
Comprehensive Health Committee
Chair:
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Jamie Grimm-Rice, Health Education Content Specialist, Jefferson County Schools
Content Specialist
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James Hurley, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Content Specialist, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6453
Committee Members:
- Finessa Ferrell, Health & Wellness Director, The Colorado Education Initiative
- Andrea McCraine, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Desiree Crocker, Physical Education and Health Education Teacher, Aurora Public Schools
- Jim Karas, RMC Trainer/Consultant, RMC Health
- Brad Wiidakas, Wellness Instructor (Integrated Health/PE), Douglas County School District
- Julie Cyrulik, Health Coordinator/Health Educator, Cherry Creek Schools
- Cynthia Hazel, Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning; Professor, Child, Family, and School Psychology, University of Denver
- Deanne Romero, Health Educator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Jaime Brenner, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Jefferson County Schools
- Katrina Ruggles, Health Teacher/Counselor, Center School District
- Shawn St. Sauveur, Health Education Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Denver Public Schools
- Kathy Kopp, Health/Wellness Coordinator and Health Teacher, East Grand School District
- Kelli Sisson, Teacher on Special Assignment with the District Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, Harrison School District 2
- Rebecca Bundick, Health Educator
Computer Science Committee
Chair:
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Axel Reitzig, Robotics and Computer Science Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Content Specialist:
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Joanna Bruno, Science Content Specialist, bruno_b@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6571
Committee Members:
- Bobbie Bastian, Computer Science Teacher and TSA Advisor, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Kristina Brown, Computer Science and Colorado Technical Education Teacher, Poudre School District
- Sharon Combs, Instructional Technology Designer, Douglas County School District
- William Heldman, Computer Science and Cybersecurity Teacher, Jefferson County School District
- Brandon Petersen, Professional Development Strategist, Share Fair Nation/Mind Spark Learning
- Chuck Powell, Computer Science Teacher and Computer ScienceTeacher's Association President, Jefferson County School District
- David Webb, Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
- Andrea Young, President and CEO, Colorado Technology Association
Dance Committee
Chair:
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Danielle Heller, Lead Arts and Academic Faculty for Immersion Schools
Content Specialist
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Judi Hofmeister, Arts Consultant for Dance and Drama and Theatre Arts, hofmeister_h@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6576
Committee Members
- Linda Marsh, PreK-12 Teacher, St. Mary's Academy
- Sandra Minton, Co-Coordinator, Dance Education MA, University of Northern Colorado
- Lisa Morgan, Adjunct Faculty for Dance, Colorado State University
- Katie Reynolds, Director of Dance and Spanish Teacher at Russell Middle School/ Ballet Director at Dance Unlimited, Colorado Springs School District 11
- William Starn, Dance Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Leslie Williams, Dance Teacher at Liberty High School, Academy District 20
- Suzi Wilkins, Movement Teacher, The Da Vinci Academy, Academy District 20
Drama and Theatre Arts Committee
Chair:
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Beau Augustin, Dance and Theatre Arts Instructional Curriculum Specialist, Denver Public Schools
Content Specialist
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Judi Hofmeister, Arts Consultant for Dance and Drama and Theatre Arts, hofmeister_h@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6576
Committee Members:
- Amy Long, Fine Arts Educator & Drama Director, Frontier Academy Elementary, Greeley 6 School District
- Erica Skelcey, Elementary Drama Teacher, Academy District 20
- Mindy Loughhead, Theatre, Stagecraft, and Vocal Music Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Katherine Keller, Theater Arts Teacher, Aurora Public Schools
- David Peterson, Theatre Teacher, Douglas County School District
- David Barnes, CTE Director STEM ART & IT, Colorado Career and Technical Education
- Taylor Dykstra, Dance and Theatre Arts Instructional Curriculum Specialist, Cherry Creek Schools
- Gillian McNally, Associate Professor, Theatre Education, Head of Community and Engagement and Programs for Youth, University of Northern Colorado (UNC)
English Language Proficiency Committee
Chair:
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Holly Porter, Director of Language Supports and Services, Cherry Creek Schools
Content Specialist
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Lulu Buck, ELD Specialist and World Language Content Specialist, buck_l@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6198
Committee Members:
- Carrie Dewaters, Student Services Coordinator, Englewood Schools
- Manissa D Featherstone, English Language Learner Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Megan Fiore, English Language Learner Secondary Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Christina Mendoza, ESL teacher 9-12, Weld County School District Re-8
- Elizabeth Skelton, Educational Consultant, Educational Consultants, LLC
- Cynthia Valdez, ESL Content Facilitator / Coach, Mesa County Valley School District 51
- Angela Valdez, Assistant Principal, Harrison School District 2
Mathematics Committee
Chair:
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Joanie Funderburk, President, Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Content Specialist:
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Raymond Johnson, Mathematics Content Specialist, johnson_r@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6582
Committee Members:
- Lisa Bejarano, Teacher, Aspen Valley High School, Academy District 20
- Michael Brom, Middle School Teacher, Lewis-Palmer School District 38
- Ann Conaway, Teacher, Palisade High School, Mesa County Valley School District 51
- Dennis DeBay, Clinical Faculty, University of Colorado Denver
- Greg George, K-12 Mathematics Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
- Cassie Harrelson, Director of Professional Practice, Colorado Education Association
- Lanny Hass, Principal, Thompson Valley High School, Thompson School District
- Ken Jensen, Math Teacher Partner, Aurora Public Schools
- Richard Kitchen, Professor of Urban Education, University of Denver
- T. Vail Shoultz-McCole, Early Childhood Program Director, Colorado Mesa University
- Lisa Rogers, Instruction and Assessment Specialist, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- David Sawtelle, K-12 Mathematics Specialist, Colorado Springs School District 11
- Ann Summers, K-12 Mathematics and Intervention Specialist, Littleton Public Schools
Music Committee
Co-Chairs
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Kristine Coniway, High School Instrumental Music Teacher, St. Vrain Valley School District
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Marcy Cochran, Student Teaching Supervisor, Colorado State University
Content Specialist:
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Carla Aguilar, Arts Consultant for Music, aguilar_c@cde.state.co.us or 303-352-7279
Committee Members:
- Margaret A. Austin, Music Teacher, Boulder Valley School District
- Regina Flores-Dunda, Peer Learning Facilitator, Denver Public Schools
- Nathan Howe, Student Mentor, Graduate Education Programs, Western Governors University
- Amy Martinson, Music Instructional Curriculum Specialist, Denver Public Schools
- Zachary I Rupp, Music Teacher/Specialist, Denver Public Schools
- Nichole Seay, K-6 Music Educator, Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
- Luke Skerpon, Director of Choirs/Musical Theatre & Performing Arts Department Chair, Boulder Valley School District
- Cindy Smith, Fine Arts Specialist, Gifted and Talented Specialist, Pueblo City Schools
- Carissa Wilkinson, District Assessment Coordinator, Mapleton Public Schools
Physical Education Committee
Chair:
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Terry Jones, Education Consultant and Executive Director, Colorado Society of Health and Physical Education
Content Specialist:
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James Hurley, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Content Specialist, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6453
Committee Members:
- Jennifer Smith, Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Aaron Geffre, Physical Education Teacher, Harrison School District 2
- Jennifer Gutierrez, Physical Education Teacher, Jefferson County School District
- Becky Weeks, Physical Education Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Tyson Allen, Physical Education Teacher- Department Head, Douglas County School District
- Shannon Loveridge-Milliken, SHAPE Colorado President and Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) and Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- John Miller, Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Delta County School District
- Korina Nalbach, Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Academy District 20
- Pam Rogers, Manager of Instruction and Curriculum - Arts and Physical Education, Denver Public Schools
- Shelbi Wagner, Physical Education Department Chair, Platte Valley School District
- Jessica Weber, Physical Education Instructional Curriculum Specialist (Coordinator), Denver Public Schools
Reading, Writing, and Communicating Committee
Co-Chair:
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Zachary Chase, District Curriculum Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Elementary Team Lead/Co-Chair:
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Marion Wesley, Teacher, Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Secondary Team Lead/Co-Chair:
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Crystal Sabatke-Smith, Teacher/Instructional Coach, Montrose County School District RE-1J
Content Specialist:
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Vince Puzick, Reading, Writing, and Communicating Content Specialist, puzick_v@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6583
Committee Members:
- Erika Tunson, Administrator, Harrison School District 2
- Dee Bench, Instructional Coach, Adams 14/Commerce City
- Courtney Parker, Teacher, Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
- Alexandria Hibert, K-5 Instructional Coach, St. Vrain Valley School District
- Kimberlee Reed, Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Erica Moore, Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Lisa Henkel, Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Kate Alvarado, Teacher, Douglas County School District
- Jeb Holt, Teacher, Durango School District 9-R
- Thomas Fitzgerald, Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Michael Hoffman, Teacher, Vista Ridge High School, Falcon School District 49
- Jessica Keigan, Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Amy Hansen, Teacher, Moffat County School District RE 1
- Shawna Fritzler, Parent, Jefferson County Schools
- Beth Cutter, Senior Instructor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Science Committee
Co-chairs:
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Charles R Warren, University Licensure Officer, University of Northern Colorado
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John Eyolfson, Assistant to the Principal and Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Cherry Creek Schools
Content Specialist:
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Joanna Bruno, Science Content Specialist, bruno_b@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6571
Committee Members:
- Beverly DeVore-Wedding, Ph.D. Student/Former High School Teacher, Meeker School District
- Scott Graham, Executive Director of Academic Support Services, Weld County School District Re-8
- Amy Jo Hanson, Teacher and Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics or Science Teaching, Denver Public Schools
- Steven Iona, Associate Professor, University of Denver
- Sherri K Dennstedt, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Coordinator and National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Cherry Creek Schools
- Tabbi Kinion, Statewide Education Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Catherine Kolbet, Middle School Science Teacher, Norwood School District
- Kevin L. Lindauer, High School Science Teacher and National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Denver Public Schools
- Cheryl Mosier, High School Science Teacher and Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics or Science Teaching, Jefferson County Schools
- Kathy Nall, Gifted and Talented Coach and Teacher, Colorado Springs School District 11
- Jessica Noffsinger, Middle School Science Teacher and Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics or Science Teaching, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Angela Outlaw, Elementary Teacher, Harrison School District 2
- William Penuel, Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
- Dorothy Shapland, Faculty Lecturer, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, & Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Stephanie Spiris, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Curriculum Specialist, Denver Public Schools
- Laura Spruce, Elementary Science Coordinator, Harrison School District 2
- Shannon Wachowski, High School Science Teacher, Platte Valley School District
- Matt Zehner, District 9-12 Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Coordinator, Harrison School District 2
Social Studies Committee
Co-chairs:
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Chris Elnicki, K-12 Social Studies Coordinator, Cherry Creek Schools
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Andy Roob, Social Studies Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), School District 27J
Content Specialist:
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Stephanie Hartman, Social Studies Content Specialist, hartman_s@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6577
Committee Members:
- Corey Sell, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Ryanne Van Sciver, Social Studies Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Della Hoffman, 5th/6th Grade Preservice Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Rose Rothmier, Retired Teacher from Jefferson County Schools
- Charles Kastens, 4th Grade Classroom Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Charlee Archuleta, 6th Grade Math/Social Studies Teacher, Colorado Springs School District 11
- Michelle Pearson, Educator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Andrew Bristol, Middle School Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Harrison School District 2
- Lisa Jackson, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Delta County School District
- Jill Martinez, Department Head-Social Studies, Del Norte School District
- Nicole Morgan, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Alyssa Wooten, K-12 Program Implementation Manager, EverFi
- Kurt Knierim, Social Studies Teacher, Poudre School District
- David L. Hazlett, Social Studies Teacher/ Department Head Fountain-Fort Carson High School, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Jenny Pettit, Social Studies Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
- Tim Kubik, Principal Consultant, Project ARC, LLC
- Sarah Hurd, Social Studies Content Specialist - Secondary Focus, Jefferson County Schools
- William W Daniel, Teacher, Littleton Public Schools
- Kim Davis, Content Facilitator, Social Studies K-12, Mesa County Valley School District 51
- Angela Anderson, Social Studies Teacher, Bear Creek High School, Jefferson County Schools
- Marc Johnson, Education Program Director, Colorado Council for Economic Education
- Peter R. Wright, Social Studies Team Lead and Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- James Wilson, Social Studies Chair/Instructional Coach, Fort Morgan High School, Fort Morgan Re-3 School District
- Susan Sharkey, Director, National Endowment for Financial Education
- Kirk R. Salmela, Junior and High School Principal, Springfield School District
- Carla Carino, Social Studies teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Kelly Jones-Wagy, Social Studies Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Jessica L. Pault-Atiase, Assistant City Attorney - Water & Utilities, City of Boulder
Visual Arts Committee
Chair:
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Connie Stewart, Professor, University of Northern Colorado
Content Specialist:
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Donna Goodwin, Arts Consultant for Visual Arts, goodwin_d@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6576
Committee Members:
- Christine Loehr, ECE-5th Grade Art Teacher, Edison Elementary, Denver Public Schools
- Dale Zalmstra, Elementary Art Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Rachael Delaney, Associate Professor, Coordinator for Art Education, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Beth Anne Cummings, Art Teacher, Westminster Public Schools
- Capucine Chapman, Director, Arts and Physical Education, Denver Public Schools
- Vanessa Hayes-Quintana, Visual Arts Educator/President; Colorado Art Education Association
- Erica Wernsmann, 11/12 Visual Arts Educator, Mapleton Public Schools
- Annalee Couch, Middle School Art Teacher, Delta County School District
- Diane Wright, Arts Teacher and Electives Coordinator, Cherry Creek Schools
World Languages Committee
Co-chairs
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Janine Erickson, Trainer and Retired Educator, Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers
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Kelley Parkhurst, Trainer and Retired Educator from Thompson School District
Content Specialist:
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Lulu Buck, ELD Specialist and World Language Content Specialist, buck_l@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6198
Committee Members:
- Stefan Betley, Spanish Education Distance Learning Specialist, Holyoke School District
- Andrea Boyd, First Grade Dual Language Immersion Teacher, Thompson School District
- Melissa Duplechin, World Language Teacher Leader and Spanish Teacher, Boulder Valley School District
- Amy Mark, Middle School French Teacher, Cherry Creek Schools
- Molly Murphy, Middle School Spanish Teacher, Poudre School District
- Connie Navarro, Peer Observer for World Languages, Denver Public Schools
- Diana Noonan, World Languages Curriculum Specialist/Coordinator, Denver Public Schools
- Huey-Jen Pan, Chinese Language Teacher, Academy District 20
- Lyanne Terada, High School Spanish Teacher, Horizon High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Toni Theisen, District K-12 World Language Coordinator and TOSA, Thompson School District