New Leadership PSD class begins learning journey

With so many exciting things happening across Poudre School District, we are once again honored to welcome the local community in to experience the great work taking place in our schools. 

New Leadership PSD class

The 2025-2026 Leadership PSD class officially began this week, welcoming in 22 local community members to get a better look inside the district. 

The Leadership PSD program is meant to offer a behind-the-scenes experience for business and community leaders to explore the inner workings of the Poudre School District. Over several months, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the district’s history, governance, budget, operations, curriculum, and innovative programs.
This will include group learning sessions, visits to district schools, and more. 

A total of 22 people will be taking part in this unique program this year. Participants come from a broad range of local organizations: 

  • Nate Biggs, Franc.li
  • Anna Gerber, Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences
  • David Garrison, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery,
  • Margot Duque, American Institutes for Research
  • Jenny Dunlap, Columbine Health Systems,
  • Jonathan Hummer, Case Paper
  • Dedria (Queen) Johnson, paralegal student
  • Amanda Koncewicz, self-employed 
  • Brittany Little, Desperado Realty
  • Rodney Lie, Vector Marketing
  • Dom Lopez, Columbine Health Systems
  • Kylie Massman, Office of the District Attorney - Larimer County
  • Daisy Montgomery, Autistics Anonymous
  • Eric McClure, Mainn Co
  • Erin Radosevich, Mortise and Tenon Engineering
  • Jessica Quintana, Poudre Valley REA
  • Kacee Scheidenhelm, Bohemian Companies
  • Traci Sandoval, Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County
  • Jenna Robinson, SAINT Volunteer Transportation
  • Reba Tipton, Windermere Real Estate
  • Honora Thompson, City of Fort Collins
  • John Williams, Colorado Parks and Wildlife

“I'm excited for our remaining sessions and the meaningful connections and partnerships that are sure to come about from our time together,” said Community and Business Development Coordinator Nick Peterson. “I encourage anyone interested in learning more about Leadership PSD and/or applying for next year's program to visit our website.”

We are so excited to welcome this group of local community members to get an inside look at all the amazing things happening at Poudre School District! 
You can learn more about this program at the following link.