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Administration

Haviland, Matthew

Principal

MEd

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Woodglen community as your principal! As a proud graduate of Thornton High school and alumni of the Adams 12 Five Star School District, it is my pleasure to give back to students, families, and staff in the district where I grew up. Previously, I have served as an...

Featherstone, Manissa

Assistant Principal

MA

I am delighted to join the Woodglen community as the assistant principal! I have been serving students in Adams 12 since 2005 where I started as a middle school social studies teacher. For the past six years, I have supported Adams 12 schools as a coordinator in the English Language Learner Department at the...

Office

Hewett, Cathy

Office Manager

I am the Office Manager for Woodglen Elementary. I have worked for District 12 schools since 1998. It has been my pleasure and good fortune to work with children all of these years. Please let me know if there is anything I can assist you with.

Caravas, Karen

Secretary

Hi, I'm the secretary at Woodglen. I started working here in 1995 as a para for the students with special needs. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions you may have, I'll be happy to help you out.

Preschool

Montes, Wendy

Preschool Teacher

Willis, Anika

Preschool Teacher

Hi! I'm Ms. Anika. I am one of the preschool teachers in the Frogs classroom. I have been working as a preschool teacher for over seventeen years, ten of which have been in Adams12. I love the joy and excitement on a child's face when they discover something new and make that connection with their own experiences....

Wanke, Rhonda

Preschool Paraeducator

Hello I am In the Turtle classsroom. I started with the district in 1997. I just transfered from North Mor where I was also in a preschool classroom.

Kindergarten

Bickling, Amber

Kindergarten Teacher

MA

I am very excited to be a part of the Kindergarten team at Woodglen Elementary! I have been a teacher for the past fifteen years. I began my teaching career in IN and moved to Colorado 13 years ago. I have taught Kindergarten-2nd grade. I have taught in Adams 12 Five Star Schools for the past seven years. Prior...

Yost, Jess

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

Hi Friends! I am so excited to join the Woodglen Community for this 2018/19 school year! I have been teaching with Adams 12 Five star schools for the past 2.5 years and prior to joing Adams, I taught preschool within Jefferson County. I am a CO native and have lived in my childhood town all but the time I was...

1st Grade

Grandt, Shelby

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Hi, my name is Ms. Shelby Grandt. I graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois in 2018 and from Broomfield High School in 2014. I had a great four years in Illinois but was ready to move back home to the Rocky Mountains. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and am excited to begin...

Nielsen, Jana

1st Grade Teacher

BS

I am a graduate of Adams 12 Five Star Schools and was excited to get a teaching job in the district. I graduated from The University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's degree. I was then a substitute teacher in the district and was hired on as a 5th grade teacher at Woodglen Elementary. I currently teach 1st...

Reed, Jennifer

1st Grade Teacher

Welcome! I have been teaching for many years, all at Woodglen. I have taught kindergarten and first grade. First grade is the best! I love teaching reading because there is just something about watching a child develop into a “reader.”

2nd Grade

Manning, Shannon

2nd Grade Teacher

This is my first year teaching at Woodglen and I am so excited to become a part of the Wildcat family! I recently moved here from Florida, where I taught 1st grade after graduating from Florida Atlantic University in December 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education. Within my classroom I strive to...

Ortega, Colleen

2nd Grade Teacher

MEd

I have been a teacher here at Woodglen Elementary School since 1992. I currently teach 2nd grade but have also taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade as well. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my family. We like to travel, attend sporting events and play golf.

Weimer, Kim

2nd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

I am currently in my 26rd year of teaching. I have taught in Kansas, Missouri, and of course Colorado. I have been a part of the Woodglen family for 20 years, and an Adams 12 teacher for 18 years. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family. We like to hike, camp, and play board games.

3rd Grade

Espinosa, Heather

3rd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I have been a teacher in Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2004. I have spent all of those years at Woodglen! I have served on numerous committees and help to sponsor several clubs. When I’m not teaching I stay very busy with my three young children.

Schultes, Jessica

3rd Grade Teacher

BS

I am so happy to be a part of the Woodglen community this year. My passions are teaching and traveling and I have been fortunate enough to experience both over the years. I have taught in South Korea, Guatemala, and Mexico. Last year I spent my time as a substitute teacher working with all grade levels. Third grade...

Smith, Olivia

3rd Grade Teacher

BA

I am truly honored to be a part of the Woodglen family and surrounding community! I have been working in the district for the past 5 years through a scholarship during my undergraduate studies, as a substitute teacher and now as a 3rd grade teacher. Through these roles I have learned amazing things from my students...

4th Grade

Allen, Megan

4th Grade Teacher

BA

Hi, my name is Miss Megan Allen! I graduated from the University of Colorado (GO BUFFS!) with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a certificate in elementary education. I've taught kindergarten, 2nd grade, 5th grade, and this year 4th! I believe in making a safe environment in my classroom, and I hold my students...

Pennington, Melissa

4th Grade Teacher

BEd

I am so excited to be a part of the fabulous Woodglen staff. My previous teaching experience includes teaching 3rd grade and 5th grade in both Pennsylvania and Arizona. This is my third year at Woodglen, where I have taught both 4th and 5th grades. I am dual certified in both Elementary and Special Education and...

Schneider, Kristin

4th Grade Teacher

"The More You Read, The More You Know. The More You Learn, The More Places You'll Go" Welcome to 4th grade at Woodglen! I am extremely excited to be a part of the Woodglen staff this year. In our class, we work together as a team to support one another on this 4th grade journey. Our community of learners strives to...

5th Grade

Andresen, Karen

5th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I have been a teacher in Adams County District 12 since 1991. I am fortunate to have spent all of those years here at Woodglen Elementary. I began my career teaching fifth grade for three years. When the district decided to convert junior high to middle school, I moved to third grade and spent eighteen years there....

Carter, Kassidy

5th Grade Teacher

My name is Kassidy Carter, and I am so excited to be joining the Woodglen community this year! I graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Pre-Primary endorsement. I have since taught 3rd and 4th grade in both Minnesota and Colorado. In my free time, I...

Specials

Black, Melissa

Art Teacher

BFA, MA

My name is Melissa Black and I am very excited to teach art here at Woodglen again this year! I am a Colorado native and I currently live in the Thornton area. I graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2009 with a BFA in Art, an emphasis in painting and a concentration in art education. In 2016, I...

Surbrook, Lisa

Music Teacher

BA, MEd

I started teaching music in the Adams 12 School District in 2000 and at Woodglen in 2003. I took a short fieldtrip to Kansas for a few years but couldn't be happier to be back home at Woodglen. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband and our beautiful little boy. I also love a good book, a good movie,...

Carlton, Alycia

P.E. Teacher

BS

Hello my name is Alycia Carlton I am so very excited to be Woodglen Elementary's PE teacher. Some of you may remember me from last year, when I took over the program in the spring and put together field day. I fell in love with the community, staff, and students, so I am very excited to be back! I was born and raised...

Support

Ellefson, Karlin

Digital Literacy TOSA

Karlin Ellefson – University of Colorado - Go Buffs! I have been a teacher since 1986. My first years of teaching began on the tennis court. Timing, top-spin, and tournaments! Eleven years later, I decided to become an elementary school teacher. Loving, laughing, and learning! I will always teach on and off...

Marquez, Erin

Social Worker

MSW

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Erin Marquez and I am the school Social Worker here at Woodglen Elementary School. I am a former student of this district and have had the pleasure of working within Adams 12 Schools, as I earned my Bachelor’s Degree, in Elementary Education and a...

ELL

Richmond, Jeanine

ELL Teacher

MA

Children are a joy to work with. It brings me pleasure to see them learn and grow. I have traveled throughout the world and worked with many children including teaching in South Korea and on the Navajo Nation. My experience includes teaching K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the regular classroom, reading...

Special Ed

Harris, Marsha

SSN Teacher

BS, MEd

I have been in the field of Special Education for over 20 years. I received my Undergraduate Degree in Special Education from Southern Illinois University and my Graduate Degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. I worked as a Special Needs paraeducator in District 12 for many years. I...

Hunt, Beth

SSN Paraeducator

BS

I have worked with children with special needs for 17 years, 11 of those years I have worked as a special needs para with Adams 12 School District. I have been at Woodglen for 6 years and I love it. I am married and have 2 children. I love to spend time with my family and friends on the weekends.

Smith, Debbie

SSN Paraeducator

I have been a special needs paraeducator here at Woodglen since 1991. I am married and have two sons and one grandson. When I'm not at school I enjoy traveling, jeeping ,camping, and spending time with my family.

May, Pippa

Speech & Language Specialist

MA

I have been working in Adams12 for 16 years and the last 9 years have been at Woodglen. Prior to working at Woodglen, I worked at Northglenn High School and in a private practice working with adults and children with mild traumatic brain injury. I received my masters degree from the University of Colorado at...

Delaney, Kari

Learning Specialist

MA

My name is Kari Delaney and I am a Learning Specialist here at Woodglen. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education as well as a Master's Degree in Integrated Curriculum with a Special Education focus. I have been with Adams 12 in some capacity since 2012, and am proud to be part of the Woodglen family!

Pigeon, Monique

Learning Specialist

MA

This is my first year at Woodglen Elementary. I taught for Denver Public Schools for eight years. My first six were in an AN center working with students with behavior and emotional disorders and two years as a mild moderate teacher. I live with my husband and 3 cats in Northglenn and love working in the neighborhood...

Raymond, Rachel

Learning Specialist

ME

Rachel has worked in District 12 since 2006 as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher. Prior to that she spent 7 years in neighboring school districts teaching in the special education field. Rachel enjoys snowshoeing, watching movies with her husband, chasing after her kids, and reading.

Health

Mattingley, Denise

Occupational Therapist

BS

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 1993. I have worked in several settings including inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, home health and outpatient pediatrics. In August of 2000 I started working in Adams 12. I have been at Woodglen...

Lee, Joanna

Health Aide

BS

I am a Colorado native and attended/graduated from District 12 schools. I have been employed by Adams 12 School District for 26 years. I have been married for 17 years to the love of my life and have 3 children. When I am not working, I love going to my kids AAU, USATF, High school AND CARA track and cross...

BASE/KEEP

Lawing, Janel

BASE Site Leader

I have worked with Adams 12 five Star Schools for 15 years. In my time with Adams 12 I was the KEEP teacher for 9 years at Wyco elem and Stellar elem , Health Aide sub for 1 year and Site Director at Woodglen for 5 years. Since I was a little girl I have always wanted to work with children. I take a lot of pride in...

Nutrition

Evans, Lori

Kitchen

This is my sixteenth year in Nutrition Services, and my fifth at Woodglen Elementary School! I am a loyal, enthusiastic Seahawk fan for forty years! Go Hawks!

Custodial

Lundy, Mark

Custodian

I am the night custodian, and this is my 12th year working at Woodglen.

Morris, Jane

Custodian

Hi I am the Head Custodian here at Woodglen and I have been here since 2002. I have 2 Children and 3 grandchildren and I love spending time with them.

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