State College
Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Colorado State University
(719) 434-3530

Nissen, Colleen
3rd Grade, Children's School Social Studies Department Chair
B.S., Elementary Education, Winona State University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 213

P

Pereda, Mariana
Middle and Upper School Spanish
M.S., Communication Science, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
(719) 475-9747 ext. 235

Poffenberger, Sara
4th Grade
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Delaware
(719) 475-9747 ext. 541

Polvi, Melissa
Nurse
B.A., Business, Northern Arizona University
R.N., Pikes Peak Nursing College
(719) 434-3520

R

Rainbowstar, Dawn
2nd Grade, Children's School Language Arts Department Chair
B.A., Elementary Education, State University of New York- College of Oneonta
(719) 475-9747 ext. 545

Reel, Kevin
Head of School
B.A., Human Biology, Stanford University
M.S., Biology, Stanford University
(719) 434-3522

Risk, Rick
Athletic Director
B.A., Education, Southern California College
M.A., Theology, Fuller Seminary
(719) 434-3580

Robinson, Ashley
Sous Chef
BAS in Culinary Management, Art Institute of Tampa
(719) 434-3551 (Kitchen)

S

Scarbrough, Paula
Middle School & Upper School Drama and Vocal Music
B.A., Education, Nazarene College
(719) 434-3584

Swinford, Claire
Middle School French
B,A., Journalism & Mass Communication and French & Francophone Studies, Whitworth University
(719) 475-9747 ext. 233

Surritte, Twyla
Upper School Mathematics, International Student Program Coordinator, & Upper School Dean of Student Support
B.S., Kinesiology, University of Colorado
M.S., Geosciences, Mississippi State University
(719) 434-3572

T

Taylor, Anne
Upper School History
B.A., American Studies, Stanford University
M.A., University of California - Berkeley
(719) 475-9747 ext. 254

Thomas, Joe
Technology Coordinator
B.S., Mathematics, University of Iowa
(719) 434-3582

Allison Thompson
Chef
A.A., Culinary Art, Johnson & Wales University Culinary School
(719) 434-3550 (Kitchen Office)

Tucker, Roger
Middle School Science
B.A., Zoology, Southern Illinois University
M.S., Environmental Education and Interpretive Services, George Williams College
(719) 475-9747 ext. 238

V

Vasquez, Gil
Facilities Director
A.A., General Education, Central Texas College
(719) 649-8075

Vaughan, Vicki
Physical Education
B.A., English Education, Illinois State University
M.S., Physical Education, Illinois State University
(719) 434-3577

W

Walters, Eleanor
Children's School Administrative Assistant
(719) 434-3540

Welch, Jody
Financial Accountant
(719) 434-3544

White, Amos
Middle School History, Middle & Upper School History Department Chair, Middle School Seminar Coordinator
B.A., Psychology and History, Houghton College
(719) 475-9747 ext. 260

Wolfe, Hans
Middle School & Upper School Art, Art Department Chair
B.F.A., Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
M.F.A., Art and Technology, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
(719) 434-3527

Y

Young, Paul
Upper School Mathematics, Economics
B.S., Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
M.A., Economics, University of Colorado at Boulder
Ph.D., Economics, University of Colorado at Boulder
(719) 475-9747 ext. 245