Natalie Mills
Natalie is a passionate, energetic, and highly driven educator with 15+ years of experience spanning preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms, along with years of after-school tutoring. She currently serves as the K–8th Gifted & Talented teacher and the 2nd–7th ELD (English Language Development) teacher at her school, where she supports a wide range of […]
Azita Shakibafar
Azita is an experienced and dedicated elementary educator with over 15 years of service in the field of education. She holds a dual degree in Regular Education and Special Education and is committed to creating inclusive, equitable, and engaging learning environments that support the academic and social-emotional growth of all students. Currently, Azita teaches fourth […]
Lyly Zaragoza
Lyly is a Denver native who herself attended Denver Public Schools from elementary through high school. She earned her teaching license through the University of Northern Colorado and later completed her master’s degree at the University of Colorado Denver. She began her teaching career in kindergarten as a dual language teacher and quickly fell in […]
Emily Guiteras
Emily is a 4th grade teacher based in Colorado with two years of classroom experience. She specializes in tailoring lessons to meet each student’s needs, building strong student–teacher relationships, and making learning both effective and enjoyable. Emily is patient, empathetic, and helps students develop confidence and academic skills through targeted strategies and positive encouragement. Emily […]
Joshua Warren
Joshua Warren is a math educator with nearly 30 years of experience as a paid math tutor, having begun tutoring at the age of 14. About 13 years ago, he took the leap into classroom teaching, where he discovered that while teaching is demanding, it is also his true passion. Originally from Houston, Texas, Joshua […]
Alicia Lee Rhodes
Alicia Lee Rhodes is a proud special education math teacher and department specialist at JFK High School in Denver, Colorado. She has spent her entire career advocating for better resources and outcomes for students as both a school level advocate and a Member of the Board at the Denver Classroom Teachers Association. Over her 7 […]
Sara Zaleski
Sara brings 30 years of experience in education and holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education. A literacy specialist, her professional training includes CORE, LETRS, and Reading First; she also served two years as a National LETRS Facilitator, giving her a deep, research‑based understanding of the science of reading. Sara works with K–8 students in […]
Michelle Mohrman
Michelle is a kind and patient tutor with experience supporting students of various ages and learning styles. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, giving her a unique blend of strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of how children learn best. She worked as an […]
Madeleine Adams
Madeleine is a dedicated gifted education teacher at Challenge School in the Cherry Creek School District, currently in her eighth year of teaching. She is passionate about fostering a learning environment that is engaging, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students. Madeleine loves education! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University […]
Alyssa Ciesla
Alyssa has been teaching elementary school for 12 years and absolutely loves her job. She cares deeply about teaching students to LOVE learning, whatever that looks for them. Alyssa has two Masters Degrees in Education and Conflict Resolution. She served in the United States Peace Corps in Guyana, South America where she taught Literacy and […]