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

Risk Management, a department under the Legal Division, serves the District by evaluating and managing potential consequences of district activities and mitigating risks. Our department oversees Workers’ Compensation, Accident reporting (Students & Visitors), Workplace Ergonomics, Animal Therapy Programs, Property Loss & Damage Reporting, and Planning and procedural requests for Field Trips and Special Events.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Administering and managing Workers’ Compensation claims and processes
• Overseeing accident and injury reporting for students, staff, and visitors
• Supporting workplace ergonomics evaluations and injury prevention strategies
• Reviewing and approving Animal-Assisted Therapy program requests
• Managing property loss and damage reporting for district facilities and assets
• Reviewing, planning, and approving field trips and special events to ensure safety and compliance
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with district operations and activities
• Collaborating with insurance providers and legal counsel to ensure appropriate risk coverage and response

Kristin Bennett | Director of Records & Risk Management
kbennett@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-214-9309 | Desk: 970-490-3627

Tiffony Long | Risk Management Specialist
tlong@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3506

Marjorie Kimball | Risk Management Department Tech II
mkimball@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3237

PSD IT provides year-round technical support, maintenance, and training for district and school employees. We strive to provide and maintain an expansive, fast, and reliable network to enable administrators, teachers, and students to effectively leverage
technology throughout the District and in the classroom. Through yearly and long-term initiatives to update, enhance, and adopt new technologies Poudre School District offers cutting-edge technologies and services ensuring the continued success of our
mission to Educate Every Child, Every Day.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing year-round technical support to district and school staff
• Maintaining and upgrading district network infrastructure for speed, security, and reliability
• Supporting classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Managing device deployment and lifecycle for students and staff (e.g., laptops, tablets, peripherals)
• Overseeing software systems and platforms used across the district
• Implementing cybersecurity protocols to protect district data and systems
• Delivering staff training on educational and operational technologies
• Leading long-term technology planning and innovation initiatives
• Collaborating with departments and schools to identify and implement tech solutions that support learning and operations

IT Leadership

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

Sarah Siple | Director of Software Development and Support
ssiple@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-219-8712 | Desk: 970-490-3501

Dallen Campbell | Director of Infrastructure
dallenc@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556–4261| Desk: 970-490-3615

Cass Santoro | Director of Technical Support Services and User Security
csantoro@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-4261 | Desk: 970-490-3674

IT Administrative Support Staff

Allison Brinkhoff | Information Technology - IT Support Services Supervisor
abrinkhoff@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-821-6630 |Desk: 970-490-3140

Cierra Ortiz | Administrative Office Assistant
cortiz@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3158

Julie Beitscher | Department Technician I
jbeitscher@psdschool.org | Desk: 970-490-3136

John LaGuardia | Projects Coordinator
jalguardia@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-3854

Amy Woodard | Projects Coordinator
awoodard@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-829-7064

Victor Rivero | Enterprise Architect
victor@psdschool.org | 970-490-3563

The Operations Department oversees the essential physical and logistical functions that support safe, clean, and effective learning environments across Poudre School District. This department includes Facilities, Child Nutrition, Custodial & Delivery Services, Transportation, Environmental Services, and Construction. Operations works behind the scenes to ensure schools and district buildings are well-maintained, efficiently run, and aligned with PSD’s mission to educate every child, every day. Through planning, maintenance, and responsive services, the department enables student success by supporting the infrastructure that powers daily learning. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing facility maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects 
• Managing custodial services to ensure clean, safe, and healthy school environments 
• Coordinating delivery services for inter-office mail, equipment, and supplies 
• Operating student transportation services, including bus routing and safety oversight 
• Leading environmental services initiatives, including sustainability and compliance with health and safety standards
• Planning and managing new construction and renovation projects 
• Supporting energy efficiency and utility management across district buildings
• Providing meals to students across the district
• Collaborating with schools and departments to ensure smooth daily operations and emergency readiness

Facilities

Poudre School District’s Facility Services oversees the maintenance and operation of over 4 million square feet across 73 buildings on nearly 1,000 acres, ensuring safe, comfortable, and functional environments for staff and students. It integrates building
maintenance, custodial services, energy and environmental management, and groundskeeping to support daily operations and long-term asset care. The department also manages project proposals — such as renovations, system upgrades, and land-use changes — through a structured work‑order process. With a focus on efficiency and sustainability, the team proactively addresses environmental initiatives (like green cleaning and energy conservation) while coordinating facility rentals and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining over 4 million square feet of building space across 73 facilities
• Overseeing heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems to ensure operational integrity
• Managing custodial services and green cleaning practices to maintain healthy environments
• Coordinating groundskeeping, landscaping, and snow removal across nearly 1,000 acres
• Administering energy conservation and sustainability initiatives
• Handling facility project proposals, renovations, and system upgrades through a structured approval process
• Facilitating facility rentals and managing community use of PSD buildings
• Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Utilizing a work-order system to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks efficiently

Trudy Trimbath | Assistant Director of Facilities
ttrimbath@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3502

Joe Oppenheimer | Carpentry Department Head
joppenhe@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3462

Matt Robbins | Controls Department Head
mrobbins@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3031

Brian Zimmerman | Electrical Department Head
brianz@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3584

Steve Staab | HVAC Department Head
sstaab@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3565

Luke Askeland | Outdoor Services Manager
laskeland@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3532

Earl Bernard | Outdoor Services Supervisor
ebernard@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3586

Colin Legge | Plumbing Department Head
clegge@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3422

Poscha McDougall | Facilities Office Manager
pmcdougall@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3544

Connor Anderson | Facilities Technician
coanderson@psdschools.org

Rachel Buchheit | Energy and Sustainability Technician
rbuchheit@psdschools.org

Customer Support Center

The Customer Support Center operates as the primary district switchboard, handling over 7,000 calls monthly and serving as a central point of contact for students, families, staff, and community members. It operates 24/7, directing inquiries, managing
facility issues, and coordinating emergency and routine maintenance through a robust work order system that processes more than 2,000 requests each month. Additionally, it schedules facility use and rental agreements, coordinates utility locates, and issues permits to manage community access efficiently. By centralizing communication and services, the department ensures timely support and smooth operation of district facilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as the district’s primary call center and communications hub, providing 24/7 support
• Triaging and routing over 7,000 monthly inquiries from families, staff, students, and the public
• Coordinating and managing over 2,000 monthly facility work orders, including emergency and routine maintenance
• requests
• Managing facility use scheduling, rental agreements, and permitting processes for community and school-based events
• Coordinating utility locate services and access to district infrastructure
• Supporting district departments by directing issues to appropriate personnel or systems for resolution
• Maintaining detailed logs and documentation of service requests and communication
• Promoting equitable and timely access to district resources through centralized service delivery
• Ensuring alignment with safety protocols and operational procedures during emergencies or after-hours incidents
• Providing excellent customer service to support the district’s mission of educational excellence and community engagement

Marrisca Juvan | Operations Administrative Supervisor
mjuvan@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3956

Karlie Cope | Operations Support Supervisor
kcope@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3333

Ronnie Key | Customer Support Specialist
rkey@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3333

Emily Orr | Customer Support Specialist
eorr@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3333

John Valdez | Utility Locator Facilities Specialist
jvaldez@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3333

Dawn Feit | Department Technician
dfeit@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3333

Child Nutrition

The Child Nutrition Department provides nutritious, safe, and cost-effective meals that support student learning while maintaining high standards and full regulation compliance. The team is responsible for ensuring meal services run effectively
across the district.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, delivering, and serving all breakfast and lunch meals under USDA, CDE, and Larimer County Health Department requirements
• Hiring, training, supporting, and managing all Child Nutrition food professionals in the district
• Maintaining and managing kitchen infrastructure and equipment to support safe and effective food preparation along with the Operations teams
• Managing Point of Sale (POS) system technology with PSD IT for streamlined transactions and accounting data collection by Finance, CDE, and USDA requirements
• Providing special diet meals to students as required (medical documentation) by USDA and CDE. This data is provided to the department via Synergy student reports
• Processing Free & Reduced-Price Meal Program applications and document eligibility for the district. Provide equitable meal access district wide with principals

Craig Schneider | Director
cschneid@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3560

Deanna DeMarco | Office Manager
ddemarco@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-682-0287
 

Transportation

The Transportation Department is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and other school-related activities. Our team manages bus routing and scheduling, driver assignments, and vehicle maintenance to ensure compliance with all safety regulations. We work closely with schools and families to address transportation needs, provide customer service, and respond to questions or concerns related to student travel. Our goal is to support student success by providing dependable access to education through effective transportation services.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing safe, efficient, and reliable daily transportation for students to and from school
• Coordinating transportation for field trips, athletic events, and other school-related activities
• Managing bus routing, scheduling, and driver assignments to optimize coverage and efficiency
• Maintaining the district’s fleet of vehicles in compliance with all state and federal safety regulations
• Collaborating with schools, families, and staff to address individual transportation needs and resolve service concerns
• Training and supporting drivers and transportation staff to uphold high standards of safety and service
• Monitoring weather, road conditions, and operational factors to ensure timely adjustments to routes or schedules
• Ensuring compliance with transportation laws, district policies, and student safety protocols
• Utilizing technology and routing systems to enhance service reliability and communication
• Promoting equitable access to education by reducing transportation barriers for all eligible students

On Call Liaison| Calls After 5:30pm, Weekends, and Emergency Transportation Needs Desk: 970-222-7888

Dan Weaver | Director of Transportation
dweaver@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-5501 | Desk: 970-490-3684

Eric Baal | Safety/Training Manager
ebaal@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-0639 | Desk: 970-490-3576

Laura Chandler | Operations Manager
lchandler@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-632-1854 | Desk: 970-490-3555

TBD | Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Desk: 970-490-3569

Kelly Caramanno | Integrated Services Manager
kcaramanno@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-219-3072 | Desk: 970-490-3141

Cathe Manke | Support Fleet Manager
cmanke@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-2248 | Desk: 970-490-3582

Kim Clark | SBT Supervisor
kiclark@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-217-4079 | Desk: 970-488-5280

Sonja Novovesky | SBT Supervisor
snovovesky@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-2416 | Desk: 970-488-5278

Stacey Bridgeman | NBT Supervisor
sbridgeman@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-2040 | Desk: 970-490-3282

Kaitlyn Lanteri | NBT Supervisor
klanteri@psdschool.org | Mobile: 970-657-0056 | Desk: 970-490-3575

Dylan Scheie | Parts Coordinator
dscheie@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3498

Amy Carney | Lead Router
acarney@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-5285

Dispatch SBT
dispatch@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-5275

Matt Pickle | Supervisor
mpickle@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-2382

Sandy Guyette | Supervisor
sguyette@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-5455

John Bard | Supervisor
johnb@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-6522

Anna Owens | Supervisor
aowens@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-0012

Becky Wiggins | Nutrition Coordinator
bwiggins@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3348

Dispatch NBT
dispatch@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3577 | Desk: 970-490-3481
Phil Caroselli | Activities Scheduler
pcaroselli@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3660

Milly Smelker | Office Manager
msmelker@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-2421

Custodial & Delivery Services

Custodial & Delivery Services cleans approximately 4.5 million square feet of building space daily, assists with school activities and building events, performs in-house flooring restoration and preventative maintenance, and provides laundry services for the
district. Delivery Services coordinates the delivery of inter-office and US mail, parcels, and equipment to every district building and serves as the central receiving point for the district.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Cleaning and maintaining approximately 4.5 million square feet of district facilities daily
• Supporting school activities, athletics, and building events with setup and teardown services
• Performing in-house floor care, including restoration and preventative maintenance
• Providing district-wide laundry services for programs and departments
• Managing inter-office and U.S. mail delivery to all district buildings
• Coordinating delivery of parcels, supplies, and equipment across the district
• Serving as the central receiving and distribution hub for district deliveries
• Ensuring safe, clean, and operational learning environments through custodial oversight and support

Leigh Anne Williamson | Custodial & Delivery Services Manager
leighw@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-3165

Lanie Matsumoto | Custodial & Delivery Services Office Manager
lmatsumoto@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3590

Kathy Yardley | Area Supervisor
kyardley@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-2137

Mike Chenoweth | Area Supervisor
mchenowe@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-1305

Karl Trujillo | Area Supervisor
ktrujill@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-3151

Tim Sanchez | Lead Utility Driver
tsanchez@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-566-2666

Mark Renzoni | Custodial Equipment Repair Technician
mrenzoni@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-1122

Jesus Bastidas | Night Trainer/Supervisor
jbastidas@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-893-3945

Zach Miller | Night Trainer/Supervisor
zmiller@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-290-9518

Safety & Security

Poudre School District’s Security Department ensures the safety of students and staff through a comprehensive system of surveillance, controlled access, emergency communication tools, and regular safety drills. Campus Security Officers support
schools by patrolling grounds, managing events, and responding to incidents alongside School Resource Officers (SROs). The department also leads crisis preparedness and threat assessment efforts, working closely with law enforcement and mental health
teams to promote both physical and emotional safety. Through training, partnerships, and proactive planning, the department fosters secure and supportive school environments district-wide.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining district-wide safety through surveillance systems, controlled access points, and emergency communication tools
• Supporting school campuses with on-site patrols, event management, and incident response by Campus Security Officers
• Collaborating with School Resource Officers to ensure coordinated safety enforcement and student support
• Leading crisis preparedness efforts, including emergency drills, lockdown procedures, and evacuation planning
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• Conducting threat assessments in partnership with school administrators, law enforcement, and mental health professionals
• Promoting both physical and emotional safety through prevention-focused strategies and mental health collaboration
• Providing ongoing training to staff and students on emergency protocols and safety awareness
• Coordinating with local law enforcement, emergency services, and community agencies to enhance district readiness
• Monitoring and updating district safety plans, procedures, and technologies in alignment with best practices
• Fostering a culture of safety and support to ensure welcoming, secure learning environments for all students and staff

Jarad Sargent | Director of Student Safety and Emergency Management
jsargent@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-6095

Barb Ozee | Office Manager
bozee@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3608

Shawn Streeter | Assistant Director of Security
sstreete@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3279

Chris Truett | Electronic Specialist Head
ctruett@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3056

Kevin Lewis | Electronic Specialist II
kevinl@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3510

Responsible for managing the District’s financial resources to support educational goals and ensure fiscal responsibility. This team manages payroll, grant funding, Medicaid coordination, budgeting, financial software systems, financial training and staff support,
acquisition of goods and services, incoming and outgoing payments, financial reporting, and oversight of responsible fiscal decision-making for the district.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership and oversight through a collaborative administrative team focused on integrity, compliance, and operational agility
• Preparing accurate, timely financial reports and disclosures in compliance with regulatory standards, and leading the annual external audit process
• Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard district assets and ensure fiscal accountability
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to support accurate financial records, timely transactions, and effective cash flow management
• Developing, monitoring, and revising the district’s annual budget to align with strategic priorities and statutory funding
• requirements
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Maintaining and supporting financial software systems to ensure secure, efficient, and integrated data processing and reporting
• Delivering financial training, resources, and ongoing support to non-finance staff with budget and purchasing responsibilities, promoting district-wide compliance and confidence
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of grants — from proposal development to final reporting — to ensure alignment with programmatic goals and financial compliance
• Coordinating Medicaid enrollment support for families and securing reimbursement for eligible school-based health services, ensuring documentation and billing meet federal and state requirements
• Processing accurate and timely payroll for district employees, ensuring compliance with laws, contracts, and reporting requirements, including salary calculations, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions
• Facilitating cost-effective procurement through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management, ensuring legal and ethical compliance while minimizing risks
• Promoting financial transparency, stewardship, and resource optimization in support of student success and organizational excellence

Administrative Team

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

Kera Badalamenti | Executive Director of Finance
kbadalam@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3114

Brian Gustafson | Budget Director
bgustafson @psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3519

Danielle Chenoweth | Assistant Director of Finance
dchenowe @psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3649

Financial Reporting Team

Evan Kearley | Accounting Manager
ekearley@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3265

Brandi Carson | Sr- Accountant
bcarson@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3305

Jamie Bowker | Finance Specialist
jbowker@psdschools.org

Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts
Receivable (AR) Team

Nancy Seams | Accounting Manager
nseams@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3556

Molly Cordsen | Accountant
acordsen@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3054

Lori Dashner | Finance Specialist
ldashner@psdschools.org

Stephanie Barcel | Finance Specialist
sbarcel@psdschools.org

Holli Grabenstein | Finance Specialist
hgrabenstein@psdschools.org

Deb Tucker | Finance Specialist
dtucker@psdschools.org

Cindy Evans | Finance Specialist
cevans@psdschools.org

Budget Team

Brian Gustafson | Budget Director
bgustafson@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3519

Tuesday Hiland | Sr- Accountant
thiland@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3231

Business Systems Support Team

Sydney Mihulka | Business Systems Analyst
sydneym@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3626

Harry Krewson | Finance Platform Administrator
hkrewson@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3539

Tony Brown | Finance Platform Administrator
tbrown@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3369

Financial Training and Support Team

Brian Gustafson | Budget Director
bgustafson@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3519

Chrissi Easton | Sr- Accountant
ceaston@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3513

Kim Parker | Finance Specialist
kimberlyp@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3366

Josh Savage | Finance Specialist
joshuas@psdschools.org

Grants Team

Beth Higgins | Grants Manager
bhiggins@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3208

Dulcie Willis | Grant Writer
dwillis@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3658

Courtnie Johnson | Sr- Accountant
courtniej@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3618

Maria Ortiz | Grant Specialist
mortiz@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3593

Heather Poynter-Lausch | Grant Specialist
heatherpl@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3518

Sarah Mart | Grant Specialist
smart@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3654

Cindy Vergatos | Grant Specialist
cvergatos@psdschools.org

Medicaid Team

Corey Smith | Medicaid Coordinator
coreys@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-342-5733

Hazel Morales | Medicaid Outreach Enrollment Specialist
hmorales@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-657-0961

Nikki Bronnee | Medicaid Program Assistant
nbronnee@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-222-4843

Maria Ortiz | Grant Program Specialist
motriz@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3593

Payroll Team

Diane Dickerson | Payroll Manager
dianed@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3541

Kendal Kelly | Payroll Specialist
kkelly@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3258

Lynette Koepp | Payroll Specialist
lkoepp@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3548

Josh Chapman | Payroll Specialist
jchapman@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3299

Aimee Mohr | Payroll Specialist
amohr@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3280

Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Team

Kristin Thetford | Purchasing and Contract Manager
kthetford@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3545

Ivy Sipes | Sourcing Analyst
isipes@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3485

Alex Castruita | Finance Specialist
acastruita@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3531

Ginny Gordon | Finance Specialist
vgordon@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3648

Becky Hall | Finance Specialist
rehall@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3564

Christina Eihausen | Finance Specialist
ceihausen@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3170

Supports all Human Resources functions for the district including recruitment, retention, and employee relations. Manages the district’s benefits and wellness programs. Supports the substitute program and all clerical functions related to employment in
PSD including new employee onboarding, compensation, and evaluations. Includes ADA and accessibility functionalities and Employee Assistance Services.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing recruitment and retention efforts to attract and maintain a qualified and diverse workforce
• Supporting employee relations to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Administering the district’s benefits programs, including health, wellness, and retirement plans
• Overseeing the substitute program to ensure timely and effective staffing support
• Coordinating all clerical functions related to employment, including new employee onboarding, compensation administration, and performance evaluations
• Coordinating accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• (PWFA), and the PUMP Act (including coordinating Lactation Spaces across the district)
• Providing Employee Assistance Services to support staff well-being and resilience
• Facilitating communication and training related to Human Resources policies and procedures
• Collaborating with district leadership to align HR services with organizational goals and employee needs

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

Emily Bickerton | Senior Director, Human Resources
ebickerton@psdschools.org | 970-222-6599 | Desk: 970-490-3314

Deborah Meyer | Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Retention
demeyer@psdschools.org | 970-567-2361 | Desk: 970-490-3306

TBD | Director of Employee Relations

Erin Fitzgerald | Assistant Director
efitzgerald@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-1113

Nikki Grandbois- Miller | Human Resources Business Partner, Area A
ngrandbois@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-1392

Kolton Roark | Human Resources Business Partner, Area B
kroark@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-6919

Hanna Peterson | Human Resources, Area C
hannap@psdschools.org | 970-829-7402

Laura Hansen | Generalist II
lhansen@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3616

Karen Keller-Boyne | Generalist I
kboyne@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3474

Elizabeth Dunne | Specialist
edunne@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3622

Keisha Rivera | Specialist
krivera@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3439

Rebecca Graham | Specialist
rgraham@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3671

Sydney Hebert | Specialist
shebert@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3614

Jessica Palin | Accessibility and ADA Coordinator
jpalin@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-1779 | Desk: 970-490-3507

Calley Teisl | ADA Specialist
cteisl@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3250

TBD | Administrative Assistant

Matt Leland | Talent Acquisition Recruiter
mleland@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-6734

Sam Glowinski | Talent Acquisition Recruiter
sglowinski@psdschools.org

Dana Caspar | Talent Specialist
dcaspar@psdschools.org

Courtney Rickard | Substitute Coordinator
crickard@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3610

Leah Dildine | Tech I/II (supporting substitutes)
ldilldine@psdschools.org

Leanna Biddle | Talent Events and Onboarding Coordinator
lbiddle@psdschools.org

TBD | Tech I/II (supporting Events and Onboarding)

Mel Johnson | Benefits Assistant Director
melj@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3435

Marissa Campos | Benefits Coordinator
mcampos@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3680

Bianca Figueroa | Benefits Technician I
bfigueroa@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3499

Heather Fleming | Benefits Technician II
hfleming@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-490-3382

Genevieve Steensma | Benefits Technician II
gsteensm@psdschools.org

Connor O’Rourke | Wellness Specialist

Renee Gilkey | EAS Manager
rgilkey@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-4930

Corie Helms | EAS Counselor
chelms@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-4928

Kathy Forrest | EAS Counselor
kforrest@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-4929

Kelsey Pavlidis | EAS Counselor

Emily Leetham | EAS Specialist
eleetham@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-4927

Sam Cuff | EAS Admin Office Assistant
scuff@psdschools.org | Desk: 970-488-4925

The Communications department supports all centralized communication needs across the district, including branding, marketing, public relations and crisis communication. The department maintains the district’s social media presences and website.

This team serves as the central hub for district-wide information, ensuring families, staff, and community members receive timely, accurate, inclusive, accessible, and transparent updates to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing district-wide branding, marketing, public relations, and crisis communication efforts
• Maintaining and updating the district’s social media channels and official website to ensure timely and accurate information sharing
• Serving as the central hub for communication across the district to families, staff, and community members
• Ensuring all communications are inclusive, accessible, and transparent to support informed decision-making
• Coordinating messaging to promote the district’s mission, initiatives, and achievements
• Supporting internal communications to keep staff informed and engaged
• Responding to media inquiries and managing external communications to enhance the district’s public image
• Collaborating with schools and departments to align communication strategies and outreach efforts
• Monitoring communication trends and feedback to continuously improve engagement and effectiveness

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

John Cope | Executive Director of Communications
jcope@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-567-1579 | Desk: 970-490-3427

Cassie Phelps | Communications Technician II
cassendrap@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-837-6013

Mariah Wenzel | Branding and Graphic Design Coordinator
mawenzel@psdschools.org | Mobile: 303-717-8275

Litzy Duque Malpica | Digital Content and Social Media Manager
lduquemalpic@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-556-5683

Matt Gohl | Multimedia Manager
mgohl@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-286-5754

Katya Weiss-Andersson | Internal Communications Specialist
kandersson@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-413-3340 | Desk: 970-490-3641

Thomas Ketchersid | Digital Marketing Manager
tketchersid@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-305-2518

Austin Fleskes| Public Relations and Media Coordinator
afleskes@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-218-8141

Poudre School District’s Athletics & Activities Department offers inclusive, education-first programming — spanning middle and high school athletics, Unified Sports in partnership with Special Olympics, and more than 50 clubs and performing arts
opportunities — designed to prioritize character, sportsmanship, and student development over competition. It aligns programs with CHSAA regulations and district values, while streamlining processes like online registration and digital ticketing to make
participation accessible and engaging. The department also fosters community involvement and school spirit, supports marketing partnerships, and ensures that facilities like French Field are utilized effectively for district events. Through its comprehensive offerings and inclusive practices, the department cultivates well-rounded experiences that enrich both student life and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing inclusive, education-first programming for middle and high school athletics
• Offering Unified Sports in partnership with Special Olympics
• Supporting more than 50 clubs and performing arts opportunities
• Prioritizing character, sportsmanship, and student development over competition
• Ensuring programs align with CHSAA regulations and district values
• Streamlining participation processes, including online registration and digital ticketing
• Promoting accessibility and engagement in athletics and activities
• Fostering community involvement and school spirit
• Supporting marketing partnerships related to athletics and activities
• Managing and ensure effective utilization of facilities like French Field for district events
• Cultivating well-rounded experiences that enrich student life and the broader community

Brandon Carlucci | Director of Athletics & Activities
bcarlucci@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3106

Michael DeWall | District Athletic & Activities Coordinator
mdewall@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-657-1368

Dylan James | District Athletic Marketing Specialist
djames@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-222-0512

Lori Willadsen | District Athletic Office Manager
lwilladsen@psdschools.org | Mobile: 970-490-3332