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Specialist TeamPat Kayser (Physical Education)
Pat has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and also in Therapeutic Recreation. She LOVES teaching the students at Alicia Sanchez because they are kind to each other and very appreciative of the special activities offered at the school. Pat skis, snowboards and hikes with her family and friends during her spare time.
Michael Symber (Art Specialist)
Michael Symber is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a Bachelor’s of Fine Art Degree, and an emphasis in sculpture and bronze casting. He began as an apprentice to Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt upon graduation, and worked for him for five years. While Michael also worked in five bronze foundries, he learned the craft of welding and fabricating steel from Hunt.
Michael is a working sculptor at present and shows his work at the Walker Fine Art Gallery in Denver, as well as the Evergreen Fine Art Gallery. Michael’s work is abstract but often incorporates symbolic images such as violins, fish and tools.
Michael began his education degree at Northeastern Illinois University, and after moving to Colorado, received his license from Regis University, Denver.
Michael began teaching at Sanchez seven years ago, and currently splits his week between Sanchez and Ryan Elementary Schools.
Michael has two daughters who are the love of his life. In addition to their singing, Tae Kwon Do, Competitive Softball, and artistic talents, they are strong, hilarious, and loving girls.
Roger Torres (Technology & Spanish)
Hi! About me, I’ve been teaching since 1985. My degree is in Spanish and Math from the University of Texas, and my Masters work is in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Colorado in Denver. My favorite subjects are science and math and I hope that translates to the kids I teach. I have taught every grade level from k-5 and taught as a bilingual teacher as well. I have my endorsement in Bilingual Methodology as well and as part of our curriculum students receive Spanish classes.
I have been in Boulder Valley since 1990 and at Sanchez Elementary since it became a k-5 school(It was a K-2 school for years.). I teach soccer to the kids as well as computer classes. I do have two children of my own that keep me busy and in my spare time I rock climb and play racquetball.
Becky Wakefield (Media Specialist)
Becky Wakefield, the Sanchez Librarian, has been at Sanchez for 10 years. The first year she taught 4th grade and the remaining 9 have been in the library. She loves working with the wonderful students, parents and staff! She learns so much assisting others in their quest for information and good literature.
Becky began her career teaching 2nd grade in her hometown, Brownstown, IN. Over the years she has taught in Ft. Collins, Lafayette Elementary, and Pioneer before arriving at Sanchez.
She earned her BA at Hanover College, IN, on the beautiful banks of the Ohio River. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Colorado in 1975 so he could study for his Masters in Atmospheric Science. They moved to Lafayette when Joe began working as a meteorologist at NCAR. He now works for NOAA in Boulder. Becky has lived in only two states in her life. She misses the forested areas of the Midwest but has come to love the beautiful plains and mountains, as well as the great weather! Becky and Joe have two sons, one daughter-in-law, and a beautiful grandson. Becky volunteers at her church in Northglenn and has accompanied the choir in the past. They enjoy time with their family and frequenting Lafayette restaurants and coffee shops!
Becky is a member of the American Library Association, the Colorado Association of Libraries, and the American Association of School Librarians. She is excited to have the students Tour the World in the Library this year. In addition to reading, walking to work, and walking to coffee in Lafayette, she also enjoys music and sewing.
A little known fact about Becky is that she survived the Midwest tornado super outbreak in 1974, which struck her college campus. It hit while she was working with a Girl Scout troop. Though the campus sustained much damage, thankfully everyone on campus survived. Kimberly Zurliene (Music Specialist)
Kimberly Zurliene is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a Bachelor degree in Music with an emphasis in Education. She is currently working on her Masters degree in Music Education at Colorado State University with an emphasis in the Kodaly Method. Kimberly focuses her teaching on in-tune singing and music literacy (reading and writing music) thought the use of children singing games and folk music. She also incorporates listening, movement and instrument playing in every lesson. Kimberly strongly believes that every child is capable of making music and that music is an important part in developing a well-rounded child.
Kimberly started her teaching career at Sanchez Elementary six years ago as a first year teacher and couldn’t imagine teaching anywhere else. "I love seeing the students grow year after year and their enthusiasm about learning music is contagious." Kimberly looks forward to many more years of teaching at Alicia Sanchez Elementary.
Kimberly and her husband Brian, make their home in Erie. They welcomed their first baby (a boy) in December, and Kimberly is currently on maternity leave. We are sure that she is enjoying this time with baby, Zach - but we look forward to seeing her back at Sanchez this Spring!
Sherrill Jones (TAG Advisor/Community Liaison)
Sherrill J. Jones is a graduate of the University of Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiological Science, with an emphasis in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. She has 10 years experience working in healthcare as an Athletic Trainer, and Outpatient Physical Therapy Office Manager.
Sherrill has enjoyed diverse careers including owner/manager of a health club; an independent manufacturers' sales representative (covering a four-state territory); a chef at a golf course; office manager of a large interior design firm; customer service representative for an import/export company; infant clothing designer & manufacturer; and a fashion jewelry designer & manufacturer.
Sherrill continues to do bookkeeping for a few long time clients, as well as some marketing and computer publishing pieces for her clients.
Sherrill came to Sanchez Elementary 9 years ago as a substitute teacher. She enjoyed working with the students and teachers at Sanchez so much that when, in January 2006, she was offered the position as coordinator of the 21st Century Community Learning Center – Dragon Discovery, she jumped at the chance. Under her supervision the Dragon Discovery Program has seen growth in the areas of academic achievement and cultural enrichement through the development of strong partnerships between the community and Dragon Discovery. The volunteer recruitment and retention is very high in the Dragon Discvoery program. Sherrill continues to keep the lines of communication open between the day time staff/teachers and the afterschool program, which maintains consistency in the levels of expectations and goals for student achievement. In addition she currently oversees the Talented and Gifted program, and continues to substitute teach when she can. She is also a Community Liaison for the Sanchez Elementary School families.
Through the years, Sherrill has honed her skills through her work experiences and through continuing education. Sherrill loves the challenge of learning, and is constantly taking courses to keep her up to date on developments in computer applications.
Sherrill is a longtime resident of the Broomfield area… a native of the Washington, D.C. area – her family shuffled between D.C. and Chicago during the first 10 years of her life… before heading west to Colorado… She graduated from high school in Hamburg, NY – and it wasn’t long after graduating from college that she followed her family back to Colorado – and has made the state her home for more years than she cares to admit.
She shares her home with her 3 dogs (Petunia, Violet and Lily Belle) and her cat (Sakara). |
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Intervention Team
Kathryn Arroyo (ESL)
Kathryn Arroyo was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. She has attended the University of Colorado in Boulder multiple times, and received a Bachelor of Arts in History, Elementary Education Licensure, and Master of Arts in Multicultural Education. In addition, she is certified as an English as a Second Language teacher.
Ms. Arroyo began her teaching career in Northern California, teaching second grade for two years. After moving back to the Boulder area, she was a Literacy Specialist for BVSD for seven years. After earning her Masters in Multicultural Education, and ESL certification, she is beginning her second year teaching ESL at Sanchez Elementary. She is thrilled to be part of such a diverse, global-minded, caring school community.
She enjoys tennis, biking, hiking, walking her two dogs, going to the movies, reading, and spending quality time with her family and fiancé, Chris. Erin Brennan (Special Education) COMING SOON
Corby Connolly (ESL) COMING SOON
Geri Dinklemeyer (ESL)
Gerri Dinklemeyer is a native of New Yorker. She graduated from Walt Whitman High School on Long Island. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Scranton (Pennsylvania) in International Language and Business. Geri received her Masters from Long Island University at CW Post.
Gerri has taught adult ESL classes as well as in the New York public schools for 5 years. She has been at Sanchez for the past 1 1/2 years, teaching ESL this year.
The Dinklemeyer's moved to Colorado 2 years ago - Gerri, her husband and their son take pleasure from the outdoor lifestyle here in Colorado. They enjoy visiting the mountains and all three of them have a passion for skiing. Gerri and her family make their home in Louisville, and share their home with a spunky, enthusiastic Labradoodle.
Ingrid Femenias (ESL) Ingrid Femenias graduated in 1990 from the University of Utah with her Bachelors degree in Fine Art with an emphasis in photography. While working in a residential adolescent treatment facility Ingrid attended Utah State University to obtain her teaching certification in special education.
She taught special education for eleven years in Utah, Pennsylvania, and Colorado specializing in mild/moderate disabilities. In 2006 she graduated from the University of Colorado with a Masters of Education, Equity, and Cultural Diversity.
This marks Ingrid’s third year teaching English as a Second Language and her ninth year teaching in Boulder Valley School District. She hopes to continue teaching at Alicia Sanchez Elementary next year and for many years to come.
Ingrid enjoys hanging out with her family - her husband, their 10 year old daughter and their dog. She plays racquetball, swims and bikes. She also enjoys running and has trained and run a full marathon. Although she thinks that half-marathon distances are a better fit for her.
Susan Lee (Intermediate - Day Treatment Instructor) Susan has been teaching special education for 23 years. The last 6 of those have beeb here at Sanchez. She feels that Sanchez is the greatest place to be because of the students, parents and staff. Everyone is so friendly and appreciative. New students and families come into the building and within hours most of them feel right at home. Susan enjoys being in the outdoors. Fly-fishing, hiking and snowshoeing are some of her favorite things to do with her family, friends and Oscar, her dog. Eda Leptich (Special Education) COMING SOON
Demian Mesa-Hall (School Psychologist) COMING SOON Heather Pecic (Primary - Day Treatment Instructor)
Heather is in her second year here at Sanchez. Prior to coming to Sanchez Heather worked at Lafayette Elementary (2004-08), in their intensive affective needs program. Heather has an extensive background working with youth in various programs and facilities. She has worked in residential treatment at Trailhead Wilderness School, as well as educational services for adjudicated youth in Washington, DC.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University (1998) in Mild Learning/Behavioral Needs, a Master of Education from Auburn (1999) in Behavioral Disabilities. She is currently working on another Masters in Culturally and Lingusitically Diverse, through the University of Colorado. Heather is a member of the school district's ESL cohort and recipient of an Impact on Education Mini Grant. She is also involved in Love & Logic, in Golden.
A volunteer with her CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Heather works as a children's program coordinator and Spanish/English translator. She is an avid skier! And also enjoys yoga, running, gardening, playing guitar, and knitting. She shares her home with her dog and was hoping to have chickens in the spring... but you'll have to ask Heather if she has fresh eggs! Heather is the only one in her family living in Colorado.
Allison Oddie (Literacy Specialist and CLIP Teacher)Alison is in her third year at Sanchez as a Literacy Teacher, and her sixth year as a CLIP Specialist. She has been a Literacy Teacher in the Boulder Valley School District for eight years, and was previously a reading teacher with the BVSD Interdisciplinary Resource Team.
She has taught in England and New Zealand as well as the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with 1st class honors from the University of Otago, New Zealand, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, with Distinction, from the University of London, United Kingdom, (where she was awarded the John Dover Wilson Memorial Prize for the highest mark of distinction), and a Master of Arts degree in Literacy, from the University of Colorado.
Her passions include classical music, reading, gardening and cycling. Her favorite spectator sport is rugby.
Alison lived in Australia, England, Israel, Finland, and her home country of New Zealand, before immigrating to the United States of America in 1994. There is no place she would rather be than Colorado, and no school where she would rather be than Sanchez.
Anne O’Rourke (Literacy Coach) COMING SOONJanet Glasser (Speech-Language Pathologist) COMING SOON Tiffany Robi (Ocupational Therapist) COMING SOON Carl Sanchez (School Counselor)Carl moved to Colorado from New Mexico and while he still misses the food -- he has lost some weight. Before becoming a school counselor, he taught various subjects to various age groups in middle school. During that time he has been a science, math, art, shop, and language arts teacher. Taking the "Jack of All Trades" label to the next step, he became a school counselor. He was a school counselor for several more years in New Mexico before moving to Colorado and becoming one of the only elementary school counselors in BVSD. Carl spends every second of free time with his two kids playing sports, hiking and exploring. "I’ve enjoyed being at Sanchez Elementary – meeting great kids and families – and working to make Sanchez Elementary a welcoming, fun and inviting place." "And, no, the school wasn’t named after me!" David Woodward (Math Coach)
David Woodward is a native of Colorado and received his Masters degree from the University of Colorado. As long time classroom teacher he always had a passion for math education. He has spoken numerous times at educator conferences in Colorado, around the United States, and internationally about current brain research and learning mathematics. He came to Sanchez after a two year leave of absence to teach in Costa Rica. Mr. Woodward’s other interests include skiing and playing music. He has also created a musical CD for children entitled "Virtuous Tunes Vol. 1: Gila Monster and Other Hits." As a math coach he supports math instruction throughout the school. This is his third year with Sanchez, but he hopes to remain for many years to come.
Check out David's webpage at: http://adams.bvsd.org/~davidwoodward/mathcoachsite.htm
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