Tomas Gonda
Tomas, originally from Mexico City, has embraced life in the United States for over four decades. A graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in film and broadcasting, he carved out a successful career in the film and television industry, both domestically and internationally. However, fueled by a deep-seated passion for education, Tomas […]
Carissa Pierce
Carissa holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where she initially ventured into Chemistry before making a significant shift to graduate with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Music and Art History. Following this, she pursued her passion for education and obtained a master’s degree in education from the […]
Marilyn Hartzell
Originally from Maryland (go Ravens!), Marilyn has called Colorado home for the past 7 years. Specializing in mathematics, she currently oversees math curriculum for middle grades and serves as an instructional coach. Marilyn’s teaching journey has formally covered grades 5-8 in mathematics, but her tutoring expertise extends from 1st grade to 9th grade, encompassing math, […]
Tracy Loftis
Tracy, a Colorado native with 35 years of experience working with children, has dedicated 31 years to the classroom setting. She holds a B.S. from the University of North Texas, majoring in general and special education with a minor in mathematics—an area she is particularly passionate about. Tracy’s teaching journey spans grades preschool through eighth, […]
Jamie Fishencord
Jamie, a Denver native, pursued her education at the University of New Mexico, where she not only earned her MBA in International Business but also competed in track and field. Her teaching journey commenced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing on Special Education. Over 7 years, Jamie has worked with students across the Special Education spectrum, […]
Tricia Huth
When Tricia gave her first swim lesson at age 13 she became hooked on teaching. Tricia has worn many instructional hats since then including conflict management, mindfulness, reading, math and language arts. For the past twenty years she was an educational specialist for Denver Public Schools, focused primarily on middle school students with learning challenges. […]