Principal:

Anita Theriot

I am a Denver native and a proud graduate of the Denver Public School System. I taught students in grades 1-4 for 18 years and have spent the past 10 years as an Assistant Principal, Principal and Instructional Superintendent for DPS. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and a masters degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. My husband and I lived in Platt Park for 10 years, where my two sons were born. Asbury feels like home to me! I enjoy all things outdoors, like golfing, skiing, hiking and gardening. My motto is "Kids First".

Office staff:

Rosanne Horn and Taryn Hinken

MI-ELC/DLC:

Erin Coppedge (113)

I am from Annapolis, MD. This is my fourth year at Asbury. I received a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. I moved to Boulder and worked for the Boulder Valley School District as a Para-educator in the Multi-Intensive Special Education Program. While there, I discovered a passion for working with children and went back to George Washington and received a Masters of Art Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. When I'm not busy teaching, I enjoy reading, skiing, traveling, and playing soccer.

MI-Grade 01-05:

Joyce Compton (205)

Was born in Utah, lived in Wyoming, Iowa, and has been in Colorado for the past 30 years. Has 5 children (4 living), 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Received an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in anthropology and psychology, a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Denver, and a Masters in Special Education from the University of Denver. Has worked for the Denver Public Schools for almost 15 years and prior to that worked for the University of Denver for 20 years. Hobbies include reading anything, gardening (flower), family, and relaxing. This is her 10th year at Asbury Elementary and loves it!

MI-Autism Grade 03-05:

Staci Parmet (206)

This is my third year at Asbury and my twelfth year teaching special education. I have been teaching in Denver for nine years in private schools and the Cherry Creek School District. I am from Kansas City and went to the University of Kansas for undergraduate and the University of Kansas and Kansas Medical School for my post graduate degree. Some of my hobbies are soccer, martial arts, boxing, hiking, and cross training at Red Rocks. I teach yoga, kickboxing, aerobics, and core conditioning/pilates classes.

ECE am/pm:

Natalie Soto-Mehle (104)

This is my 4th year at Asbury, and my 11th year in ECE and/or kindergarten classrooms in DPS. I'm a Denver native, and my child is a second-grader at another DPS school closer to our home. I have a degree in journalism from Colorado State University and a license in early childhood education.

Kindergarten (All Day):

Kim Magoffin (102)

I am excited to begin my fourth year here at Asbury. This is such a special place! I can’t believe that I have been teaching kindergarten and first graders for 13 years.

I am a Colorado native and have lived here my whole life. My husband Joe and I have been married seven years and are the proud parents of a brilliant three year-old daughter named Olesya. When I’m not at school, I enjoy running in half-marathons and marathons, scrapbooking and doing anything with my family.

Linda Burke (105)

I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I came to teaching after being a stay at home mom, raising my three daughters. I have been in the classroom serving Asbury’s early learners for twelve years. I have a degree in Art and a Masters in Curriculum Development with a specialty in emergent reading and writing. Sometimes, I love to garden. I always love to paint, knit, sew and READ!

Grade 01:

Emily Kluver (101)

I’m very excited to be back at Asbury for the 2008-2009 school year. This is my second year at Asbury and my second year teaching first grade. I grew up in Colorado and attended Denver Public Schools at Thomas Jefferson High School. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Colorado State University and my Elementary Teaching License from the University of Northern Colorado. Previously, I spent two years working at Balarat Outdoor Education School as an instructor for the fifth grade residential programs. I have also substituted in DPS for all the elementary grades. I am currently working on a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado and will be finished in December 2008. In my spare time I like to hike, ski, bike, swim, run, and play golf. I also play on a recreational softball, volleyball, and soccer team.

Julie Chapman (103)

Wow, this is my 15th year teaching at Asbury!. The majority of that time has been spent teaching first graders, although I have taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades as well. First grade is my true love.

My degrees include a BA in Sociology, a minor in reading methods, a Master’s degree in counseling students in grades K-12, and 60 post Master's credit hours in educational course work. I am a proud graduate of Denver Public Schools.

I am a wife and mother of three children. My oldest daughter is a 6th grader in DPS and I have a daughter in 4th grade Asbury. My 4 year old son is in "school" close by. In my spare time I like to read, travel, garden, cook, hike, ski and spend time with my precious family.

Grade 02:

Stephanie Nikolaou (112)

This is my third year at Asbury and I'm loving it. I have been teaching second grade in D.P.S. for the past twelve years. I love to see the growth of second graders!

I graduated from Arizona State with a B.A. in Elementary Education and minored in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, I also have 60 graduate hours in Education.

I am a native of Colorado. I enjoy spending time with my family, I also enjoy traveling, cooking and reading.

Grade 02/03:

Stephanie Vieau (111)

This is my first year at Asbury and my third year with D.P.S. I'm very excited to be here! I received my B.A. in International Relations from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999, after which, I worked for a brief time in the corporate world. I then moved to France to teach English for a year at the middle school level. Anxious to do more teaching, I returned to Colorado and got my certification in elementary education from C.U. Denver. Additionally, I completed my masters in Curriculum and Pedagogy with an emphasis in Science. Outside of teaching, I have an intense passion for traveling. I love to experience and learn about other cultures and languages. Being a proud Colorado native, I enjoy spending time in the mountains hiking (in the summer) and skiing (in the winter). Any other ‘down time’ I have is spent reading, cooking or writing.

Grade 03:

Sarah Phipps (201)

This is my first year teaching at Asbury Elementary and I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful community. I grew up in Ohio and attended The Ohio State University. I moved to Colorado and received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from Colorado College. I taught in Colorado for five years before moving to Chicago with my husband for two years. We are thrilled to be back in Colorado. We enjoy biking, hiking, running, and spending time with our friends and family.

Grade 03/04:

Emory Dinner (212)

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas and recently earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. This is my second year at Asbury.

I am a fifth generation Coloradan and love the mountains. I also enjoy teaching, playing outside, being with my dog, and doing kickboxing and dancing.

Grade 04:

Marianne Berge (209)

I have a degree in journalism from Colorado State University and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Urban Education from the University of Denver. This is my fourth year at Asbury.

After school, I like to read, spend time with my 2 cats and 2 dogs, and work out at the YMCA. I also volunteer at the Denver Zoo. I have 2 children – a 17 year old son who is a senior at East High School and a daughter who’s in her 3rd year of college.

Grade 05:

Stacy Hoffer (208)

I have been teaching in Denver for 17 years. 8 of those years I have been working with 5th grade students which is one of my favorite ages to teach. My dedication to this district and my personal interest in growing professionally are compelling forces that keep me rejuvenated year after year. My belief is that every child has the right to experience success and have ample opportunities to discover new strengths and talents. I feel that it is my responsibility to create a climate of acceptance and respect among the students as well as the proper nurturing of each child’s aptitude to learn and grow.

I’m a third generation Coloradoan. I grew up skiing and it continues to be a passion of mine. I continue to work on the game of golf, but it seems to be a long, slow learning curve for me. I’m married and my husband also works for DPS. We enjoy going to the mountains to hike, golf and ski throughout the year.

Courtney Waring (211)

Hello! This is my sixth year at Asbury teaching third grade. I’m filling two roles this year in that I am teaching third grade part time and I am also the buildings Math and Science Facilitator.

I was originally born and raised in Miami, Florida. I moved to Colorado to attend the University of Denver. I hold a bachelors degree in Art and Psychology and a Masters degree in Education.

My husband and our dog, Chase, love to spend our free time hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and traveling.

PE (Gym):

Pam Rogers

I’m married to Jim, and have a college aged son, Matthew. My hometown is Beloit, Wisconsin. I graduated with a Bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1983, majoring in broad field Physical Education (K-12). I earned a M.A. in teaching from Grand Canyon University in 2000. I have been a Physical Education Teacher for Denver Public Schools since 1984. I’ve taught at Gilpin Extended Day School, Crofton Elementary, and Asbury Elementary. And have coached golf and volleyball at Denver South High School.

In 1997, I received DPS Teacher of the Year Award for Denver Public Schools. In 2005, I received DPS, Mile High Teacher Award, and in 2007 DPS Golf Coach of the Year.

I’m starting my 16th year at Asbury, teaching Physical Education.

IMC:

Elizabeth Howard

I am so happy to be back at Asbury for my 2nd year in the library! This is my 5th year in DPS as a librarian. I love it! Being surrounded by books and kids is not a bad way to spend a day.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Science/Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado, and I have a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Denver. I spent time teaching first grade before becoming a librarian.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy music, concerts, travelling, cooking, watching football (I am a huge Denver Broncos fan!), and of course reading. I also love being outside as much as possible. I love camping and hiking. My latest passion is tennis. I started taking lesson recently, and I am slowly improving!

Music:

Donna Medina (Aud)

I’m a native of Denver and graduated from the DPS schools. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Music from Metropolitan State College. My graduate studies consisted of Orff-Sculwerk and instrumental music at both Denver University and the University of Colorado. My passion consists of the support for the arts, teaching music and my relationship with local artists and community organizations. I have been an area and state representative for the Colorado National Music Association and have been involved in many performing arts activities. I feel that giving back to the community is one reason I am teaching at Asbury. My desire is to encourage the students in the arts and discover the magic of music in their own lives. “Nurture your creativity and release your heart.”

Art:

Jennifer Werner (213)

I am a native of Colorado and grew up attending DPS schools. I am a graduate of East High School. I hold a psychology degree and a art minor and elementary teaching certification from Colorado University, Boulder. I have been teaching in DPS for nine years, four of those years being at Asbury. I’m also a professional artist and have been selling my work in Colorado for the past twelve years. My work is currently in several local galleries. Every summer you will find me at summer art shows in Denver. I’m a mixed media artist focusing on mosaics, collage, and fused glass. When I’m not in the studio you will find me in the garden, playing scrabble, roller-bladding, or curled up with a good book.

ESOL:

Nina Daugherty (IMC)

I began working in DPS in 1990. I received a BS from UNC, my teaching credential from University of Colorado in Denver, and a Masters degree from Lesley College. I’ve worked for DPS for Seventeen years. Three years as Bilingual Third grade classroom teacher, three years as a second grade classroom teacher and eleven years as ELA-S Resource teacher

Sp. Ed Mild/Moderate:

Linda Lockwood (204)

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Fairmont State College in Fairmont, WV. and a M.Ed. from University of South Carolina in Special Education. I have worked in DPS for 10 years. I have also taught in New Mexico, South Carolina and North Carolina in Special Education. I am married with two grown children and a granddaughter. I enjoy cooking, gardening, walking, stained glass work, and remodeling my home.

GT:

Irina Lioubenko (IMC)

Paraprofessionals:

Kari Anaya (MI)

Amber Baca - (MI)

I have been working at Asbury for six years. I started off in Mrs. Chapman’s classroom. Then Mrs. Compton stole me away to work in the AF program. The kids stole my heart and I haven’t been able to leave. I love the people I work with and I know I have made some life long friends. My experiences and memories at Asbury are priceless.

Susan Cunha - (MI - Autism)

Greg Devlin (ELC/DLC)

I have worked as a Paraprofessional for DPS since 2003. I was born in Honolulu, HI and received a BA in History and German from the University of Northern Colorado. I am a musician and a yoga instructor for Denver Parks and Recreation.

Julie Drost (Kindergarten Assistant - ML/TB)

I work as the paraprofessional in Mrs. Magoffin’s and Mrs. Burke’s kindergarten classrooms. This is my third year working with kindergarteners, and they are delightful. I am eager to help the children develop socially and academically this year. I have been married 19 years and have three school-aged girls. I enjoy reading and gardening.

Jeffrey Fivehouse - (Sp. Ed 1:1)

I grew up in Colorado and attended Regis Jesuit High School. I went to the University of Denver, where I earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology and Geography. In addition, I hold a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Colorado at Denver. Before arriving at DPS, I was a substitute at Kent Denver School, acted as a private tutor, and volunteered at several Denver Metro Head Start centers. I spent the second semester of the 2007-08 school year at Carson Elementary as a one-on-one special education paraprofessional, where I grew to love assisting special education kids. As a result, I will be returning to school in order to pursue my teaching license in Elementary Special Education. Away from school, I like to garden, play my saxophone, read, and spend time with my Basset Rémy, my Dachshund Annie, and my fiancée Rachel. I am very excited to be a part of Asbury’s wonderful community!

Gail Huddleston - (MI - Autism)

Janie Johnson-Cao (ELC/DLC)

I’m very excited to start my 4th year here at Asbury in the ELC/DLC Classroom. I’ve worked for DPS for 14 years. I love spending time with my daughter, family, and friends. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, origami, listening to music, and going to the mountains.

Anne Malouf (ELC/DLC)

I have been employed by DPS since the fall of 2001. I began my career as a paraprofessional at Rosedale Elementary in the E/BD classroom. In the fall of 2005 I began working at Asbury. I love being a part of the Asbury Community again. Yes, I said again. I was once an Asbury Dragon and have enjoyed wondering memory lane as I walk into the building.

Carrie Oliver (MI - Autism)

Jennifer Rydahl (MI)

Joyce Weaver (ECE)

I have been a paraprofessional in the ECE classroom for 4+ years, and para in the Kindergarten classroom for 4 years, all for Asbury. My previous work experience has always been in the field of health and nutrition, working in and managing natural food stores, beginning in 1976. However, after our daughter Elli was born in 1994, I stayed with her until she went to school all day in 1st grade, at Asbury! She is a freshman at South H.S. this year. I continue to keep my finger in the field of health and nutrition through my Juice Plus+ business.

Linda Weinstein - (Sp. Ed. - M/M)

Support Staff:

Genevieve Carter (Nurse)

I was born and raised Missouri, the youngest child of 7. After finishing high school and Nursing school, I moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where I spent the last 30 years. I moved to Colorado in 2006. I have two sons Pharoah, 24 and Cameron, 19. I have one grandson, Elijah, 3 years old.

I have been a L.P.N. for 27 years. Most of my nursing experience has been in geriatric and skilled nursing. I spent 3 ½ years of my nursing career working with head start/early head start children.

My hobbies are reading, bowling and tending to my herb garden and various other plants. I also enjoy volunteering. I spent a great deal of my time in Nebraska volunteering with various organizations such as Omaha Black Nurses Association, and Salem Baptist Curch Nurses Ministry. I currently volunteer every Monday with the Seven Day Adventist L.I.F.T. Unit. (Live Intervention For Families in Transition.) They offer limited medical services for families without insurance or primary care physicians. I am very excited to be a DPS employee!! I am looking forward to having a fantastic school year!!

Laura Metcalfe - (Nurse)

Nancy Holtgraves (Social Worker/Psychologist)

Loren Droy - (MDS Counselor)

Shelby Young (OT/PT)

Sue Pippenger (Speech)

My belief that communication is a fundamental human right forms the basis of my passion for speech language pathology. Language is essential to understanding ourselves, each other, and our world. Every person, young and old, has a story. My primary role is to support academic skills by remediating speech and language disorders. I also believe in empowering students to have their stories heard and to hear and understand the stories of others.

I graduated with a B.A. in Humanities from S.U.N.Y. Purchase in May of 1981, simultaneously receiving my Elementary Teaching Certificate from Manhattanville College. I moved to Colorado in the fall of the same year and haven't looked back! In 1994 I received my BA in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from CU Boulder, and was fortunate enough to start working for The Denver Public Schools in the fall of the same year.

I live in Denver with my wonderful husband and three cats. I helped to raise my stepson, who introduced us in 1988 when he was 3 years old. He's on his own now, and we marvel at his accomplishments - but introducing us is probably the one I appreciate most!

Elsie Nelson (OT/PT Para)

Terri DeHerrera (OT/PT Para)

Lunchroom:

Cindy Taggert (Manager)

Beverly Williams (Asst.)

Custodial:

Richard Pastor (FM)

John Antonio (Asst.)

Curtis White (P/T)

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Siu Lam (AS)