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Therapeutic Support Partner (TSP)
anna_bellows@dpsk12.net
About Me:
This is my second year at Colfax Elementary and I am excited to continue in my role as the Prevention & Therapeutic Specialist (PTS). My role is to provide mental health and counseling support to general education students who may be dealing with anxiety, grief, big transitions, and even bigger emotions. I am passionate about mental health and providing young students with the tools they need to be successful socially, emotionally, and academically. Please reach out if you have any questions about my role or how I can support your student (and you).
Special Education Teacher
Sarah_Cook@dpsk12.net
About Me:
This is my 3rd year as a Special Education teacher at Colfax and my 9th year in education. I have taught Special Education, 2nd grade, and 4th grade in the past. I was inspired by my own amazing 1st grade teacher who instilled a love of learning in me. I knew from then on that I wanted to be a teacher too! I believe each child has unique talents, and my passion is to see ALL students experience growth and success in school and in life.
I have a wonderful husband, Josh, as well as a sweet daughter, Evie, who is a student at Colfax. I grew up in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Mercer University with a bachelors in Elementary and Special Education and a minor in Spanish. We lived in New Orleans for 5 years where I taught school and ate delicious food. We have been in Denver for 7 years and enjoy going to local parks, camping, and Rockies games. We live just around the corner and love our West Colfax community!
Classroom Wish List:
Pencil grips; tri-write (triangle) pencils; page protectors; lamination pouches
Restorative Practice Coordinator (RJ)
d_cutkelvin-heern@dpsk12.net
Special Education Teacher
elizabeth_hendrick@dpsk12.net
720-424-8740
About Me:
This is my 3rd year teaching at Colfax and my 11th year in special education. I love to foster learning in little ones, and see the joy that happens in students when ‘things click.’ I thrive off the relationships I build with the families and other teachers in my school community. I believe it truly takes a village, and for that reason I value the community we have here at Colfax!
Classroom Wish List:
Any and all school supplies, classroom read aloud books
MDS Counselor
Heather_Rera@dpsk12.net
Heather is a therapist for Maria Droste Counseling Center with a Masters Degree in International Disaster Psychology. Heather has worked with kids of all ages and loves doing play therapy with students & supporting their families.
Heather enjoys working with young kids as they remind us of what’s important: being in the moment, speaking your truth, and always having fun. She is always surprised by the many things she learns from them.
Heather enjoys hiking and reading in her free time, especially cuddled up with her cat, Bean & dog, Bubba. Heather is originally from New York but loves living in Colorado!
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Heather es terapeuta del Centro de Consejería Maria Droste con una Maestría en Psicología Internacional de Desastres. Heather ha trabajado con niños de todas las edades y le encanta hacer terapia de juego con los estudiantes y apoyar a sus familias.
A Heather le gusta trabajar con niños pequeños, ya que nos recuerdan lo que es importante: estar en el momento, decir la verdad y divertirse siempre. Siempre se sorprende de las muchas cosas que aprende de ellos.
Heather le gusta ir de excursión y leer en su tiempo libre, especialmente cuando está acurrucada con su gato, Bean y su perro, Bubba. ¡Heather es originalmente de Nueva York a la que le encanta vivir en Colorado!
Parent-Family Liaison/ Special Ed Para
Brenda_Rivas@dpsk12.net
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Speech Pathologist
Karin_Ahern@dpsk12.net
Karin is in her 3rd year at Colfax and 21st year in the district. Karin loves supporting children with their communication needs and strives to make therapy sessions engaging and fun. When not working, she enjoys skiing, running and working in the garden.
Psychologist
Michelle_Mcguire@dpsk12.net
This is my fifth year as a Colfax Tiger and my 13th in Denver Public Schools as a Bilingual School Psychologist. I’m especially passionate about the opportunity to strengthen students’ social and emotional skills, to recognize and celebrate student strengths and diversity, and to build positive, supportive relationships with our Colfax families. I look forward to continuing to be a member of our “Small but Mighty” Colfax community!
Este es mi quinto año como Colfax Tiger y mi año 13 en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver como psicóloga escolar bilingüe. Soy especialmente apasionada de la oportunidad de fortalecer las habilidades sociales y emocionales de los estudiantes, reconocer y celebrar las fortalezas y la diversidad de los estudiantes, y construir relaciones positivas y de apoyo con las familias de Colfax. ¡Espero seguir siendo miembro de nuestra comunidad Colfax “Pequeña pero poderosa”!
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Karen_Wagner@dpsk12.net
About Me:
This is my 5th year at Colfax supporting our Gifted and Talented students. I have worked in gifted education since 2007, and love challenging students to reach their full potential and recognize their strengths. My first experience teaching was in a small town near Nagoya, Japan, where I lived for 2 years. I love traveling to other countries, learning new languages, experiencing new cultures, and learning how to cook traditional food from various countries. I also really enjoy being active outdoors. At home I love spending time with my husband, my two sons, and my kitten. My sons are entering 1st and 5th grade. Yo hablo español.
Este es mi quinto año en Colfax apoyando a nuestros estudiantes dotados y talentosos. He trabajado en educación para superdotados desde 2007 y me encanta desafiar a los estudiantes para que alcancen su máximo potencial y reconozcan sus fortalezas. Mi primera experiencia enseñando fue en un pequeño pueblo cerca de Nagoya, Japón, donde viví durante 2 años. Me encanta viajar a otros países, aprender nuevos idiomas, experimentar nuevas culturas y aprender a cocinar comida tradicional de varios países. También disfruto mucho estar activo al aire libre. En casa me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposo, mis dos hijos y mi gatito. Mis hijos están en 1° y 5° grado. Yo hablo español.
Classroom Wish List:
Colorful Sharpies, marbles