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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Elementary Education from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Masters in Special Education, Moderate Needs, ages K-21 from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Colorado. Bio: I was born in Brady, Texas, March 2, 1950, and grew up in a large extended family setting. At 18 I attended college at SanAngelo State University and true to my nature joined Beta Sigma Phi, the college drill team and started my studies on becoming a teacher. (My dream from the age of five.) My husband of 28 years is my best friend. We take time to “play” when we go to Civil War Reenactments and Balls. I have two marvelous sons, Matthew, his wife Brandy and grandson Jagger, who live in Arizona, and Michael who lives in Colorado. I take care of stray animals and am the proud owner of four Chihuahuas. Reading is my passion. My favorite activity is to have a fabulous book to read in front of a warm toasty fire with snow piling up outside. I don’t ski in the winter, but I do enjoy camping out during the summer.
I taught elementary school for 16 years in Texas, 2 years private school in Louisiana, and 13 years here in Colorado. I wouldn’t trade one day of the blessings of teaching for anything else. “Teachers that love to teach, create kids that love to learn!” Contact Information: Please feel free to call (303) 347-3985 my school phone, or (303) 338-8052 home phone. I am totally comfortable with taking calls at home, but if I’m working late you can probably still reach me at school as late as 6 or so. You can also email me: mjjohnson@lps.k12.co.us | | | | | |
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| | | |  Position: 7th Grade Special Education: Reading, Study Center, Co-taught Math, Co-taught Language Arts
Education: Bachelor of Science: Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Masters in Special Education, University of Northern Colorado Bio: I grew up in the Midwest, living in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin before moving out to Colorado after college. My first teaching job was at Adams City Middle School in Commerce City. I taught 6th grade special education for 5 years before moving to Powell in 2008. My husband (a math teacher at Arapahoe) and I now live in Littleton and are expecting our first baby in March. Contact Information: Email is by far the easiest way to contact me. I am rarely in my office, which leaves little time for answering the phone or checking messages. My email address is athurmond@lps.k12.co.us. And in case you don’t have email you can call my extension which is (303) 347-3986. | | | | | |
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| | | | Position: Study Center, Team-teach 8th Grade Language Art and Mathematics Education: Bachelor of Arts in Education; Endorsement in Special Education. Bio: I was born and raised in a small town in southern Illinois where I was surrounded by farm land. I attended college in the rolling hills of Tennessee, where I had two majors before deciding on education. Once in education, I knew I had found my place in the world. I love building relationships with students and watching them grow and learn.
Upon graduation I moved to the Houston, Texas metro area where I lived for six years. I moved with my family to Colorado in 1997 and have lived in Littleton since then. I have been teaching nineteen years. Twelve of these years have been in Littleton Public Schools and ten have been at Powell Middle School. I am married and have 3 children. I love spending time with my family, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. Contact Information: Email is the best way to reach me. mweber@lps.k12.co.us Phone: 303-347-7958 or 303-347-3984 | | | | | |
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| | | |  Position: Resource Teacher
Education: I obtained a B.S. in Behavioral Science - Psychology from New York Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Special Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Bio: Although this is my third year as a certified teacher, I have been working for Littleton Public Schools since 1998. I was a paraeducator for students with severe disabilities from 1998 until 1997. I was also a paraeducator for second language learners for a year. In 1994, my husband and I traveled to Luoyang, Henan, China to adopt our daughter who was 3-1/2 at the time. My interests include family, watercolor painting, biking, technology and reading. Contact Information: My telephone number is (303)347-3983 and voicemail is (303)734-6343. The best way to reach me is through my email address: pbrinkhuis@lps.k12.co.us. You can visit my web page here. | | | | | |
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| | | | Position: Speech/Language Pathologist, MA, CCC-SLP Education: B.A. Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Northern Colorado, 2000, M.A. Speech/Language Pathology, University of Northern Colorado, 2004 Bio: I have had the pleasure of working at Powell for the past 6 years. During this time, I have served on the district’s assistive technology team, coached middle school volleyball, and been the Special Services Department Co-Chair for the past four years. I am a native to Colorado. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, attended college in Greeley, and have made the Denver area my home for the past 9 years. My husband and I had our first child this summer, and he is the delight of our lives. I enjoy spending time outdoors playing with my dog, hiking, running, biking, and skiing. I play volleyball and am an avid sports fan. Contact Information: I am in the district on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The best method to contact me is via email. My email address is: afolk@lps.k12.co.us. My voicemail is: 303-734-6324. Mr. Zach Owens  Position: Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Education: B.A. in Speech/Language Pathology Bio: I was born and raised in Kansas before moving to Colorado five years ago with my wife. I have been married for five years and we had our first child this past July. I have worked in LPS for three years, but this is my first year at Powell. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful school. I love watching and playing sports and I am a diehard Duke Blue Devil fan. Contact Information: The best way to reach me is zowens@lps.k12.co.us | | | | | |
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| | | |  School Psychologist, NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist)
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University, 2004
Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from University of Colorado at Denver, 2007 Bio: I grew up outside of a small rural town in Michigan on a farm and graduated from a high school that had fewer students than Powell! I attended Michigan State University and love following Spartan sports. After I graduated, I moved to Colorado to attend graduate school. I have lived in Colorado since 2004 and enjoy one of the state’s great pastimes of snowboarding. I have worked with students and teenagers in various settings since I moved to Colorado, including: public schools, alternative schools, charter schools, and residential treatment. I love working with students and consulting with adults in their lives to be sure the students are supported. Contact Information: (303) 347-7964 or tbeuschel@lps.k12.co.us either method of contact works for me.
If it is a simple question, e-mail is the best method; however if it is related to a significant social, emotional, or behavioral need a phone conversation would be the best method.
"The most important function of education at any level is to develop the personality of the individual and the significance of his life to himself and to others." - Grayson Kirk
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| | | | Position: Occupational Therapist Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University Bio: I take pride in being a Colorado native. I spent a great deal of my childhood enjoying all of the outdoor opportunities that come with the pleasure of living in Colorado and continue to do so with my family. My husband and I have two beautiful daughters and a German Shepherd. Prior to working as a LPS middle level OT, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist on an acute brain injury unit at a local hospital. I feel blessed to be working in a district with such outstanding students, staff, and families. Contact: The best method to reach me is via e-mail jquinlan@lps.k12.co.us My voice mail is 303-734-6371. | | | | | |
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| | | |  Position: Special Services/Resource Secretary
Education: Bachelor of Science: Syracuse University, Dual Major: Human Resources and Management Bio: After spending 30 years in the business world, I have found real joy working at Powell where I have the privilege of working with fine teachers and staff as well as the students. The teachers and staff at Powell are dedicated to ensuring that their students have every opportunity to learn, expand their experiences and investigate new things. I have a great family including three grown children, three young grandchildren, one fabulous dog, and two cats. I am an avid xeric gardener and family historian. Contact information: Office Phone 303-347-7958 | | | | | |
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