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Principal:

Anita Theriot

Office staff:

Rosanne Horn and Taryn Hinken

MI-ELC/DLC:

Erin Coppedge (113)

I am from Annapolis, MD. This is my third yeare at Asbury Elementary. I received a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport from the George Washington University. 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. I am also an Olympic Gold Medalist in Women’s Soccer for the 2005 Deaflympics held in Melbourne, Australia. When I'm not busy teaching, I enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and playing soccer.

MI-Grade 01-05:

Joyce Compton (205)

I have 5 children, 2 boys and 3 girls, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchild. I received a BA degree from the University of Iowa with a major in anthropology and a minor in psychology and speech. I received a master's degree in public administration (MPA) from the University of Denver. I also received a Special Education Endorsement from the University of Denver. I have been the AF teacher at Asbury for 9 years.

MI-Autism Grade 03-05:

Staci Parmet (206)

This is my second year at Asbury and my eleventh year teaching special education. I have been teaching in Denver for eight years in private schools and 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 and martial arts. I teach yoga, kickboxing and core conditioning classes.

ECE am/pm:

Natalie Soto-Mehle (104)

I’m pretty excited to be working with morning and afternoon ECE classes at Asbury this year. It’s my third year here, and my tenth year in ECE and/or Kindergarten classrooms in DPS. I’m a Denver native, and my child is a first-grader at another DP School closer to our home. I have a degree in journalism fro Colorado State University and a license in early childhood education.

Kindergarten (All Day):

Kim Magoffin (102)

I am excited to begin my third year here at Asbury. This is such a special place! I can’t believe that I have been teaching kindergarten and first graders for 12 years. It is a good thing they are so fun to work with.

I am a Colorado native and have lived here my whole life. My jusband Joe and I have been married 6 years and are the proud parents of a brilliant 2 yer-old 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 grew up in Colorado and attended DPS at Thomas Jefferson High School. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology fro Colorado State University and my Elementary Teaching License from University of Northern Colorado. I spent two years working at Balarat Outdoor Education Center as an instructor for the fifth grade residential programs. I spent the 2006-2007 school year substituting in the elementary grades in DPS. I am currently working on a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. In my spare time I like to hike, ski, bike, swim, run, and bowl. I also play on a recreational soccer and volleyball team. I am very excited to spend my firs year as a classroom teacher at Asbury!

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 second year at Asbury. What a wonderful school! I was at Kaiser Elementary before, teaching 2nd grade for the last 10 years. I graduated fro Arizona State with a B.A. in Elementary Education and minored in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I have 60 graduate hours in Education as well.

I am a native of Colorado. I have two kids in college, (hope that works out!) I love to go to movies, read and travel.

My goal is to have each student reach his/her potential through positive leaning experiences.

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)

Grade 03/04:

Emory Dinner (212)

This is my first year teachin and I am honored to be part of the Asbury community. I am a Colorado native, although I have lived in various states over the past 9 years. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2003, in environmental studies. After this, I taught outdoor education in California’s Redwood National Park, in Kansas and in Utah. I then traveled in the Middle East for a couple of months before starting the post-baccalaureate Elementary Education program at the University of Northern Colorado. This past May, I completed my Elementary Educator’s license and have 3 more classes before I earn my Masters degree. I student taught in 3rd grade and find it a wonderful year for students to learn and grow. Outside of school I have an obsession with traveling anywhere and everywhere! I also enjoy camping, hiking, my dogs, 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 third 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 have 2 children – a 16 year old son who is a junior at East High School and a daughter who’s in her 2nd year of college.

Grade 05:

Stacy Hoffer (208)

I have been teaching in Denver for 15 years, 7 of those years working with 5th grade and 6 years working in 3rd and 4th grade. 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. Recently I took up golf and I have been working hard to improve my game all summer. 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 excited to be here at Asbury for my first year! I have spent the last 3 years as the librarian at Carson Elementary in DPS. 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.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy music, concerts, traveling, watching football (I am a huge Denver Broncos fan!) and of course reading. I also love to take advantage of the mountains…I love hiking and I am hoping to take up skiing again this year. I haven’t been in years!

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)

This is my third year with Asbury, but my sixth year with DPS. I am originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, and I moved to Denver in 2002. Aside from working for DPS, I am also a Yoga Instructor (for Denver Parks and Recreation) and a musician. I enjoy traveling, learning about other cultures and languages. I studied in Germany for a year, and I taught English for two semesters at Novo Sibivsk Stat University in Russia.

Julie Drost (Kidergarten 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)

Gail Huddleston - (MI - Autism)

Janie Johnson-Cao (ELC/DLC)

This is my third wonderful year at Asbury in the ELC/DLC classroom. I’ve been with DPS for 13 years. I love spending time with my daughter and family. I enjoy volunteering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, reading, arts and crafts and origami. I look forward to a great year with the incredible students and staff at Asbury.

Anne Malouf (ELC/DLC)

This will be my third year as a Paraprofessional in the ELC/DLC autism classroom at Asbury. I have been with the district as a Special Ed. Paraprofessional for 7 years. I have embraced my profession and found my calling working with special needs students. I am currently attending Metro State College in a teacher licensure program. My hope is to receive my Special Educator Certification and have a classroom of my own. For now, I am looking forward to another great year at Asbury.

Carrie Oliver (MI - Autism)

Jennifer Rydahl (MI)

Joyce Weaver (ECE)

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)

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)