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 […]
Karen Goldstein
Karen’s lifelong dream of becoming a teacher became a reality after years of babysitting, volunteering, tutoring, and working at summer camps with children of all ages. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and later pursued a Master’s degree in Special Education from Xavier University in Ohio. Cincinnati-born and raised, Karen […]
Brittany Woolnough
Brittany is a licensed (K-6) and accomplished classroom teacher with an M.A. in Elementary Education and a Special Education endorsement from Texas Christian University. Brittany boasts over 11 years of combined classroom and tutoring experience, predominantly within the Cherry Creek School District. Her teaching journey has encompassed first, third, and fourth-grade levels, showcasing her versatility […]
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, […]
Amy Treat
Amy, a seasoned teacher with 23 years of experience, dedicated two decades to teaching 5th grade on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. For the past three years, she has continued her passion for teaching 5th grade in Colorado. Amy’s commitment to education goes beyond the classroom, as she believes every student deserves […]
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, […]
Carly Mess
Carly, originally from Wisconsin, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with dual degrees in elementary and special education. Over her 7-year teaching career, Carly has consistently dedicated herself to special education, spanning from elementary to high school levels. Currently, she brings her expertise to a middle school in Aurora Public Schools. In […]
Kelly Ettinger
Kelly, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, holds a degree in English from Franklin and Marshall College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. Kelly previously worked at Wilson Language Training before formally beginning her teaching career. Now in her 5th year of teaching, Kelly currently serves as the MTSS and […]
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 […]
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 […]
