Leadership Organizational Chart

The Cabinet at Poudre School District functions as the district’s executive leadership team. Composed of the Superintendent and key senior leaders — including finance, legal, human resources, communications, information technology, academic departments, school leadership, and institutional effectiveness — the Cabinet ensures cohesive decision-making aligned with PSD’s mission and goals. This team collaborates to support academic excellence, operational efficiency, equity, and stakeholder engagement across the district. The Cabinet plays a central role in guiding system-wide priorities and fostering a unified vision for student and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic oversight
• Policy implementation
• Cross-departmental coordination

Brian Kingsley | Superintendent
bkingsley@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3607

Traci Gile | Lead Assistant Superintendent
tgile@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-568-6216

Dave Montoya | Chief Finance Officer
davem@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-4794

Lauren Hooten | Chief of Staff
lhooten@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-286-1633 | Desk: 970-490-3009

Dwayne Schmitz | Director of Research and Evaluation*
dschmitz@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3693
(*Please note this role will sunset in December of 2025)

Julie Chaplain | Assistant Superintendent
jchaplain@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-0967

Insoon Olson | Assistant Superintendent
iolson@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-1785

Bud Hunt | Chief Technology Officer
bhunt@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-631-6286 | Desk: 970-490-3180

Autumn Aspen | General Counsel
aaspen@psdschools.org | Mobile:970-420-0682 | Desk: 970-490-3133

The superintendent’s office supports the superintendent and Board of Education. The superintendent and Board of Education are responsible for designing and leading the strategic direction of the district. The PSD Foundation is also associated with the Superintendent’s Office, though the Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 created to support schools, staff, and students. This office also oversees the district’s authorized charter schools.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the strategic direction of the district
• Providing administrative support to the Board of Education
• Overseeing district-authorized charter schools

Brian Kingsley | Superintendent
bkingsley@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3607

Lauren Hooten | Chief of Staff
lhooten@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-286-1633 |
Desk: 970-490-3009

Monica Eddy | Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
meddy@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-732-2458 |
Desk: 970-490-3607

Jill Brunner | Secretary to the Board of Education and Administrative Assistant for Legal Counsel
jbrunner@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-6841 |
Desk: 970-490–3377

Summer Shaffer | Executive Director of the PSD Foundation
sshaffer@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-295-9158

The Assistant Superintendents’ Office plays a vital leadership role in ensuring schools across the district operate effectively and meet student needs. It provides strategic guidance and support to principals at all 49 public schools, working collaboratively to foster safe, positive, and successful learning environments.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Providing support to principals 
• Overseeing central and site-based programs 
• Coordinating with other district departments 
• Ensuring alignment in instructional programs and policy implementation 
• Strengthening school leadership systems 
• Improving student outcomes 
• Promoting coherent district-wide educational excellence

Traci Gile | Lead Assistant Superintendent
tgile@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-568-6216 | Desk: 970-568-6216

Sonja Ballstadt | Administrative Assistant to Traci Gile
sballsta@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3203

Julie Chaplain | Assistant Superintendent
jchaplain@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-0967

Shannon Barnes | Administrative Assistant to Julie Chaplain
sbarnes@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-5268 | Desk: 970-490-3203

Insoon Olson | Assistant Superintendent
iolson@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-1785

Tessa Oppenheimer | Administrative Assistant to Insoon Olson
tessao@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3203

Curriculum and Instruction exists to prepare students to meet the needs of the ever-changing world. Rigorous coursework is available in all content areas. This coursework addresses the standards specific to each subject area and establishes connections between the subjects. It is delivered through required courses that are diversified to meet individual students’ needs and also through elective classes that can address the interests of all participants. Course work supports PSD’s Strategic Plan priorities: literacy, graduating with options, and mental health and belonging.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Developing coursework that is robust, up-to-date, and unified across the district. Developing and providing rigorous, standards-aligned coursework 
• Ensuring alignment with PSD’s strategic priorities 
• Offering diverse educational pathways tailored to individual student needs and interests 
• Overseeing implementation of state standards and curriculum programs

Amanda Kreiger | Director of Curriculum & Instruction
akreiger@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-0759

Anne Kirven | Department Tech II
akirven@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3131

Liz White | Office Manager
elwhite@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-6644

Allison Alter | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator  (Visual Arts)
aalter@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-286-5812

Jo Dixon | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Physical Education & Health)
jonetted@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-6892

Melissa Flail | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Music & Performing Arts)
mflail@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-8007

Laura Grissom | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Science)
lgrissom@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-817-3074

Mary Beth Johnson | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (World Language)
maryj@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-3134

Kayla Nelson | Elementary Literacy Coordinator
kaylan@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-5861

Rosie Navejas | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Multilingual Learners)
rnavejas@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-4895

Kelly Burns | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Secondary Literacy)
kburns@psdschools.org | Mobile: 816-810-5650

Kelly Shank | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (Mathematics)
kshank@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3194

Scott VanTatenhove | Curriculum & InstructionFacilitator (Social Studies)
svantate@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-488-8051

Shaunda Stahl | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator (MTSS)
sstahl@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-1179

Julie Woolner | Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator
sstahl@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-0674

Kirstan Morris | K-12 Gifted Program Coordinator
kirstanm@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-0063

Emily Vangermeersch | Gifted ID Specialist
evangerm@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-0153

Brian Diaczun | Gifted ID Specialist
bdiaczun@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-732-2496

Kaylie Bair | Gifted ID Specialist
Mobile: 970-732-3304

Melinda Surace | Instructional Systems Support Coordinator
Mobile: 970-556-2987

Bianca Katz | TOSA (Online & Summer School)
Mobile: 970-837-6517

Dave Lawrence | Textbook Manager
dlawrence@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3661

Jacob Mitchell | District Media Services Manager
dlawrence@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3643

Sarah Parker | Instructional Materials Resource Technician
saparker@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3686

Professional learning, licensed evaluation, and student assessment are deeply interconnected components that work together to ensure every child’s success. High-quality professional learning equips educators with the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary to meet diverse student needs. Licensed evaluation provides a structured, reflective process to measure instructional effectiveness and identify areas for growth. Assessment—both of student learning and teacher impact—offers critical data that informs instruction and professional development. When these elements are aligned, they create a continuous improvement cycle where data-driven insights guide targeted professional learning, strengthen teaching practices, and ultimately enhance student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Designing and coordinating job-embedded, sustained professional learning for admin, licensed and classified staff 
• Developing comprehensive professional learning plans 
• Implementing mentoring and induction programs 
• Building and maintaining professional learning communities (PLCs) 
• Guiding instructional coaching and visible learning practices 
• Using research and data to evaluate practices and needs 
• Overseeing and coordinating district and state assessment programs — such as CMAS, MAP, ACCESS, READ Act, PSAT, SAT benchmarks 
• Overseeing educator effectiveness within the 5D+ framework 
• Offering annual training on test administration for staff 
• Supporting schools in crafting implementing, and monitoring Unified Improvement Plans 
• Reporting school performance frameworks and accountability processes 
• Maintaining district monitoring reports to meet state accreditation and accountability requirements 
• Building data visualization tools and analytic systems
• Poudre School District Organizational Chart 2025-2026 
• Conducting surveys among students, staff, and families, such as Connections and Family Engagement surveys 
• Serving as staff liaisons to the School and District Accountability Committees

Kimberly Tymkowych | Director of Professional Learning and Educator Effectiveness
Mobile: 970-218-3259

Judy Kinner | Classified Professional Development Coordinator
jkinner@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-4785 | Desk: 970-490-3496

Janleyn Lilly | Professional Learning Systems Specialist
jlilly@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-1407

Julie Mastre | Professional Learning Facilitator
jmastre@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-5854

Susan Steinmark | Coordinator, Mentoring and Educator Effectiveness
ssteinma@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-5825 | Desk: 970-490-3516

Susan Thomas | Assessment & School Support Coordinator
sthomas@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-290-6602 | Desk: 970-490-3124

Dayna Hudson | Assessment & Analytics Coordinator
dhudson@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3217

Michele Lae | Office Manager
michelel@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3303

The Student Services department provides coaching, coordination and compliance support for Mental Health and Belonging within an MTSS-SEB (Multi-tiered systems of support - social, emotional, behavioral) system of support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• School Counseling
• Mental Health and Mental Health Crisis Support
• Health Services and School Nursing
• Educational Audiology; Compliance - Title IX, Discrimination and Harassment
• Sexual Assault; Section 504
• MTSS-SEB Coaching, coordination and grant implementation
• Mental Health Intern and Fellowship program
• Community partnerships
• Expulsion program support
• Mandated reporting
• Child welfare liaison (CWEL)
• Youth Shelter
• Student health and wellness clinics
• Homebound coordination
• Medically necessary support
• Student services-specific grant support and coordination

Liz Davis | Senior Executive Director of Student Services
edavis@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-732-0522 | Desk: 970-490-3033

Whitney Bennett-Clear | Assistant Director of Student Services
wbennettclear@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-8151 | Desk: 970-490-3224

Kim Cordova | Administrative Assistant
kimc@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-490-3272

Leah Jones | Project Aware Coordinator
leahj@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-56-5906

Gilda Gallagher | MTSS-SEB Coach
ggallagh@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-776-0381

Alex Anderson | 504 Compliance Specialist TOSA
alexa @psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-5321

Beth Shefcyk | 504 Compliance Specialist TOSA
bshefcyk@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-5677

Beth Green | Counselor Coordinator
bgreen@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-685-0990

Sarah Mowder-Wilkens | Mental Health andPrevention Coordinator
smowder@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-566-2310

Kelly Glick | Student Services Coordinator
kglick @psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-566-2319

Shayna Seitchik | Compliance Prevention & Response Coordinator
sseitchik@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-9323

Kirsten Espinoza | Compliance Prevention & Response Coordinator
kespinoza@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-7746

Miranda Bateman | Program Specialist - SART
mbateman@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-218-4519

Leah Hager | Student Services Coordinator
lhager @psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-26-5713

Jill Cottingham | MTSS SEB Coach
jillc@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-3849

Natalee Jacobson | MTSS SEB Coach
njacobson@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-567-2198

Amiee Kellogg | MTSS SEB Coach
akellogg @psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-7845

McKensie Nweke | MTSS SEB Coach
mnweke@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-666-0882

Trinity Salazar | Behavior Intervention Tech
trsalazar@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9155

Kim Lowe | Health Services Coordinator
kgranger@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5905

Mary Beth Bramel | Educational Audiologist
mbramel@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-219-6954

Kathreen Rudd | Audiology Assistant
krudd@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-8965

Hali Riewerts | Mental Health Intern, FellowshipCoordinator & TOSA
hriewerts@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-290-9212

Veronica Bechara | Mental Health TOSA & MH Specialist
vbechara@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-617-5537

Melissa Schaefer | Teen Parent Program TOSA
meschaef@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-5542

Jill Alexander | Mental Health Specialist
jilla@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-3366

Jackie Andrade Ramirez | Mental Health Specialist
jandrader@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-0295

Brita Beyerlein | Mental Health Specialist
bbeyerlein@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-3944

Michele Bishop | Mental Health Specialist
mbishop@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-286-5410

Kat Boschmann | Mental Health Specialist
kboschmann@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9105

Jane Campbell | Mental Health Specialist
janec@psdschool.org | Mobile:970-567-2847

Lisa Cole | Mental Health Specialist
lcole @psdschool.org

Katy Courtway | Mental Health Specialist
kcourtway@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-1795

Christine Epling | Mental Health Specialist
ceplin@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-1449

Lynette Gonzales | Mental Health Specialist
lgonzales@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-286-3788

Melissa Gonzales | Mental Health Specialist
mgonzales@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-3975

Zach Kauffman | Mental Health Specialist
zkauffma@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9108

Arielle Kukafka | Mental Health Specialist
akukafkla@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-219-0182

Shannon Lewis | Mental Health Specialist
slewis@psdschool.org

Talia Mayer | Mental Health Specialist
tmayer@psdschool.org

Kassy McDermott | Mental Health Specialist
kmcdermott@psdschool.org

Natala Paroz | Mental Health Specialist
nparoz@psdschool.org

Riley Richard | Mental Health Specialist
rrichard@psdschool.org

Stacy Severlin | Mental Health Specialist
sevelins@psdschool.org

Jenni Sifuentes | Mental Health Specialist
jsifuent@psdschool.org

Virginia Smith | Mental Health Specialist
vsmith@psdschool.org

Christy Stiger | Mental Health Specialist
cstiger@psdschool.org

Gretta St.Martin | Mental Health Specialist
gstmartin@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-290-1463

Heidi Thompson | Mental Health Specialist
heidit@psdschool.org

Kristen Vaillancourt | Mental Health Specialist
kvaillancourt@psdschool.org

Kristin Frey | Nurse
kfrey@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-5549

Sheri Furlott | Nurse
sfurlott@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5904

Jena Gilbert | Nurse
jgilbert@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-698-0120

Barbara Gomez | Nurse
bgomez@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5900

Sarah Hansen | Nurse
shansen@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-837-1139

Heather Haycraft | Nurse
hhaycraft@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-3710

Jane Houghton | Nurse
jhoughton@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5902

Sarah Johnson | Nurse
sajohnson@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9120

Anna Krell | Nurse
akrell@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9151

Christa Miller | Nurse
christam@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9152

Emily Ryan | Nurse
eryan@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5908

Richard Smith | Nurse
richards@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-5901

Jeannine Thellman | Nurse
jthellman@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-732-9106

Kelly Warren | Nurse
kwarren@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-5117

Rachel Warren | Nurse
rawarren@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-556-1309

Adrienne Wessler | Nurse
awessler@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-1879

Kimberly Williamson | Nurse
kwilliamson@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-222-8316

Jennifer Wright | Nurse
jwright@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-817-4328

Elizabeth Rodarte | Health Tech Support Coach
erodarte@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-52150

Monica Smith | Health Tech Support Coach
msmith@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-3879

The Integrated Services Department provides comprehensive education and related services for students with disabilities identified under IDEA 2004. Partnering with families, schools, and community agencies, the department ensures students access equitable, inclusive, and high‑quality educational experiences aligned with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). With a commitment to the least restrictive environment (LRE), Integrated Services supports students across the full continuum — from early childhood through transition to post‑school opportunities — enabling academic success and meaningful life outcomes. Key initiatives include center-based programs (e.g., Emotional Disabilities, Autism, ILS), inclusion support, and specialized therapies.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Delivering and coordinating therapies and services (speech, occupational, physical therapy, behavioral supports) 
• Managing and implementing IEPs in general and special education settings 
• Promoting inclusive practices in line with FAPE and LRE guidelines 
• Coordinating transition pathways and post-secondary programs for ages 18–21 (e.g., ACE, Project SEARCH, Community Connections) 
• Collaborating with families and community via the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) 
• Providing parent, family, and community liaison services and resources 
• Conducting professional development, data-driven instructional improvement, and compliance with IDEA and state regulations

Jodie Rommel | Director
jrommel@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-490-3376

Nora Love | Assistant Director: Teaching and Learning
nlove@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-567-1648 | Desk: 970-490-3223

Aaron Vogt | Assistant Director: Transition Coordinator, TMHS, Charters and Specialized
Schools
avogt@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-566-1664 | Desk: 970-490-3213

Megan Kramer | Assistant Director: PHS Feeder Zone
mkramer@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-219-6187

Mindy Roden | Assistant Director: FCHS Feeder Zone
mroden@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-567-0169 | Desk: 970-490-3442

Amy Villard | Assistant Director: FRHS Feeder Zone
avillard @psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-699-2327 | Desk: 970-490-3392

Bonnie Ellis | Assistant Director: RMHS Feeder Zone
bellis@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-4655 | Desk 970-490-3094

Sarah Zahakis | Office Manager
szahakis@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-4585 | Desk: 970-490-3233

Amy Bass | IS Data Analyst
abass@psdschool.org | Desk: 490-3599

Heidi Graber | Child Find Coordinator
hgraber@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-294-2785 | Desk: 970-490-3040

Barb Moreng | Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Specialist
bamoreng@psdschool.org

Emily Hammett | Early Childhood Disabilities Specialist
ehamett@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-7099 | Desk: 970-490-3102

Tiffany Ayraud | Department Tech II
tayraud@psdschool.org | Desk: 970-490-3214

Clara Murillo | IS Bookkeeper
claram@psdschool.org | Desk: 970-490-3111

Donna Detmar-Hanna | Lead Occupational Therapist
ddetmarh@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-3251 | Desk: 970-490-3375

Brittany Hutson | Lead Psychologist
bhutson@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-310-9022 | Desk: 970-419–3450

Donna Boudreau | Lead Speech Language Pathologist
dboudrea@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-692-6901 | Desk: 970-488-4796

Tricia Van Horssen | Co-Lead Social Worker
Tvanhors@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-8950 | Desk: 970-488-7104

Mackenzie Vanata | Co-Lead Social Worker
mvanata@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-0445 | Desk: 970-488-6517

Kate Buffington | Lead DHH
kbuffing@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-1854 | Desk: 970-488-8066

Melissa French | Lead TVI
mfrench@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-219-7697 | Desk: 970-490-3049

Erin Coy | IS Coach
ecoy@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-692-0038

Annabel Wond | IS Coach
Awond@psdschools.org

Emilie Ring | IS Coach
ering@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-219-6667

Kerry Alexander | SWAAAC Team
Kerrya@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-3066

Jill Ayars | SWAAAC Team
Jiayars@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-3066

Elizabeth Crawford | SWAAAC Team
Crawford@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-3066

Karri Fisher | SWAAAC Team
karrif@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-3066

DJ Sedey | Enrich Team
Dsedey@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-631-2555

Heather Connors | Enrich Team
hconnors@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-7685

Sean Risatti | SWAP Coordinator
srisatti@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-3580 | Desk: 970-490-3286

LCE’s mission is to honor humanity by building bridges to success through advocacy and service. We provide equitable and inclusive support to our students and families that have historically been underserved.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• English Language Development (ELD): Providing legally-mandated English Language Acquisition Instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLs) (formally known as English Language Learners).
• Family, School, Community Partnerships (FSCP): Supports Family Liaisons and coordinates translations, interpretations, and family supports, including Migrant and Immigrant federal programs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance: Supports and resources critical supports for students and families experiencing homeless or housing insecurities.
• Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO): Coordinates afterschool activities for federal programs as well as offer logistical support for summer programs district-wide.
• Inclusive Climate and Culture: Serves all protected classes through professional development, consulting and coaching around building positive and inclusive cultures for all students, and supports staff and schools around how to respond when harassment or discrimination does occur.
• Federal Programs (Titles I-VI): Provides financial support, coordination, and compliance support for these critical programs

David Autenrieth | Director of Language, Culture, &Equity
dautenri@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-2722

Cindy Baca Olivas | LCE Specialist
cbacaolivas@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-219-4210 | Desk: 970-490-3081

Rachel Pollack | Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Coordinator
rpollack@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-2618 | Desk: 970-490-3065

Jenna Altomare | LCE Coordinator
jaltomare@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-8291 | Desk: 970-490-3091

Lisa Marweg | English Language Development (ELD) Consultant
lmarweg@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-5440

Ashlyn Patton | LCE Assistant Director - ELD Instructional Coach
apatton@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-3338

Luis Munoz Andrade | Logistics & Data Specialist
lmunozandrade@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-646-8906

Marisa Velez | Department Tech II
marisav@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-5596

Amanda Muller | McKinney-Vento District Advocate
amuller@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-420-9208

Elena Murillo | McKinney-Vento District Advocate
emurillo@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-1847

Clare Barquero | Family School Community Partnership (FSCP) Coordinator
cbarquer@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-420-0556 | Desk: 970-490-3235

Sandra Martinez Gurrola | FSCP Advocate
smartinezgurrola@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-219-2225

Emely Mugica | FSCP Advocate
emugica@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-5905

Humberto Cruzado Novoa | District Equity Liaison
hcruzadonovoa@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-732-9154

Mariana Clopper | District Translator
mclopper@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3018

Ignacia Mooney | IEP Interpreter
imooney@psdschools.org

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department empowers young children and their families to build strong foundations for learning and school readiness, with a vision for long-term success. Serving children from prenatal stages through age five, ECEoffers inclusive, high-quality programs — ranging from no-cost and tuition-based preschool to Early Head Start, Head Start, Universal PreK, and integrated special education supports. Operating across 21 elementary schools, 7 community sites, and the Fullana Learning Center, ECE partners with families and community agencies to provide comprehensive developmental screenings, home visiting, and parent education that meet each child’s unique needs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Offering no-cost and tuition-based preschool for 3– and 4‑year‑olds, including Head Start, Universal PreK, and integrated
• special-education options
• Delivering Early Head Start services — prenatal support, home visits, PACT events, and center‑based care — for expectant
• families and children aged 0–3
• Conducting developmental, hearing, vision, and child-find screenings and evaluations to ensure early identification and
• intervention
• Engaging families through parenting education, mentoring, PACT events, and the ECE Policy Council, which guides grant funding and program development
• Coordinating community referrals to resources for health, mental wellness, and housing to support holistic family needs
• Facilitating smooth transitions into kindergarten with guides, home‑learning resources, and kindergarten‐readiness
  handbooks
• Administering grant funding through family‑informed governance and maintaining compliance with federal Head Start
  and state regulations

Becca Benedict | Director of Early Childhood
rbenedict@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-3344 | Desk: 970-490-3254

Greg Strutz | Assistant Director of Early Learning
gstrutz@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-692-9712 | Desk: 970-490-3082

Sarah Chimblo | Operations Manager
schimblo@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-4770 | Desk: 970-490-3387

Meghan Archuleta | Site Director/EC Admin Coach
marchuleta@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-889-3409 | Desk: 970-490-8604

Sharon Weaver | ERSEA Coordinator
sharonw@psdschools.org | 970-631-4111 | Desk: 970-490-3036

Nikki Arnesmeier | Family, Community, Engagement Coordinator
earensme@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-7855 | Desk: 970-490-3188

Emily Hamett | EC Disabillities Specialist
ehamett@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-692-7099 | Desk: 970-490-3102

Jack Robertson | HR/Finance Tech
Mobile: 970-617-4066 | Desk: 970-490-3360

The legal department provides comprehensive legal counsel and representation to the district, through its board, administration, and staff. This includes advising on a wide range of issues such as compliance with federal civil rights laws, special education,
education law, applicable state law, employment law, student privacy, records requests, and contracts. The legal department handles or manages administrative complaints (state complaints, due process complaints, OCR complaints) and coordinates with
outside counsel regarding any litigation. The legal department also develops and revises district and board policies, and ensures the district operates within applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing legal counsel to the Board of Education, superintendent, cabinet, and district staff
• Advising on matters involving education law, employment law, civil rights, special education, and student privacy
• Managing and responding to administrative complaints (e.g., state complaints, due process filings, OCR investigations)
• Coordinating with external legal counsel on litigation and complex legal matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, MOUs, and intergovernmental agreements
• Overseeing compliance with federal and state laws, including FERPA, IDEA, Title IX, and ADA
• Responding to Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests and managing public records issues

Autumn Aspen | General Counsel
aaspen@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-420-0682 | Desk: 970-490-3133

Bri Champ | Assistant Legal Counsel
bchamp@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-1323

Katia Montesinos | Paralegal
kmontesinos@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-692-6021

Jill Brunner | Administrative Assistant
jbrunner@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-6841 | Desk: 970-490-3377