Dana Wade
Dana began her journey as an elementary teacher at Colorado State University, majoring in Human Development & Family Studies as well as Early Childhood Education. Through this program, Dana became infatuated with the human brain, the ways humans develop, and the external forces that surround every child every day. Typically, an education student chooses a […]
John Marcysiak
John, equipped with a B.A. in Music Education from Elmhurst College, Illinois, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado, Denver, initiated his career as a music teacher in a private school and later in Aurora Public Schools. With a transition to Elementary Education, he furthered his impact by teaching 2nd, […]
Jamie Fishencord
Jamie is a native of Denver, Colorado. She studied at the University of New Mexico where she competed in track and field while earning her MBA in International Business. Her teaching career began in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she taught Special Education; working with students on both sides of the Special Education spectrum, from Autism […]
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, […]
Marilyn Hartzell
Marilyn is originally from Maryland (go Ravens!) but she has been living in Colorado for 9 years. She is a math specialist that has written curriculum for the middle grades and worked as an instructional coach. She has formally taught grades 5-8 in mathematics, but has tutored children from 1st grade to 9th grade in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nadine Penn
Nadine’s dedication to becoming a teacher traces back to her upbringing in a small town near Rochester, NY. From kindergarten onwards, she harbored a passion for education, solidifying her commitment through summer work with preschoolers with Autism and middle schoolers facing various disabilities. Graduating from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, Nadine holds a Bachelor’s degree […]