I graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Psychology and Elementary Education. I received my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have had the opportunity to teach both regular and special education, Pre-school through 8th grade in New Orleans, Dallas and Denver. I also had the opportunity to teach parent education classes for 10 years as well as consult with a variety of schools and provide in-services for their staff and parents. My husband and I have been married for 26 years, and our three children all attended Highland Elementary School from kindergarten through 5th grade! My hobbies include a variety of sports, reading and traveling to see family and friends.

I graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech/Language Pathology (1995) and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1997). I began working in the schools while living in Kansas in 1997. During my first year of working, I achieved my Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and I renew my CCC each year. When my husband and I moved to Colorado in 1998, I began working for LPS. I have been providing services to students with moderate to severe/profound communication difficulties, as well as consulting and collaborating with other members of the LSS Team and regular education teachers regarding the students' needs. I enjoy working with students with a wide range of abilities. Currently, I am a member of the Autism Identification Team and an auxiliary member of the Statewide Assistive, Augmentative, Alternative Communication Team for LPS. I enjoy seeking out new evidenced based practices in many communication areas, including autism and assistive technology and literacy. I am married and have two children. Besides spending time with my family and friends, we enjoy spending time with our family in Kansas.

I graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology. I completed my license in School Psychology in 1984. I worked for 8 years at the Day Treatment Program through the University of Colorado Health Science Center teaching young children with significant emotional difficulties. After leaving the Health Science Center, I worked with Adams County at the Adolescent Day Treatment Program and volunteered in Cherry Creek Public Schools on their Child Find Team. I have worked at Highland Elementary School for 15 years. I coordinate the Child Study Team and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the LSS Program. I also work with the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for the district identifying potential candidates for the G/T program. I have been married for 22 years and have two teenage children. I am an avid mountain biker, skier and runner.

I am a Speech/Language Pathologist at Highland Elementary School. This is my 17th year in the Littleton Public Schools and my 5th year at Highland. I provide instruction to identified students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade in the areas of articulation, language, voice and fluency. I received my Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and taught in Indiana and Wyoming before moving to Colorado in 1990. I have been married for 33 years and have three adult children. We enjoy spending time at our cabin in the mountains.

I am a Special Education Teacher in Highland's LSS Program. I graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I am licensed to teach students with moderate and severe needs. I began my teaching career in Sparks, Nevada in 1981 and joined the Highland staff in 1996. I am a member of the district's Autism Team.  I have been married for 17 years and have two teenage boys. I enjoy snow skiing, baking, and spending time with my family and friends.

I am a Special Education Teacher for Highland's LSS Program. I graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor's Degree in medical and therapeutic rehabilitation. I received my Master's Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Special Education. I am licensed to teach students with moderate needs. I began my teaching career in Miami, Florida in 1998 and joined the Highland staff in 1999.  The newest addition to my life is my 9 month old son, Noah.  I am looking forward to Noah attending Highland in 5 years.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

My initial occupation - for 20 years - was to focus full time on my family which grew from just husband and me in 1974, to include 4 children and one dog. In 1994, I began working as an educational assistant in the school district where I live. Following years of enjoyment of working in the field special education, I acquired specialized training in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Arapahoe Community College. Highland Elementary is where I chose to work following my graduation in 2002. My privilege is to collaborate with staff and families to help students develop "skills for the job of living" through adaptive behaviors, problem solving , use of assistive technology, development of large and small muscle skills, and the ability to complete sequences and make transitions. Besides my occupation, I enjoy spending time with my family (my son and daughters, son-in-law, grandson, my parents, four siblings and their spouses, 14 nieces and nephews, 4 great nieces and nephews) and friends. Activities in my church are also a privilege, especially coordinating and working in the nursery.

I attended San Diego State University then left to marry and raise a family.  My son and daughter both have learning disabilities so I brought an understanding of special students and their families when I started with Littleton Public Schools in 1996.  I frequently attend district classes and outside classes or seminars to further my skills working with the individual needs of students.

I have been at Highland since 2001 as a secretary. In 2005 I began working as a part-time LSS parapro and really enjoy the opportunity to interact with the students. Before I came to Highland I volunteered for Littleton Public schools in the Read Aloud and Art Start programs for five years. I have one son in high school. I enjoy the outdoors, working in my gardens, spending time in the mountains and traveling with my family.