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Administration

Taylor, Grace

Principal

BS, MA, PhD

Learning is a step-by-step process for all of us. The first step I took into education was as a first grade teacher in Washington D.C., where I worked closely with students, parents and supportive community members. Another big step involved completing my doctorate in Educational Assessment & Evaluation. This...

Chambliss, Angela

Assistant Principal

BS, MA

I am honored to work with the North Star community for a fourth year. We have an amazing school community. I enjoy collaborating with our teachers, students, and families in. Our work together builds the foundation to ensure that all of our students are successful in college and their careers. One of my favorite...

Office

Jauregui, Rebecca

Office Manager

I have been employed with Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 17 years. The first 10 years I spent in the classroom as a Guest Teacher. The last 7 years I’ve been at North Star as the Office Manager. I enjoy working with and for children and I am very happy to be working at North Star!

Sullivan, Erin

Secretary

I am very grateful to be heading into my eighth school year at NSE and have found a second family with the wonderful NSE students, staff and community. I am the proud mother of two wonderful sons and one daughter. In my spare time, I love to read and hang out with my family.

Hernandez, Geraldine

Family Outreach Clerk

BA

I am extremely excited to start my first year at North Star. I recently relocated from Miami, FL, where I graduated with honors from Florida International University. I currently am studying Chinese (Mandarin) and Portuguese, as I believe languages are the bridge to cultural diversity. I have had the blessing of...

Preschool

Lamb, Robin

Preschool Site Leader

I have worked in the district for 9 years; 8 of them have been in preschool. I enjoy working with the younger age.

Wrzos, Celeste

Preschool Site Leader

I have worked in the Adams12 district for 13 years.

Kindergarten

Dupuis, Jill

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

Hi my name is Jill Dupuis and this is my fourth year at North Star! I grew up in Arvada and went to school at the University of Northern Colorado. I studied Elementary Education with a focus in reading. Last year, I received my Masters in Reading. I have spent the last three years in first grade and now I am...

Laurent, Dana

Kindergarten Teacher

BA

Hi my name is Dana Laurent and this is my first year at North Star Elementary! I am originally from Wisconsin and received my degree in Early Childhood Education and English as a Second Language from the Univeristy of Wisconsin - Madison. I feel that my degree greatly prepared me to foster high academic achievement...

Paplow, Elizabeth

Kindergarten Teacher

Welcome!

1st Grade

Davis, Melinda

1st Grade Teacher

Welcome to Mrs. Davis' Class!

Goode, Kamrin

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Hello! My name is Kamrin Goode and this is my first year teaching at North Star. I am a Colorado native and have taught in Jeffco for the past 4 years. I have been teaching for 8 years now and have had the privelege to teach in some interesting places. I taught pre-school for 3 years in Okinawa, Japan while my...

Miller, Julie

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I began working with Adams 12 Five Star School District in 2002. During my time with Adams 12, I have been a reading paraprofessional, First grade teacher, and Kindergarten teacher. I enjoy working with primary students where I can build the beginning foundational skills necessary for a student’s educational...

2nd Grade

Blue, Cyndee

2nd Grade Teacher

Hi My Name is Cyndee Blue. I am a Colorado Native and am proud to have attended Adams 12 Five Star Schools Kindergarten -12th grade. I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors. I have been teaching for 13 years and am lucky to have been at North Star for all of those years. I have a Masters in...

Pollard, Kendra

2nd Grade Teacher

I began my career with Adams 12 as Rec Leader for the Base Programs when I was in high school and continued working there through college. I graduated from UNC with a degree in Kinesiology. After working in the field for a short time I realized it did not fulfill me the same way working with children did. I...

3rd Grade

Hafer, Lauren

3rd Grade Teacher

BS

My educational experience began in high school where I worked at a private school in Pennsylvania. There I worked as a teacher using a computer based program where students learned differently. I knew I was in the right field! I continued my journey in education at Penn State University where I received a Bachelor...

Hillman, Jessica

3rd Grade Teacher

MA

I have lived in Colorado all my life and love everything about our beautiful state. I didn't move far for college and graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in History and Education and with a Masters Degree in Literacy. My husband, son and I live in Denver and love to get outside in both summer...

4th Grade

Fure-Slocum (F-S), Anna

4th Grade Teacher

I'm excited to move to 4th grade this year! I have taught Kindergarten at North Star for three years and first grade in Minnesota for two years prior to that. As I move up to teaching fourth grade, I'm looking forward to pushing my students to becoming true citizens of the world. We will build curiosity, rigor,...

Gilmore, Stephanie

4th Grade Teacher

MEd, BS

Hi! My name is Stephanie Gilmore. I am your fourth grade teacher this year! This will be my 11th year teaching, and I'm excited to be here at North Star Elementary! I am a native Texan. My family and I moved here over the summer and are very excited to explore Colorado! I earned my Bachelors in Education...

Starrett, Holly

4th Grade Teacher

MA

Hi! My name is Mrs. Starrett and I will be your fourth grade teacher this year! This is my fifth year at North Star and my thirteenth year teaching. This will be my eleventh year teaching fourth grade. I have also taught kindergarten, fifth and sixth grade, so I know exactly what you need to be ready for fifth...

5th Grade

Castor, Keely

5th Grade Teacher

BA

I am thrilled to start my second year teaching at North Star! I am originally from Lubbock, Texas and moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 2007 where I fell in love with the mountains and education. After volunteering at Teton Therapeutic Riding Center and Teton Literacy Center I continued my path in education and...

Oliveras, Cynthia

5th Grade Teacher

BA, MS

Hi, my name is Cindy Oliveras and this is my first year at North Star Elementary! I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Go Eagles! I went to college in Florida at Stetson University where I earned my BA in Elementary Education and my MS in Marriage and Family Counseling. Most of my 13 year career I have...

Ramirez, Sarah

5th Grade Teacher

MA

I was born in Colorado and grew up in Westminster. I’ve been teaching at North Star for my entire career. I even did my student teaching at North Star. I have been teaching for 10 years. I speak Spanish and I have a master’s degree in Linguistically Diverse Learners. I enjoy spending time with my son and my family.

Specials

Taylor, Andy

Art Teacher

Hi! I love art and I love to teach kids to love art! I've been a visual arts teacher for 8 years at North Star elementary. I live in Boulder with my wife, two young children (ages 4 and 6) and our chickens Snowball, Louise and Black Stripes.

Murphy, Barbara

P.E. Teacher

BS

Graduated from CU at Boulder with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education. Very Active at Riverside Baptist.

Coop, Wendi

Music Teacher

MA

Hi! My name is Wendi Coop and I am thrilled to be the music teacher at North Star. I began my teaching career 20 years ago in my home state of Wyoming. After teaching for seven years in Wyoming, I met my husband and moved to Colorado. This is my 11th year in Adams 12 and my fifth year at North Star. I love...

Support Teachers

Garrison, Allyson

ELD Teacher

BA, MEd

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela Allyson Garrison has a masters degree from Regis University in Linguistically Diverse Learners. This is her twelfth year teaching and before coming to North Star to be an ELD teacher, Allyson taught first grade and...

Thornham, Hilary

ELD Teacher

Hilary is happy to be one of the ELD teachers at North Star. She has been a teacher in Adams 12 for many years. During her years in Adams 12, Hilary has taught Kindergarten, first grade, second grade and ELD. She also has experience as a Reading Interventionist. When she is not working, Hilary most enjoys...

Dowd, Lynda

Literacy Support Teacher

MEd

My name is Lynda Dowd. I am currently a Literacy teacher North Star Elementary School. I have been in education for many years and hold a Master’s Degree in Reading. My passion and background in literacy allows me to be a highly effective teacher. My expertise directly impacts the reading and writing achievement...

Pappas, Kathi

Digital Literacy Teacher

I am very happy to be working with the staff and children at North Star. I've been fortunate to be a Classroom Teacher in grades K-4 and to be a Technology Teacher for grades K-5. The experience I have as a Classroom Teacher and Technology Teacher helps me to be highly effective with integrating literacy and...

Cerullo, Ronail

Instructional Coach

BA, MA

My name is Ronail Cerullo and I am so excited to be part of the incredible staff at North Star. I have been in education for 18 years and have had experience as a classroom teacher, intervention specialist and an instructional coach.

Special Ed

Picconi, Theresa

Learning Specialist

I am the learning specialist at North Star.

Willis, Alyssa

Learning Specialist

This is my second year here at North Star Elementary! As a Learning Specialist I work with students to help them reach not only their academic goals but goals they desire to reach for the future. I enjoy working with and encouraging students to see how remarkable they are and all that they can be. I was born in...

Goggin, Heather

SSN Teacher

BA, MA

I am the SSN teacher at North Star Elementary. I have been at North Star since 2008. Prior to coming to North Star, I taught Severe Needs special education in the St. Vrain Valley school district at the middle school level for 8 years. I received my Master’s Degrees in both Profound Needs Special Education and...

Gonzales, Amanda

Psychologist

I have a Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from University of Colorado at Denver. I have been working in the field since 2007 and have been at North Star the whole time. My favorite thing to do at work is helping kids become independent thinkers. My favorite thing about North Star is the families we...

Support Staff

Ceballos, Marisa

Media Clerk

I have two grown children that attended North Star. I love to travel and have gone to many places around the world. I love to read books, magazines, and whatever makes me learn more about people and places. I also love to go to the movies. I love working in the library and doing lunch duty outside with the...

Hamai-Delaney, Judy

SSN Paraprofessional

I have worked in Adams 12 for 17 years as a SSN Para. During this time I have worked in the library, as a recesses and lunch para, work room para, and as a Title 1 para.

Rodriguez, Angelina

SSN Paraprofessional , PEAK Paraeducator

AA

I have been working for Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 13 years. I like my job because I like to help kids with their writing and reading activities. It is very important for me to show repect and responsibility in my daily life. In that way I will have respect from everybody around me.

Health

Condello , Nancie

Health Aide

I have been working for Adams 12 Five Star Schools for 12 years. I am very excited about my new role as the Health Aide here at North Star. My hobbies are camping and spending time with my family.

Bogar, Lynda

Speech & Language Pathologist

BA, MS

I received my degree from the University of Missouri in 1990. Before moving to Colorado this past summer, I lived and worked in New Mexico for 23 years. My primary goal here at North Star is to help students improve their communication skills in order to become better readers. The students in the Speech-Language...

Geisbush, Casandra

SLPA

BS

This is my forth year as the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at North Star Elementary. I am also the SLPA at Malley Drive Elementary. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my husband and sons!

Brewer, Monique

Occupational Therapist

MSPT

I've been a physical therapist since 2003, and have been working for Adams 12 since 2011 - I'm happy to be a part of North Star and love my work with children here! I am originally from the east coast, but have moved around quite a bit. I moved to Colorado because of my love for the mountains, where I love to...

Custodial

Segobiano, Ron

Head Custodian

I worked part time as a custodian at North Star for 9 years while working full time as a network installer . Then I took a full time position as a custodian at night at Rocky Top Middle School for 2 years. In June of 2013 I took the Head Custodian at North Star.

Burress, Darwin

Custodial Staff

I have been a custodian with Adams12 for 2 years.

Cabazos, Kerri

Custodial Staff

I have been a custodian for 7 years.

Nutrition

Saltzman, Rebecca

Food Services Manager

I have worked for 13 years in food services.

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