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Administration

Griffin, Tim

Principal

I am honored and humbled to be the Principal at Glacier Peak Elementary. The 2017-2018 school year marks my fourteenth year in Adams 12. This year also marks my fourth year here at Glacier Peak. I have served in many different roles in Adams 12 including classroom teacher, Athletic Coach and Assistant Principal. I...

Office

Case, Meg

Office Manager

My name is Meg Case and I am the Office Manager at Glacier Peak. I feel truly blessed to serve such a wonderful community of children and their families. I have worked for the Five Star School District for 28 years, the last 18 here at Glacier Peak. We have a fantastic school and so much to be proud of! I am a wife...

Phillips, Debra

Secretary

I'm Debra Phillips and I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing Glacier Peak family for twelve years now. I look forward to my interaction with children, parents and my co-workers every day. My husband and I have two sons and a black lab. We enjoy the outdoors and are on the water in our boat every chance we get.

Kindergarten

States, Betsy

Kindergarten Teacher

My name is Betsy States. My husband Scott and I are blessed with two sons. Nickolaus is 15 and Jacob is 11. I enjoy spending time with family and friends playing games, and gardening. As a young child I always said I would be a Kindergarten teacher when I grew up. In 1998 those words held true. I started as a...

Sword, Toni

Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! My name is Toni Sword, and I am so happy to join the Kindergarten team at Glacier Peaks Elementary! I completed my master’s degree in elementary education at the University of Northern Colorado in the spring of 2014, and I have taught varied elementary grade levels from kindergarten to 3rd grade. I have been...

Yost, Ginger

PM Kindergarten Teacher

My name is Ginger Yost and I teach PM Kindergarden at Glacier Peak. I am fortunate to be able to spend each day engaged in my passion. For me, that is teaching. I consider myself a lifelong learner and my students are my best teachers. They never cease to amaze me. My ultimate goal is for my students to be excited to...

1st Grade

Armer, Shawn

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Hello! My name is Shawn Marie Armer and I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful Glacier Peak community! I have been teaching in Adams12 since 2017 and have been so fortunate to have worked at both Silver Creek Elementary and Cherry Drive Elementary before arriving at GPE. Prior to teaching at Adams 12, I...

Hearnen, Deirdre

1st Grade Teacher

My name is Deirdre Hearnen and I have been a teacher at Glacier Peak since 2002. A Connecticut native, I have taught in three states across the United States. I have resided in Colorado since 1995. My husband and I have two boys who are currently in college. My teaching degrees are from Lesley University in...

Thompson, Amy

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MAT

Hi all, my name is Amy Burry Thompson and I have been teaching in Adams 12 since 2011 and have been lucky enough to work at Hillcrest Elementary, Eagleview Elementary and now at Glacier Peak! I have taught both first and second grade. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2009 with my Bachelor’s...

2nd Grade

Fredrick, Sara

2nd Grade Teacher

Padon, Stephanie

2nd Grade Teacher

MAT

Hello, my name is Stephanie Padon. I am incredibly thankful to be joining the second grade team this year. Glacier Peak is an incredible community full of amazing students, families, teachers, and staff. I am overjoyed I get to call Glacier Peak my teaching home. My absolute favorite part of teaching is watching...

Sease, Katie

2nd Grade Teacher

My name is Katie Sease. I am a second grade teacher at Glacier Peak Elementary. I feel very fortunate to be teaching at Glacier Peak. It's a great learning community with supportive and caring people. I always look forward to coming to school because I love working with children. My greatest rewards are watching them...

3rd Grade

Johnson, Gordy

3rd Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Gordy Johnson and I'm very excited to be your child's third grade teacher this year! I have taught fifth grade and fourth grade over past 15 years at Glacier Peak and I'm looking forward to teaching third grade literacy, math, science and social studies this year. I am originally from Michigan but...

Markgraf, Pamela

3rd Grade Teacher

My name is Pamela Markgraf, and I am so thrilled to join the warm, caring, and student focused Glacier Peak community. I have been a teacher for ten years in grades 3, 4, and 5 in Adams County School District 50. I really love to see the enthusiasm and exuberance that third graders have for learning. I truly believe...

Stice-Nevins, Amy

3rd Grade Teacher

Greetings! My name is Amy Stice Nevins and I am a third grade teacher at Glacier Peak Elementary school. This is my fourth year of teaching. My first two years were spent in first grade which I absolutely loved. I love third graders excitement and motivation to dig deep into their learning. The Glacier Peak...

4th Grade

Cutshaw, Cindy

4th Grade Teacher

Hello! I’m Cindy Cutshaw, and I have the joy of teaching your child this year. I’ve been teaching for 14 years, and this is my tenth year at Glacier Peak. I love teaching at our school because the staff and families make it such a warm and friendly place to be. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy hiking, biking, skiing,...

Humphreys, Brittani

4th Grade Teacher

Hi! My name is Brittani Humphreys, and I teach 4th grade at Glacier Peak Elementary. I’ve been at Glacier Peak teaching 4th grade since 2008, and I can’t imagine a better school to work at! Prior to working for Adams 12 Five Star School District, I spent a year teaching 3rd grade in Cherry Creek Public Schools. I...

Marsh, Melissa

4th Grade Teacher

Hello, I am Melissa Marsh, and I teach fourth grade. Glacier Peak has been my home since we opened in 2001. Prior to Glacier Peak, I taught for three years at Malley Drive Elementary. I’m an Army Brat, and I grew up moving all over the U.S. and Germany before coming to Colorado in 1992 to attend CU-Boulder. I live in...

5th Grade

Mueller, Brenda

5th Grade Teacher , 5th Grade Teacher

My name is Brenda Mueller. This is my eleventh year teaching fifth grade here at Glacier Peak. Prior to teaching fifth grade, I taught second grade, worked as a substitute teacher, worked as a special needs paraprofessional, and spent many years as a volunteer in classrooms. I currently have a Master of Education...

Penney, Susannah

5th Grade Teacher

My name is Susannah Penney and I’m very excited to be at Glacier Peak and with your children. Prior to teaching I worked as a social worker in a variety of experiences, which eventually led me to pursuing a masters degree in teaching. I’ve been a teacher in the district since 2008. In the 2011 school year I was...

Wood, Stephanie

5th Grade Teacher

My name is Stephanie Wood and I teach 5th grade. I have been teaching for 13 years, but this is my first year teaching 5th grade. I'm excited to be a part of Glacier Peak! I have spent 3 years teaching 7th grade Language Arts, 7 years teaching 6th grade Language Arts, and 2 years teaching 6th grade Math. I grew up...

Specials

King, Charline

Art Teacher

MEd

My name is Charline King and this is my thirteenth year at Glacier Peak Elementary School. Teaching and creating art is my passion. It is my goal to bring joy to my students through art by helping them learn to love and appreciate color, texture, pattern, and the beauty that surrounds them. I hope to teach my students...

Culig, Edna Aurora

Music Teacher

BM, MM, PhD

Hi! I am very pleased and honored to be the new music teacher at Glacier Peak Elementary School. I finished my PhD in Music at the University of Colorado, and obtained my Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Master of Music in Music Education from the University of the Philippines. Prior to coming here, I taught...

Hood, Taylor

P.E. Teacher , P.E. Teacher

BA, MPH

My name is Taylor Hood and I am thrilled to be the physical education teacher at Glacier Peak! This is my 16th year in Adams 12 Five Star Schools and my 4th year as a Grizzly. I'm excited to get your kids moving, learning some skills, and having fun in PE class! In my spare time, I enjoy playing in a band, traveling...

Support Services

Martinez, Rosana

Paraeducator

Coming soon!

VanDyke, Chris

Paraeducator

I'm Chris VanDyke. This is my 7th year working for Adams 12 schools, starting out at Rocky Mountain and Coronado Hills Elementary. I am a Classroom paraprofessional, working in the kindergarten classes; I also do lunchroom and recess duty for them and 2nd and 4th grades. My other education-related experiences were at...

Winkelhake, Jodie

Paraeducator

Coming soon.

ELL

Moore, Tiffany

ELL Teacher

MEd

I am so excited to be joining the staff at Glacier Peak this year. I have been teaching for 14 years, but this is my first year teaching in Adams 12. I have taught ELD in Westminster Public Schools for 6 years, and before that was a classroom teacher. I have taught Kindergarten, first grade, third grade, fourth...

Special Ed

Piel, Lindsay

SSN Teacher , SLS Teacher

I am Lindsay Piel and I'm the Significant Support Needs (SSN) teacher here at Glacier Peak. This is my 9th year working at Glacier Peak. I have the privilege of working with amazing students with amazing families, and am proud of the program I have built and the career I have chosen. I attended The University of...

Bunney, Megan

Learning Specialist

Madrid, Holly

Learning Specialist

Hello, name is Holly Madrid and I am one of two Learning Specialist here at Glacier Peak Elementary. I feel very fortunate to be in this position because I have joined a great school community with a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. My favorite part about teaching is watching children learn new skills and...

Craig, Rachel

Occupational Therapist , Occupational Therapist

This is my second year providing occupational therapy services in the Adams 12 district and at Glacier Peak. Prior to moving here 1 year ago, I was a school based therapist working in New Mexico. I also have experience working as an OT with adults in hospitals, nursing homes, home health and outpatient settings.

Library

Noonan-Obernesser, Diane

Digital Literacy Teacher

MSEd, BA

My name is Diane Noonan Obernesser and I am excited to be the Digital Literacy Teacher at Glacier Peak Elementary. Originally from New York, I have a bachelor degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master degree in education from the State University of New York at Cortland. I spent the...

Quarford, Moné

Media Clerk , Media Specialist

Hello, my name is Mone' Quarford and I am the Media Technician at Glacier Peak Elementary. One of the advantages of working in the library is that I get to know and work with each and every student. It's an amazing learning environment and I can honestly say that I have never had a bad day. I am happily married and...

BASE

Marcilla, Jessica

BASE Recreation Aide

Coming soon.

Custodial

Dalton, Grant

Head Custodian

Hi, my name is Grant Dalton and I have been Head Custodian at Glacier Peak since the school opened in 2001. I have worked in Adams 12 Schools since 1997.

Gonzales, Joe

Custodian

My name is Joe Gonzales and I am a night custodian. Enjoy working with the staff and students here at the Peak.

Riedel, Mickey

Custodian

My name is Mickey Riedel and I have been a night custodian at Glacier Peak since 2011.

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