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6th Grade

Weingarten, Mikala

6th Grade Math and Science , 6th Grade Science Teacher

BS

This is my sixth year at Northglenn Middle School, but my fifth year teaching. My first year here was as a para educator. I taught 8th grade science for two years, but now I am teaching 6th grade science and math. When not working, I enjoy visiting new places around Denver with my friends and spending time with my...

Archambo, Hope

6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies

BA

This is my third year teaching and at Northglenn Middle School. I grew up in a small town on the western slope and went to college at Fort Lewis College. I’ve lived in Colorado my whole life and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else! I’m new to the Denver area and love exploring all this city has to offer. When I’m...

Daly, Max

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Hello! This will be my very first year teaching, and I could not be more excited to be spending it as a Knight at Northglenn Middle School! I was born and raised in Boulder, and I come from a proud family of educators. Language Arts called out to me because I love creative writing, short stories, and discussing...

Dunning, Tara

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Hi, my name is Tara Dunning. I am excited to begin teaching 6th grade English at NGMS four years ago. My previous teaching experience has been at the elementary level teaching 5th grade, I have been teaching for 16 years now. I love teaching all students to learn to love to read. I have had the best students in...

Tierney, Lisa

6th Grade Math Teacher

BS, MA

The 2018-19 school year is my 20th here at NGMS. I love teaching in middle school where I not only guide students in their academics but also know I have the chance to make connections with kids, help them get to know themselves, and encourage them to realize the amazing people they are. I grew up in Wisconsin...

Ward, Nicole

6th Grade Math Teacher

MA, BA

Hi! My name is Nicole Ward. I grew up in Chicago, Illinois and then moved to Nashua, New Hampshire. I am a die-hard Red Sox fan! I moved to Colorado in 2007 because I fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my 2 sons, husband, my cat, and my dog. On the weekends, I...

Coffman, Jody

6th Grade Science Teacher

BA, MA

I have had the privilege of working at NGMS for over 20 years. I have been working in the Adams 12 district for 25 years. I love teaching science and want to inspire all students to be inquiring scientists. I am married with 2 children. I enjoy spending time with my family and taking my dog on long walks. I enjoy...

Draper, Jessica

6th Grade Science Teacher

Hi there! I have been teaching for 12 years, 11 of those have been here at Northglenn Middle School teaching Science. I have my first bachelor's degree in Marketing and Advertising with a minor in French and then went back to school to study Elementary Education. I have a master's degree in Instruction and...

Delgado, Richard

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA

Hola, this is my sixth year teaching Social Studies. I'm very excited to be teaching at Northglenn Middle School. I graduated from Hinkley High School in Aurora and earned a BA at Metro State University. When not working, I enjoy traveling with my family. I look forward to developing independent learners that not...

Hake, Alisa

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

I have taught social studies at NGMS for 13 years. Before I taught here, I was an elementary school teacher. I love teaching at NGMS because our teachers are excellent and our students are amazing! :) I have a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, emphasis in education and master’s degree in education. When...

7th Grade

Sabol, Joe

7th Grade Math and Science

MEd

I return to Northglenn Middle School after wandering the desert. I start my 9th year as a middle school teacher and will draw upon all of my experience as we start the new school year. I am excited to work with a great staff at a great school in a great community. I look forward to being a role model, not only in...

Lingo, Jodi

7th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies , 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

I am excited to be on the 7th grade team at NGMS, where I will be teaching both Language Arts and Social Studies. I look forward to sharing my passion for world history, and helping students grow as readers/writers. Before teaching in Adams 12, I was a Social Studies teacher in Adams 14 School District. I...

Foley, Patricia

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

I have been a 7th grade Language Arts teacher for 18 years, but I have been at NGMS for 13 years. I graduated from Colorado Mesa University (formerly Mesa State College) with a BA in English and a minor in Secondary Education. I have been married to my husband for 32 years, I have one son who is 29 years old, and...

Kealy, Lee

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

MEd

I didn’t choose this profession, it chose me. My first degree, I majored in Journalism. However, I didn’t pursue a career after college because I wanted to focus on starting a family. After my kids were born, I was hired to coach basketball at Horizon High School. It was then that I was asked if I had ever...

Patee, Chelsea

7th Grade Math Teacher

AA, BA

This is my first year at Northglenn Middle School, as well as my first year teaching. I will be teaching 7th grade math. I graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2017 with a degree in Human Development and Education. When I'm not at school, I really enjoy spending time with my two children and...

Praska, Amanda

7th Grade Math Teacher

This will be my fourth year at NGMS! I grew up in Wyoming and attended college at the University of Wyoming - Go Pokes! Summer was a wonderful break but I’m excited for the coming school year and can’t wait to help these students grow. I have a passion for mathematics! I hope that students will begin to better...

Mott, Tina

7th Grade Science Teacher

MA

My name is Tina Mott. I have been teaching within Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 18 years. I graduated from Metro State College with a double degree in Biology and Chemistry. Science RULES! I have two Master’s Degrees. One is Secondary Science Education and the other is in Library Sciences. Yes – I love to read...

O'Bryan, Genevieve

7th Grade Science Teacher

BS

This is Mrs. O'Bryan's fourth year teaching at Northglenn Middle School. She is a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry. She was born in San Diego, but has lived in Colorado for 14 years. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and...

Owen, Katherine

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

This will be my fourth year teaching at Northglenn Middle School. After teaching 8th grade my first year here I moved down to teaching 7th graders and the rest was history! A little bit about me - I was a double major at Colorado State University (GO RAMS!) studying Political Science and Sociology. I then went on to...

Smith, Kari

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

Ms. Smith comes to Northglenn Middle School from the Western Slope. She hasthirteen exceptional years of experience in education ranging from teaching 7th and 8th graders the power of language and history to showing teachers the power of technology. She has presented statewide on the integration of technology into...

8th Grade

Sawaged, Mervat

8th Grade Math Teacher

MBA, BS

Teaching is my passion, I’ve been a teacher for six years/ four at NGMS. I value education, I have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science and master’s degree in business.I am running a chess club after school . I have four kids two in college, and two in high school. I love traveling, camping, hiking, and...

Shaffer, Julie

8th Grade Math Teacher

MEd, NBCT

I graduated from Grove City College, in Pennsylvania, and received my Masters Degree from The Citadel, in South Carolina. I taught in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and The Azores, Portugal before my husband retired from the Air Force. We, then, moved to Colorado, and I have been teaching Math at NGMS for 20 years. I...

Berohn, Mary

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

I have taught 8th grade Language Arts at NGMS for 16 years. In addition to teaching, I also run Student Ambassadors with Mrs. Ralph and have a book club. I have two kids, Katie and Zack. Katie just graduated from the University of Colorado. She is a getting her Masters in Journalism at NYU this year. My son, Zack,...

Petruff, Tracey

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BS, MAT

This is my fourth year teaching English Language Development at Northglenn Middle School. I earned a BS in Art Education from Florida State University, and after teaching Art in a Pompano Beach high school for 12 years, I took a sabbatical and taught English in a Japanese high school in Nagasaki for three years. ...

Ralph, Lori

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Hello, I am Lori Ralph and I teach 8th grade Language Arts at NGMS. I have been teaching in the middle school since 1993. I have taught at NGMS since 1994. I have a Bacholor's and Master's degree in Education. When I am not at school, I love being on the lake and enjoying family and friends.

Thurber, Katie

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher , 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

This is my sixth year teaching, but my first at Northglenn Middle School. I am excited to join the NGMS community! I come from Aurora Public Schools, where I taught 8th Grade Language Arts for 5 years. At NGMS will be teaching 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts. I am an Adams 12 graduate (Thornton High...

Bauer, Ryan

8th Grade Science Teacher

MBA, BComm

Science is all around us. If there's one thing I'd like to help students realize, it's that science doesn't just live in the classroom and laboratory -- it's at home when you cook, outside when you're exercising or enjoying nature, and it's up in the sky, where time travel is possible every time we pause to look at...

Cornwell, Travis

8th Grade Science Teacher , 8th Grade Math Teacher

BS

Dawson, Christine

8th Grade Science Teacher

BA, MA

Hello! My name is Christie Dawson and this is my first year teaching! I am excited to be teaching 8th grade science at Northglenn this year. I graduated from Colorado State University in 2016 with a double major in Psychology and Natural Sciences with an emphasis in Biology Education. More recently, I...

Peterson, Christopher

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

This is my 8th year here at NGMS and my second teaching 8th grade American History. Before this, I taugh 7th grade Social Studies and Language Arts. I have enjoyed teaching 8th and showing students the important events of early American History. I completed my undergraduate degree in History and CU Boulder and...

Williamson, Brennen

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Hello, my name is Brennen Williamson and this is my third year teaching eighth grade U.S. History at NGMS. Before I began my career in education, I played two years of college baseball in Champaign, Illinois where I also received my A.A. in History. From there I finished my undergraduate degree in History at...

Administration

Underwood, Grant

Principal

EdS

Hello, my name is Grant Underwood and I am the Principal here at Northglenn Middle School. This is my fourth year here and my 18th year overall in Adams 12. Previous to NGMS, I worked as an Assistant Principal at The International School at Thornton Middle and Mountain Range High School. I originally started in...

Barajas, Teresa

Assistant Principal

MA

Mrs. Barajas has worked in Adams 12 for fifteen years. This is Mrs. Barajas’ sixth year as an Assistant Principal at Northglenn Middle school. Prior to coming to Northglenn Middle she served as the Assistant Director of Intervention Services at the Adams 12 Educational Service Center. Mrs. Barajas is a graduate...

Oehlert, Matt

Assistant Principal

MA

Hi! I am very excited to be working at Northglenn Middle School and am joining the team after spending the last five years as Assistant Principal at Northglenn High School. I will be working primarily with 7th grade students and teachers, though I will be assisting in any way I can. In my free time I enjoy...

Espinoza, Benito

Dean of Students

Mr. Espinoza has been teaching science for the past five years at NGMS. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and received his Masters Degree from Concordia University in educational leadership. This year Mr. Espinoza has moved out of the classroom into the 8th grade Dean of Students role at NGMS. He...

Office

Spinoso, Dalia

Office Manager

Cordova, Nadine

Secretary

I've been at Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 21 years and of the 21 years, I've been here at Northglenn Middle School for 19 years. I have two sons and one daughter, which all three have gone to the schools of Hulstom Elementary, Stukey Elementary, Northglenn Middle School and all have graduated from Thornton High...

Nichols, Lorraine

Registrar

I am starting my 12th year at Northglenn Middle School as the Registrar, and my 19th year as an Adams 12 employee. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 34 years. We have four children, two girls and two boys. Three of my four children all attended Northglenn Middle and so did my husband (many years...

Anzures, Ivonne

Clerk

Additional Teachers

Cortés, Adriana P

Spanish Teacher

My name is Adriana P. Cortés and I’m native Spanish speaker from Bogotá Colombia. I graduated from the Antonio Nariño University with a degree in psychology and a teaching degree from Escuela Normal Nacional in Piedecuesta Colombia. I am currently attending classes at the University of Northern Colorado in order...

Mullen, Michael

SSN Teacher

MEd

I have been teaching the Significant Support Needs (SSN) Classroom at Northglenn Middle School for 5 years. Prior to that I was employed at Laradon Alternative School, Mt. St. Vincent Home, and Lost and Found. I am also a respite worker for 4OurKids LLC on the weekends working with three adults with Autism. I have...

Vath, Ashley

Health Teacher

BA

I am starting my fifth year here at NGMS! I love what I am doing and I love teaching the kids to live a healthy lifestyle! What I like most about teaching at NGMS is getting to know the students and helping them figure out middle school while making positive choices in their life. When I am not teaching, I am...

Williams, Kathy

Teacher Librarian

MA

I am the Digital Literacy Teacher Librarian. I collaborate with teachers around Information Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Digital Citizenship. I also sponsor the Battle of the Books middle school competition. This is my 27th year teaching in Adams 12. My teaching experience includes elementary and middle...

Dolnick, Sonja

Art Teacher

BFA, MA

I have been teaching Visual Art for 17+ years; 2018-2019 will be my 10th year at Northglenn Middle School. I have a BFA in Art Studio, a Teaching Diploma in Visual Art K-12, and an MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. My family and I feel fortunate to be part of the Adams 12 community where my husband...

Edwards, Kate

Affective Needs Teacher

MA

I have been teacing since 2004. I started as a high school math and science teacher. In 2009 I went back to school to earn and master's degree in special education. I have been teaching as an affective needs teacher at Northglenn Middle School since 2011. I love my job and cannot imagine being happier doing anything...

King, Michael

Creative Writing and Newspaper

MEd

I became a teacher a little later on in life compared to many others in the profession, but in reality I began my teaching career when I was 18. I was a soccer player in high school, so summer of my senior year I started coaching an under 12 group of misfit kids. Our first season we won one game, and I was hooked...

Tuominen, Amanda

Special Education Teacher

BA

Hello! I am very excited to start my 3rd year at NGMS. This is my 9th year teaching Special Education in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Originally, I am from Minnesota where I received my Bachelors of Applied Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Minnesota Duluth. I moved to Colorado to...

George, LisaRae

P.E. Teacher

Ms. Lisa Rae George: This is my 22nd year as a PE teacher at Northglenn Middle. In 1996 I moved to Colorado from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I earned my degree in Health & Physical Education in 1994. Since moving to CO I’ve also earned a Masters in Education for the Diverse Learner. I moved to CO for...

Westdal, Dave

P.E. Teacher , Health Teacher

BS

Welcome to Physical Education and Health Class. I'm very excited to be here at Northglenn Middle. This is my first year here but my fifth year teaching Physical Education. I taught two years in Adams 12 at an elementary school and two more years in Jefferson County also in elementary. I am a fifth generation...

Masciarelli, Margaret

Music Teacher

BME

Ms. Maggie Masciarelli teaches 6th-8th grade choir and 6th grade music exploration at NGMS. Ms. Masciarelli is a classically trained vocalist and performed in the top ensembles during her studies at the University of Colorado where she earned her Bachelors degree in Choral Music Education. She currently sings at...

Stopperan, Corey

Music Teacher

BME, MMEd

I graduated from Standley Lake High School in 1991 and moved to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University. There I played in the Colorado State Wind Ensemble, Marimba Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and the CSU Ram Marching Band! Then graduated in 1997 with a Bachelors degree in Music Education. I moved to...

Frano, Stephanie

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

This year will be my sixth year at Northglenn Middle School. I have my Bachelor's in History and Secondary Education from CU Denver and my Masters in Linguistically Diverse Education from CU Boulder. When I am not teaching ESL, I am spending time with my husband John and our chocolate lab Gunner. I enjoy spending...

Place, Valerie

ELD Teacher

MA

Greetings. My name is Valerie Place. I am an English Language Development teacher at Northglenn Middle School. I've been a teacher since the late 1980's. Prior to this, I was a caseworker with the developmentally disabled and chronically mentally ill adults and children. My teaching career started at...

Sablich, Ean

ELD Teacher , 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA, BS

The 2018-2019 school year will be my third year teaching 7th grade ELD at NGMS, and my third year living in Colorado. I lived in Michigan most of my life, then spent time in Croatia after graduating high school. Before moving to Colorado, I attended Loyola University in Chicago. While there, I earned a Bachelor...

Fink, Valerie

Technology Teacher , Technology Support

BA, MA

My name is Valerie Fink and I teach technology at NGM. This is my 14th year as a teacher here. I spent 8 years teaching core math and now I teach technology classes. I’m excited to start a new class this year in 8th grade. We are adding Computer Science! I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and master’...

Christus, Holly

Learning Specialist

I am a learning specialist at Northglenn Middle School. I’ve been teaching for a total of eight years including 4 years at Northglenn Middle School. I have always taught at the middle school level and enjoy working at this level because of middle school students’ spontaneity and humor. I received my BA in the...

Gibbons, Denise

Learning Specialist

MA

This is my 7th year as a learning specialist (mild/moderate special education teacher) at NGMS. This year I am excited to continue to co-teach 7th and 8th grade math and ELD with the Michigan State University Core and the University of North Carolina Core. I received both of my degrees, B.A. and M.A., from Western...

Harrison, Rodney

Learning Specialist

MPA

I began my teaching career in California in 2003. I was fortunate and delighted to become part of the talented staff at Northglenn Middle School, and I am very excited to working with the 6th grade students here. This is my second year at Northglenn Middle School and my second year as a Special Education Teacher....

Support Staff

Nemeth, Elizabeth

Family Outreach Liaison

BS, MS

My name is Elizabeth Nemeth. I am the Family Outreach Liaison at NGM. This is my third year working with this amazing community. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela and a master's in Telecommunications from CU Boulder but my passion is to work directly...

Finnegan, Laurie

Social Worker

MSW, LSW

I am thrilled to be joining the team at Northglenn Middle School as the Social Worker for the 2018-2019 school year! I earned both my Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, and earned my School Social Worker Certificate from Colorado State University. I worked in many different roles...

Smith, Summer

Assistant Speech Therapist

BS

Hello! This is my third year as the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant at NGMS and I am so excited to be back! I work with students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade both inside and outside the classroom. Watching students progress in their ability to communicate puts a smile on my face and inspires me to challenge myself...

Berens, Ron

Resource Officer

Biller, Teresa

Counselor

MA

Teresa Biller - 7th Grade Counselor I have been working in the Adams 12 Five Star School District since 2010. Prior to that, I worked in the Westminster Public Schools as a teacher. I enjoy working with students and families as a counselor. This is my 4th year at Northglenn Middle School. In my spare time, I...

Martinez, Jill

Counselor

MA

Hi, my name is Jill Martinez and I am the 8th grade Counselor. I have been working in Adams 12 5 Star Schools since 2002. I have enjoyed working in middle school during my time in Adams 12. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and spending time with my family.

Welsh, Meghan

Counselor

MA, NCC, LPC

I am in my 5th year as a School Counselor at Northglenn Middle School, and am excited to be working with 6th grade students again this year. I enjoy the process of helping 6th graders transition from elementary to middle school and look forward to seeing them learn and grow in their three years here. I value the...

Urland, Adrienne

Paraeducator

Cone, Melissa

Media Clerk

My name is Melissa Cone and I am returning to Northglenn Middle School for my third year as the media technician. We have many new and exciting books to discover in the library and I look forward to another year of assiting students in finding the perfect book. In my free time, I love traveling to National...

Kramer, Andrea

Health Aide

BA

My name is Andrea Kramer and this is my first school year at Northglenn Middle school. It is a pleasure to work with the caring staff and students at Northglenn Middle school.

Blockhus, Jenna

Speech & Language Therapist

MS

This is my fourth year at Northglenn Middle School and my 18th year as an SLP. I graduated from Arizona State University with my Bachelor's and then went on to Northern Arizona University for my Master's degree in Clinical Speech-Pathology. I lived in AZ for 18 years and have worked in home health care, pre-k,...

Chermak, David

Psychologist

EdS, MA, BA

I am excited to return for my fourth year at Northglenn Middle School as the School Psychologist. I have previously worked in outdoor education, at a university-based community mental health center, and at residential treatment facilities for youth. I moved from Florida to Colorado in 2004 and love living in this...

Meis, Kevin

Technology Support

AAS, BA

After I retired from my position as a communications Lab Manager after 30 years at AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and Avaya Communications, I took a position as the Building Technician at Northglenn Middle School. Here I enjoy maintaining all sorts of equipment, helping teachers and students utilize...

Boddy, Kristi

Instructional Coach

Hyman, Crystal

Instructional Coach

As the Student Achievement Coach (SAC), I am thrilled for the opportunity to learn, work, and grow alongside my teachers in order to support the important work they do with our students. I am a lifelong learner who supports teachers both inside and outside of the classroom. I believe the teacher is the single...

Custodial

Gergurich, Michael

Custodial Staff

Shaffer, David

Custodial Staff

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