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Administration

Auday, Stephanie

Principal

MEd

My name is Stephanie Auday and I am thrilled to be the principal of Skyview Elementary School. I am proud to lead such a dedicated group of students, staff and community members. I grew up in Minnesota where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. Soon...

Reilly, Mishel

Assistant Principal

EdS, MA

I am a Colorado native and attended grades K-12 in the Adams 12 school district. I am a graduate of Fort Lewis College in beautiful Durango, CO with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. After college I moved home to teach in Adams 12 and attended the University of Colorado Boulder where I earned a...

Office

Hyer, Cecilia

Office Manager

Hello! My name is Ceily Hyer and I am the Skyview Elementary Office Manager.

Shea, Kathie

Registrar

Kathie Shea has been working for schools in the Five Star District for 30 years. She started her career in food service at Westlake Middle, then went to Riverdale Elementary. She proceeded to go unto a workroom Para at Northglenn High School. Kathie came to Skyview in 1995 and was their workroom Para. In 2003,...

Kindergarten

Kuzmich, Katrina

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MEd

I am so excited to be a kindergarten teacher at Skyview Elementary and am a proud Skyview Comet! As a kindergarten teacher, I am responsible for creating the first school experience for students and I strive to make my classroom a positive, caring, and safe learning environment for them. I want to instill a love...

Cozart, Margaret

AM Kindergarten Teacher

Margaret Cozart is joining Skyview Elementary this year as the AM and PM Kindergarten teacher. She is thrilled to become a part of the Skyview Comet Community. As a teacher she wants to become a partner in education with parents/guardians to make a positive contribution to her student’s education and social...

1st Grade

Coon, Theresa

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Theresa Coon graduated from Chadron State College in Nebraska. She has taught Second Grade but her heart belongs to First Grade. Because she believes that learning is a consequence of thinking…every day in her classroom you’ll see children reading, writing, and talking more than you’ll see Mrs. Coon reading,...

Crouch, Jennifer

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Mrs. Crouch has been teaching 1st grade at Skyview for many years. When it comes to Skyview it is a family affair. She is married to Mr. Crouch the P.E. teacher and all three of her girls attended SVE as students. With that, she prides herself as a teacher and parent at SVE. She strives to create a nurturing,...

George, Carrie

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Carrie George has been a first grade teacher at Skyview Elementary for many years. She began her teaching career in Adams County District 50 as a primary teacher and spent 6 years serving as a Title I reading teacher. She feels lucky to work with young children, and truly enjoys seeing them develop into readers,...

2nd Grade

Brock, Jackie

2nd Grade Teacher

BS, MBA

Jackie Brock is happy to be teaching at Skyview for her 12th year. This is her 14th year in the Adams 12 District, where she has also taught 1st,4th and 5th grade. Just prior to working in Adams 12, she lived in Kansas City, where she taught preschool for many years. She spent the first part of her career as a...

Giordano, Jill

2nd Grade Teacher

MA

Jill Giordano has been a teacher at Skyview Elementary for many years, Prior to her experience at Skyview, Jill taught K-8 mild/moderate needs in Denver Public Schools and severe/profound elementary students in Englewood Public Schools. Jill implemented a paperless classroom last year. She creates a community...

Quintana, Angela

2nd Grade Teacher

BA, MEd

Angie Quintana has been a second grade teacher at Skyview Elementary for over 13 years. Before she was a teacher, she worked in the Skyview and Riverdale BASE program while she pursued her degree in teaching. Angie has also served as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for over 10 years where she supports teachers...

3rd Grade

Fohrd, Jill

3rd Grade Teacher

BA, MEd

Mrs. Fohrd has been fortune to serve in numerous educational capacities. Jill has had the opportunity to teach both primary and intermediate grades both as an actual classroom and substitute teacher. Furthermore, she served as a technology teacher and has had the opportunity to pilot a new science program for the...

Lacock, Keith

3rd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Mr. Lacock has been teaching third grade at Skyview since 2014. He holds two B.A.'s from the University of Northern Iowa and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. Like most other people in Colorado he is a transplant and lived in Iowa and Minnesota for most of his life. When not...

Sullivan, Crystal

3rd Grade Teacher

BS, MA

Crystal Sullivan has been teaching at Skyview Elementary for many years. She is also a graduate of Adams 12 schools, which she attended from kindergarten through 12th grade. She earned a Master’s Degree in the area of Curriculum and Instruction through Lesley University.

4th Grade

Queenin, Carrie

4th Grade Teacher

MA

Teaching is what I have always wanted to do. I went to UNC, in Greeley, and then completed my master’s degree at Colorado University in Boulder. I find great joy in guiding students towards success, so they may learn to their highest potential. I have been a teacher for thirteen years; twelve of those years have...

Rago, Lija

4th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

The 2018/2019 school year is Lija Rago’s ninth year teaching at Skyview Elementary and her 11th year teaching in Adams12. She previously worked as a Third Grade and Kindergarten teacher in Adams12 and ELL teacher in Jefferson County. Skyview is a special place to learn and grow! Lija believes Skyview is part of...

Rethinger, Trisha

4th Grade Teacher

I am so excited to be returning to the Skyview community for the 2018-2019 school year. I've had the opportunity to teach 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade and worked with all ages of students as a Math Instructional Coach and Restorative Justice Coordinator. Thornton is my home and I look forward to seeing all of you in...

5th Grade

Hamlin, Tyler

5th Grade Teacher

Tyler Hamlin is beginning his 5th year teaching, and 1st year in 5th grade. He grew up in Louisville, Colorado. Tyler is a graduate of Colorado State University Pueblo, where he played football. Athletics are still a huge part of his life. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors, or watching his favorite Colorado...

Moore, Julie

5th Grade Teacher , TOSA

BA, MEd

Julie Moore is new to the Skyview community but not new to the district. Before becoming our part-time reading interventionist, she taught 1st grade for 9 years and recently was an Instructional Coach for three. After graduating from Adams 12 Five Star Schools, she received a degree in Human Development and Family...

Trujillo, Jennifer

5th Grade Teacher

MA

I started in District 12 as a kindergartener and graduated from Thornton High School in 1999. I have been teaching since 2004. I spent my first 4 years here at Skyview and left for 5 years to work in a Title I school here in the in the district. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2003 with a BA...

Williams, Paula

5th Grade Teacher

MA

My name is Paula Williams, and I have been a teacher in the Adams 12 district since 2004. I love working with students and their families! Teaching is such a rewarding career, and I feel lucky to be teaching at Skyview this year. My husband and I have been married since 2011, and we have a son who was born in May...

Specials

Rigli, Shauna

Art Teacher

BFA

My name is Shauna Rigli and I began teaching art at Skyview Elementary School in 2008. Previous to teaching at Skyview Elementary School, I taught Ceramics and Photography at Chatfield High School. I serve on multiple committees and leadership teams within the school, as well as within the district. My decision...

Self, Amy

Music Teacher

MMEd

I have been teaching public school music for 15 years. This is my fifth year at Skyview, and I’m excited about building an excellent music program for years to come. I perform professionally in 4 bands that play various types of world folk music. My main instruments are clarinet and mandolin. I also have a wonderful...

Crouch, Travis

P.E. Teacher

BA, MA

Travis Crouch is the Physical Education Specialist at Skyview. Before teaching at Skyview he was a Health and Physical Education teacher in Rifle, Colorado. He has coached soccer, basketball and tennis at the high school level. Teaching after-school programs at Skyview has been a focus for Mr. Crouch while at...

Support Services

Cook, Kelliann

Social Worker

LCSW

I have been a School Social Worker for 14 years and am excited to be a part of the Mental Health team at Skyview Elementary. I have been a part of the Adams 12 community for 12 years working at the distict level as a behavior specialist and as a school Social Worker at Malley Drive and Thornton Elementary schools...

Foubert, Adrienne

Social Worker

LCSW, MSW

Adrienne Foubert has been a school social worker with Adams 12 School District since 2005, and this his her 3rd year at Skyview Elementary School. Adrienne believes that all kids can learn with the right supports, and social-emotional skills are crucial to success in school and life. Adrienne lives with her...

Jones, Justine

SLS Teacher

BS, MSEd

Justine Jones has been the SLS teacher at Skyview for 3 years. Before that, she served as a Learning Specialist in Weld County and also a 3rd grade teacher in Adams 12. She received her Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Spectrum Disorders. At Skyview, Justine’s primary role is working...

Long, Johanna

SLS Teacher

NBCT, MA

I am so excited to be joining the Skyview Comets staff! This will be my fourth year in the Adams 12 school district and my first year at Skyview. Before that, I worked as a general education teacher, a math specialist, and a special education teacher in Maryland, where I grew up. While in Maryland, I earned a...

Lucas, Haley

SLS Paraeducator

Hi! I’m Haley Lucas and I’m so very excited to be joining the Skyview Comets team! I’m 20 years old and have been working in Adams 12 for the past 4 years. I started when I was 16 at the Prairie Hills BASE program. Over the course of about 3 years I was a Site Aide, Special Needs Paraprofessional, and a Site Leader...

Martindale, Tammy

SLS Paraeducator

I’m super excited to join Skyview this year as a SLS Paraeducator. I’ve been with Adams 12 for the past ten years. I’m a Colorado native, married for 24 years and have one daughter who will be starting college this year. I enjoy going to the beach as often I can and I like hanging out with my two black Labrador...

Schell, Lexi

SLS Paraeducator , BASE Site Leader

Hi! I am Lexi, the new SLS paraprofessional. I am so excited to start the school year here! I am currently 22 years old. I have been with the district since I was 16 years old. I started as a Site Aid at Silver Creek BASE program, and currently still work there now as a one-on-one para full time in the summer time...

Compton, Sonja

Instructional Coach

MEd

I am excited to join Skyview Elementary as an Instructional Coach. I started my teaching career in Arizona where I earned my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. I came to Colorado to enjoy the 4 seasons and found a wonderful home in Adams 12. I've been with Adams 12 for 22 years in various roles and...

ELL

Sanders, Jennifer

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

My name is Jennifer Sanders and I am the English Language Development (ELD) Teacher at Skyview Elementary. My teaching experience started 10 years ago teaching 2nd and 3rd grade. After teaching in the classroom for a few years, I have since taught ELD in Adams 12 Five Star Schools for the past 8 years. In addition...

Special Ed

Boschmann, Kate

Speech & Language Pathologist

BS, MA

I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for over 13 years and have worked in Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 10 of those years. I worked at another school in this district, moved out of state, and then began working at Skyview Elementary this year. I am excited to be a part of this learning community!

Carrel, Janice

Learning Specialist

MEd

Janice Carrel has been a Learning Specialist at Skyview and Stukey Elementary for the last 2 years. Before coming to Skyview she worked at Thornton Middle School for 17 years, first as a Special Education Teacher and then as a Student Achievement Coach. Janice has also taught classes for Professional Development...

Korbe, Jodi

Learning Specialist

MA

Jodi Korbe has been the Learning Specialist at Skyview for 19 years. She has served as the Liason for the Special Education Dept. at Skyview for the past 15 years. Before becoming a Learning Specialist, she taught First Grade at a private school in Denver. At Skyview, Jodi’s role in Special Education is to...

Health

Mulnix, Cyndi

Health Aide

Hi, my name is Cyndi Mulnix and I have been an employee of Adams 12 Five Star School District for ten years. I am happy to be continuing my seventh year as a heath aide. I enjoy spending time with my husband and two beautiful daughters, taking trips to our family cabin and being a member of a hot air balloon team...

Library

Keating, Angie

Teacher Librarian

MA

I have been the Teacher Librarian at Skyview since 2004. Before becoming a librarian, I served in Adams 12 as a kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade teacher. I also was the technology coach for teachers. Several years ago when the librarians were reassigned to two schools, I was allocated to Arapahoe Ridge...

Spotts, Karen

Media Clerk

I have been blessed to be in Adams 12 5 Star Schools since 2006. I have been in the library services since 2009 and love it. In my spare time you will find me running !! To date I have completed 2 marathons and many other fun races. I have been married since 1996 and have two sons. My son Spencer graduated from...

BASE

Cohn, JoDean

BASE Director

JoDean Cohn is the before and after school director.

Custodial

Jorstad, Rick

Head Custodian

My name is Rick Jorstad and I am the head custodian/resident facilities coordinator. I have worked at Skyview for almost thirteen years and absolutely love my job working with the kids. I am married and have two children. I have been married for almost twenty five years now to a wonderful woman that also works...

Ramos, Elodia

Custodian

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