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Administration

Oliver, Darren

Principal

AS, BA, MA

I am entering my 20th year in education. I started my teaching career as a long term substitute at Mary Blair Elementary (Loveland, CO.) and then as an elementary teacher at Fitzmorris Elementary (Arvada, CO.). After teaching, I became a high school dean of students at Horizon High School. I then accepted a...

Spratt, Laura

Assistant Principal

BA, MA

The 2018-2019 school year will be my 15th year as an educator. I began my career as an Autism paraprofessional at Bacon Elementary in Fort Collins, I was there for 2 years. I went on to teach for 9 years at Berthoud Elementary in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and Kindergarten. I became the Dean of Students for Mead...

Office

Newby, Jodi

Office Manager

I am the office manager at Silver Creek and helped Ms. Madsen open the school so I have been associated with Silver Creek for almost 9 years. My responsibilities are payroll, ordering, petty cash, budget, newsletter, assisting administrators and any thing that comes up in the office or school.

Chappell, Ronda

Secretary , Registrar

I was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Homestead High School. I moved to Colorado in 1978 and have loved living here ever since. I have 3 children, Rachael age 34, Rianna age 31 and Royce age 29. I have two grand puppy age 4 and one that is 3. I have seven grand children. I have worked in the...

Kindergarten

Dean, Angela

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

I began substitute teaching in Adams 12 in 1991. Then in 1992, I started teaching second grade and later moved to kindergarten. I have taught both half day kindergarten and extended day kindergarten. I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of the core team that opened Silver Creek Elementary in 2006. I earned...

Kiefer, Jennifer

Kindergarten Teacher

MA

My name is Jennifer Kiefer, I started teaching at Silver Creek in 2008, and I have been in Adams 12 schools since 1999. I live with my husband, three children, two dogs, three goats, three cows, three beehives, and a lot of chickens. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I received my undergraduate and...

Tremmel, Patti

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

Hi! My name is Patti Tremmel and I am super excited to be teaching extended day kindergarten this year. I have a BA in English, a certification in elementary education and a MA in curriculum and instruction. I have been in education for over 20 years. I have taught kindergarten and a 2/3 multiage class. I have also...

Keefe, Brooke

AM Kindergarten Teacher

MA

Hi, my name is Brooke Keefe and this is my sixth year at Silver Creek, I LOVE this school! I'm excited to continue collaborating with the amazing First Grade team for my 13th year of teaching. Previously, I taught Kindergarten for 5 years, 1st Grade for 4 years, and English as a Second Language for 3 years. I was...

1st Grade

Allshouse, Johanna

1st Grade Teacher

Growing up in a military family, I moved around my entire life. We finally settled in beautiful Colorado when I was a Junior in High School and am happy to call it home. I majored in Anthropology at Colorado State University and after earning my bachelors degree, I attended the University of Northern Colorado to...

Cash, Caitlin

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MS

Hi! My name is Caitlin Cash and this is my seventh year at Silver Creek Elementary as a first grade teacher. Prior to starting at SCE, I was a substitute teacher for four years in both New York and Colorado. I received my B.A. degree in Child Study (elementary and special education) from St. Joseph's College and my...

Soukup, Kari

1st Grade Teacher

I am so overjoyed to be a Silver Creek Eagle and working with first graders! I adore the excitement and enthusiasm that comes with young readers and thinkers! After 10 years as a district Literacy Coach at Rocky Mountain Elementary and Federal Heights Elementary, I leapt at the chance to join the amazing staff,...

Thal, Laura

1st Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I am so proud to be a Silver Creek eagle! I love teaching at such a wonderful school! This year will be my twelfth year teaching. I have been teaching first grade at Silver Creek for the past five years. Prior to this, I taught second grade for six years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Colorado...

2nd Grade

Guthrie, Krista

2nd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I graduated from Metropolitan State College in December of 2001 with a major in behavioral sciences and a minor in Elementary Education. I received my Masters degree in curriculum and instruction from CU Boulder in 2005. I've taught first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. Before becoming a teacher I...

Howard, Courtney

2nd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC with a BS in Elementary Education in 1992. I have been teaching in District 12 since 1996. During that time, I have taught Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades. While teaching, I also received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from CU- Boulder. Then I...

Jones, Andrea

2nd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year. Things can get scary at times and I will help in any way that I can. Teaching is an important part of my life and I hope together we can meet your child's academic and social needs this year. This will be my 20th year teaching in the district! I received my...

Masterson, Kristen

2nd Grade Teacher

MA, BA

Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a teacher so that I could make a difference in a child's life. Teaching has been and will always be my passion. This is my twenty-fifth year of teaching and my thirteenth year as GT Coordinator for Silver Creek. While working with your child, my goal is to make the curriculum...

3rd Grade

Burnett, Sue

3rd Grade Teacher

BA

I value and believe in all children; that is why I became an educator. I began my career as a para-educator in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where I spent ten years supporting the special education department in the South Routt School District. While doing this, I pursued my B.A. of Liberal Arts and teaching degree...

McGown, Deborah

3rd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

Welcome to third grade - the best grade ever! Third grade was my favorite grade when I was a child, mostly because I had a teacher that made learning exciting, accessible and fun. As a third grade teacher I am committed to making sure each child feels successful and happy at school - and I always strive to make...

Quint, Trisha

3rd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I am a Colorado native who grew up in and graduated from Adams Twelve schools. My desire to teach began when I was a second grader. I watched everything my teacher did and I wanted to be just like her. I even had my own "school" in my basement complete with a slate chalkboard and gradebook. After high school, I...

St.Onge-Whitlow, Amber

3rd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I am proud to have been a student of Adams 12 schools from elementary through high school. I knew after I graduated college I didn’t want to teach in another district. I have been a teacher in Adams 12 schools for 18 years. I've taught second and third grade and have always came back to third grade, it is truly...

4th Grade

Colbert, Melissa

4th Grade Teacher

BS, MA

My name is Melissa Colbert and I absolutely love teaching 4th grade. This is my 9th year teaching at Silver Creek Elementary. I have previously taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th and science enrichment before heading back to 4th grade. I enjoy sharing my love of learning with my students. Being a teacher is really the best...

Flynn, Jessica

4th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I have taught in Adams Twelve schools since 1998 and am very happy to be back at Silver Creek Elementary. Fourth grade is my favorite grade to teach because learning about the beautiful state we live in is so much fun! I have identical twin daughters who are entering their junior year of high school at Broomfield...

Hildreth, Tresa

4th Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I am entering my 18th year of teaching and am currently a fourth grade teacher. I started out my career teaching 2nd grade , but decided after two years to move to fourth grade where I have remained ever since. Fourth grade is where my heart is. I love the curriculum and the students. I have been at Silver Creek...

LaLiberte, Trish

4th Grade Teacher

BA, MEd

I am so excited to join the amazing team of 4th-grade teachers at Silver Creek Elementary School. This is my 11th year working for Adams 12 School District. I started my teaching career in 5th grade, but soon moved to 4th and have never left the grade level. I adore 4th graders, teaching Colorado history, and...

5th Grade

Eulberg, Vincietta

5th Grade Teacher

MA, BA

Welcome to 5th grade. My name is Vincie Eulberg. This is the start of my seventh year at Silver Creek Elementary and I am back in 5th grade after teaching 4th grade for two years. I am excited to start my year with my same group of students from last year and of course some amazing new additions. I...

Fernquist, Sandie

5th Grade Teacher

BA

Learning, teaching, smiling, laughing are just a few words that characterize my days at Silver Creek Elementary School. I am going on my ninth year at Silver Creek but fifth grade has been my forte for 24 years. I also spent three years doing reading intervention at a Title I school. Sylvan Learning Center gave...

Herd, Anne

5th Grade Teacher

MA

I'm Anne Herd. I teach 5th grade at Silver Creek Elementary School. This is my 15th year teaching, my 13th year here at Silver Creek, and my 4th year as a fifth grade teacher. I am so grateful to work in this wonderful community and partner with you in your child's educational journey. My passion is teaching...

Maack, Morgan

5th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

My name is Morgan Maack and I am overjoyed to be teaching Fifth Grade at Silver Creek Elementary. I have received my undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in Human Development and Family Studies and my Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado. I love teaching and...

Specials

Young, Linda

Art Teacher

BFA, MEd

Greeting! My name is Ms. Linda Young As a passionate and dedicated individual, I strive daily to maintain a high standard of educational excellence for both my students and myself. Believing that every child possesses an innate desire and ability to create art, I take great pride in developing and maintaining a...

Gough, Deborah

Music Teacher

BA, MA

Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have been a music teacher for my entire professional career. Teaching in a public school setting in Vermont, Los Angeles and Seattle, private piano and guitar lessons, owned my own very successful Kindermusik business in Canada and have directed...

Bunn, Joel

P.E. Teacher

BA

My name is Joel Bunn and I am a proud Colorado native. I starting my seventh year at Silver Creek Elementary and I am one of the luckiest PE teachers in the district to work at this truly amazing school. It is great honor and privilege to work at such a highly achieving school and it would not be possible without...

Bartlett, Tracy

Instructional Technology Specialist

MEd

I am thrilled to be joining the Silver Creek Soaring Eagles. I've taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade and 4th grade in Florida and Texas and when I moved to Colorado 17 years ago I started teaching in a Computer Lab. I am passionate about keeping kids safe online and keeping them up to date on the latest and most exciting...

Support Services

Headrick, Donna

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

I feel honored to be a staff member at Silver Creek Elementary. The 2018-2019 school year will be my 31th year of teaching in Adams County School District 12. I have taught as an ESL teacher and a classroom teacher in both primary and intermediate grades. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Social, Multicultural,...

Fischer, Sarah

SSN Teacher

BS, MA

My name is Sarah Fischer and I am honored to be the SSN teacher here at Silver Creek. This is my forth year teaching in Adam’s 12 Five Star school district. I received my undergraduate degree at Colorado State University in Human Development and Family Studies with an Early Childhood teaching license. I had my first...

Bachiri, Khalila

SSN Paraeducator

BS

Hi, my name is Khalila. I am very honored to be part of Silver Creek Elemenrary as SSN paraprofessionnal. I love to be around these amazing kids and help them as much as I can . I am originaly from Morocco. Born and raised, where I obtained my bachlelors degree in private law at the faculty of law ,economics and...

Cragin, Barbara

SSN Paraeducator

Originally from Rhode Island, moved to the beautiful State of Colorado in 2005 with her husband and three children. All three children are Adams 12 Five Star School educated. She has been with the Adams 12 School District for five years as a Paraeducator. In her spare time she and her family enjoy skiing,...

Fahy, Amy

SSN Paraeducator

Hi! My name is Amy Fahy and I am so grateful to be working as an SSN paraprofessional at Silver Creek Elementary School. I graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania in 1998 with a degree in Special Education. I taught students with mild/moderate needs for seven years in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Colorado...

Hinman, Melissa

SSN Paraeducator

I began volunteering in the schools when my children started elementary school in August 1998, and became a district employee in October 2005. My first position was a student monitor at Glacier Peak Elementary. In May of 2006 I was asked if I was interested in working in the ssn program as a paraeducator (para...

Pourier, Allison

SSN Paraeducator

Info coming soon

Privett, Sarah

SSN Paraeducator

BA

Sarah Privett is an SSN Paraprofessional focusing on the needs of children with disabilities. Mrs. Privett held the position as classroom paraprofessional for two years before moving into an SSN paraprofessional for the past seven years. Mrs. Privett holds an Associate of Arts degree from Front Range Community...

Doering, Carie

Paraeducator

BS, AA

I love being here at Silver Creek. I am excited to work with the students and teachers this year. I also do three recesses and two lunches. I have two daughters one is in 10th grade at Mountain Range and one is in 7th grade at Rocky Top. Both my daughters went to Silver Creek and had an amazing learning...

Koci, Darla

Paraeducator

I grew up in Wichita Kansas and it was there that I got my first position at a school. As paraprofessional for five 4th grade teachers I got to do many hands-on and creative assignments. Grading papers, creating bulletin boards and designing whole-language units of study were just a few of my favorites! It was a...

Chinyerere, Collette

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hi, My name is Collette and I am thrilled to be the Occupational Therapist (OT) at Silver Creek for my second year this year. I was born and raised in South Africa, have lived and traveled in Europe and immigrated to America in my early 20's. After living in a few different states (Pennsylvania, Indiana and...

Conover, Lindsay

Student Monitor

My husband and I moved here to Colorado for a job from Oregon, and what was supposed to be a temporary job assignment has now turned into 13 years living in the beautful state of Colorado! We love living here and feel very blessed to call Colorado our home. I grew up moving all over the country, and left home with my...

Haberer, Judy

Student Monitor

I have been employed with the Adams 12 School District since 2001. I started at Skyview Elementary, where my 3 children were attending. I am an Adams12 School District graduate as are my kids. I have spent most of my life in Colorado and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I love my job and the people I work...

Foubert, Lisa

Instructional Coach

MA

Hello! My name is Lisa Foubert. This is my 6th year at Silver Creek and my 18th year in Adams 12. My role as an educator has varied over the years, including intermediate teacher and instructional coach. I am passionate about ensuring that all children develop as readers, writers and thinkers within a joyful...

Special Ed

Snyder, Rosanne

Speech & Language Pathologist

MA

I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 20 years. This is my seventh year at Silver Creek and I absolutely love it! The staff and students at Silver Creek are amazing! I have 3 wonderful girls - 23, 22 and 16. I love to read, hike, bike, paint and practice yoga. I also like spending time with my...

Aldrich, Jennifer

Learning Specialist

BA, MA

This is my twelfth year teaching at Silver Creek. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the Univeristy of Denver, a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a Colorado State Teaching Certificate in Special Education. I have been lucky enough to spend my whole career so...

Burrow, Alana

Learning Specialist

MA

My name is Alana Burrow and I work as a Learning Specialist for our school. I graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Denver. I worked in business for eleven years before returning to my life's two greatest passions: education and children. In 2008, I...

Novelli, Ana

Psychologist

BA, PsyD

I am so excited to be part of the Silver Creek Special Education Team! This is a great community of students, teachers, and families and I am lucky to be able to help support the school's Special Education needs. I was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado for my undergraduate...

Health

Lewan, Kimberly

Physical Therapist

BS

I am married and have a 10 year old daughter. I was born and raised in New York and moved around a bit after college. My husband and I settled in Colorado because we love the weather and outdoor activities. I like to spend time outdoors hiking, biking, and skiing. I have been working as a physical therapist...

Brown, Melissa

Health Aide

This is my second year at Silver Creek in the health office and I couldn't be more excited to be here! We have a school filled with such amazing staff, students and families in our community. I grew up in Adams 12 and have four children who attend/ attended Adams 12 Schools: Horizon High School, Rocky Top and...

Library

Dunn, Paula

Media Clerk , Student Monitor

BA

My name is Paula Dunn and this is my third year being part of the staff at this wonderful school. The best part of working with students in the Library is helping them find books that they will truly enjoy. It is wonderful to be able to help students from all grade levels. My family and I moved to Colorado...

BASE

Simmons, Teresa

BASE Director

My name is Teresa Simmons and I am the BASE Director. I am native to Colorado and grew up in Thornton. I went to Coronado Hills Elementary, Westlake Middle School and Horizon High School. At the age of 17 I started in the BASE Program. One of my first jobs! I loved it so much. After High School I went to Cosmetology...

Nutrition

Lopez, Jonna

Kitchen Manager

BS

Hi! I am a mother of 3 amazing kiddos (Jett 16, Jaylee 13 and Julianna 10). All 3 of my kiddos have attended SCE. My youngest, Juju, is currently in Mrs. Herd's 5th grade class. I was a stay at home mom up until last year, however, I still consider myself a SAHM with the amazing schedule that Nutrition Services...

Vigil, Dawn

Cook , Cashier

Hi I'm new to Silver Creek this year and looking forward to this school year. I have 2 boys that are excited for mom! I am so happy to be a part of the team here!

Custodial

Montoya II, Theodore

Head Custodian

I'm a Denver native and have been married for 34 years. I have 3 daughters and 2 grandkids. I am so excited to be at Silver Creek Elementary as the Head Custodian,

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