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Administration

Urlik, Colleen

Principal

EdD

My name is Dr. Colleen Urlik, and I couldn’t be more honored to be a Hulstrom All-Star! This will mark my third year as a member of this amazing community. For the past two years, I have served as the Assistant Principal, and, this year, it is my privilege to work alongside each of you as the Interim Principal. ...

Office

Brand, Darla

Office Manager

Hall, Deb

Registrar

I am a native of Colorado, a mother of 3 successful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family. This is my 16th year with Hulstrom K-8, a program I am very passionate about.

Hilfer, Tracy

Secretary

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Hulstrom K-8! I am delighted to say I have been a part of the Hulstrom family for over 10 years now. I also have a wonderful family at home - Tim, my husband of 26 years; Taressa, my daughter, a senior at Horizon High School and BASE Site Aide at Cotton Creek; and Taylor, my ...

BASE

Jones, Cassie

BASE Director

Noon, John

BASE Site Aide

I started at Hulstrom as a first grader at the Hulstrom cottages and while attending N.E. junior high , I was a teacher's aide for Mrs. Fonio at Hulstrom. While attending Northglenn High, I was asked to help clean Hulstrom after school and became a sweeperboy. After graduating I became full time night custodian. After...

Kindergarten

Dickerson, Paula

Kindergarten Teacher

I love teaching Kindergarten! I have been a teacher for over 20 years. My husband, Kevin and I have a son named Kanyon. We enjoy boating, camping and fishing. We are avid readers. I am a trained reading specialist. My passion is teaching children to read. I love being part of the Hulstrom community!

Gresl, Kristen

Kindergarten Teacher

BA

Hello Kindergarten families! I am delighted to start my third year at Hulstrom K-8! This is my 24th year teaching and my 16th year teaching kindergarten! I have previously taught in Wisconsin, Texas and Colorado with the Jeffco School District. Seven years ago my wonderful husband and I moved to Colorado with...

Sturgeon, Stefani

Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! My name is Mrs. Stefani Sturgeon and I have been a kindergarten teacher at Hulstrom for fourteen years. I love Kindergarten and I love Hulstrom! I received my teaching certificate from Metropolitan State College of Denver and have a degree in psychology. My husband Skyler is a third grade teacher at...

1st Grade

Kover, Jennifer

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MSEd

I am thrilled to begin a new year in 1st grade at Hulstrom! I have been teaching 1st grade in District 12 for 17 years, 16 of which have been at Hulstrom. I have an undergraduate degree from CU Boulder in English and a masters degree from Arkansas State University in Gifted and Talented Education. I love working...

Loeffler, Bretta

1st Grade Teacher

BA, MSEd

Live, Laugh, Love And Learn I am excited to be your child’s first grade teacher. It is going to be fun year for us all. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself. I have been teaching for 25 years. Most of those years have been in kindergarten and first grade. I am excited to be at...

Lussier, Jennifer

1st Grade Teacher

BS, MEd

I am so excited to be spending the school year with your child. This is my 15th year teaching. Hulstrom is such an amazing school and I am so happy to be a part of it. In the past I have taught Kindergarten, fourth, and fifth grade. I love teaching and inspiring children to challenge themselves every day to learn new...

2nd Grade

Harris, Lesa

2nd Grade Teacher

My name is Lesa Harris. It is a pleasure to be a part of the Hulstrom community. My colleagues are professionals who offer friendship and support while challenging me every day to become the best teacher I can be. I also appreciate the very special relationships I have formed with my students and their families...

Martin, Katherine

2nd Grade Teacher

MA

I am a 4th generation native Coloradoan, and love the beauty and wonder of this marvelous place. As a life long learner, I thrive on the curiosity that creates the joyfulness of learning, and love fostering that excitement with the students in my classroom. Recieving my MA in Education from the University of...

Spence, Kimberly

2nd Grade Teacher

I love working at Hulstrom! Seeing students learn everyday in a fun engaging learning environment makes me have the best job in the world. My goal is that the students that leave my class remember second grade as a great year with lots of hands on activities. I am lucky enough to have an understanding husband and...

3rd Grade

Carillo, Jennifer

3rd Grade Teacher

MEd

Hello! I am excited to be teaching third grade again this year at Hulstrom. This is my 14th year teaching at Hulstrom- all but one in third grade. I love working at our school and being part of a such a supportive community of amazing parents, students, and colleagues! My passion is creating a classroom...

Robinson, Karen

3rd Grade Teacher

MEd

As a life-long learner, I am always looking for exciting ways to engage my students and develop a passion for learning in them. I have taught every elementary grade level during my 20+ years of teaching, but enjoy teaching 3rd grade the most because I believe these students are able to take initiative and use their...

Vales, Rebecca

3rd Grade Teacher

BS, MEd

Thank you for taking the time to visit our class page. Originally from Long Island, New York, I moved to Colorado as a teenager where I started my journey in Adams 12 as a student. I attended Metropolitan State to earn my bachelor's and later attended Arkansas State where I obtained my masters degree in 2012. This...

4th Grade

Donahue, Melanie

4th Grade Teacher

MA, BA

Every year I wonder if it’s possible to love my new group of students as much as my last. To my amazement, in the ten years I’ve been at Hulstrom the answer to that has been a resounding YES! One of the greatest joys in my job is discovering who my students are and celebrating the things that make them unique. I...

Grabhorn, Mark

4th Grade Teacher

RN, BS

Nurse Grabhorn welcomes you! He has been teaching fourth grade at Hulstrom for thirteen years now, defying all odds (mostly from his parents). He enjoys outdoor activites, as long they are air-conditioned. He also enjoys watching movie trailers, unknitting sweaters and long walks in the beach. Mr. Grabhorn (his...

Oakman, Holly

4th Grade Teacher

MEd

As the new school year quickly approaches, I find myself excited, a little nervous, and happy to be back in my classroom preparing to meet my new group of students. Even after 17 years teaching, the butterflies still happen! I look forward to getting to know both the children and parents and building a strong,...

5th Grade

Herd, Robby

5th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Hello Hulstrom Community, My name is Robby Herd and I am so excited to be at Hulstrom! I have been an elementary teacher in Denver Public School for 12 years now and I am ready for a new beginning in Adams 12. I graduated from the University of Colorado Denver in 1993. In addition, I have a Master’s Degree in...

Johnson, Janis

5th Grade Teacher

MA

Professional I teach and I love what I do! My educational and teaching journey stretches over decades. Since joining Adams 12 during the 1999-2000 school year, I have had some incredible professional opportunities and feel fortunate to work here at Hulstrom. I joined the staff and community in 2011 after the...

Stutzman, Christina

5th Grade Teacher

BA

About my family… We moved out here from Indianapolis two and a half years ago. My husband, Terry, and I have 2 children. Bryce is in 2nd grade and Ella is in 1st grade. Both of them have huge imaginations and a joy for life. As a family we love all that Colorado has to offer from camping, hiking, skiing, and much...

Middle School

Henkel, Lisa

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

BA, MA

This year marks my 19th year of teaching middle school ELA in Adams 12, and my 5th year at Hulstrom. I serve on both the Adams 12 Middle School ELA Curriculum Design Committee and Hulstrom's Instructional Leadership Team, and I am dedicated to using rich, purposeful, and engaging texts to help students dive deeply...

Stromberg, Kim

Middle School Language Arts Teacher , Middle School Language Arts Teacher

It's so great to be back at Hulstrom again this year. I love the community we have developed - the students, the families, the staff. It's like being part of a big, happy family. I've been teaching for 28 years, 12 at Hulstrom, and 23 years in gifted education. I am the middle school GT Coordinator as well as the...

Lepie, Lara

Middle School Math Teacher

BA, MA

I grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and moved to the wonderful state of Colorado to attend CU in Boulder. I did both my bachelor's (Mathematics) and master's (Bilingual/Multicultural Education) at CU and will have my second master's (GT Special Education) from UNC in the spring. I am looking forward to another awesome...

Newberry, Angela

Middle School Math Teacher

BS, MA

I have a BS in Physics and Astronomy from Northern Arizona University, a BA in Mathematics from CU Boulder, and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction from CU Boulder. I taught High School before joinging the Hulstrom family. I hope to share my love of mathematics with students, to help them see the inherent beauty of...

Congedo, Jennifer

Middle School Science Teacher , Middle School Math Teacher

AS, BA

BA in Environmental science

AS

Elementary Certified

Science Endorsement

17 Years of teaching experience

NASA Endeavor STEM Certification

Dopler, Allison

Middle School Science Teacher , Middle School Social Studies Teacher

BA

I have three hard-working boys and a wonderful husband. We love golfing and stay busy with our 8 year-old's soccer schedule. We enjoy spending time together as a family and traveling to California often. As a California native, I love the sun and the heat! I am an avid NFL fan and truly enjoy nearly all live music...

Kettler, Jenny

Middle School Science Teacher

BS, MS

This marks my 5th year of teaching at Hulstrom and 12 years as a Science teacher overall. My Bachelor of Science in Marine Science was completed at Texas A&M University - Galveston. My Masters in Zoology and Inquiry in the Classroom were completed at Miami University. My main focus is to promote inquiry...

Brakel, Rachel

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

Hello! My name is Rachel Brakel and I am so excited to be joining the Hulstrom community! I have been teaching for the past 22 years and all of them have been at the middle school level. The first nine years of my career were spent teaching at Scott Carpenter Middle School in Adams 50. After that, I moved to Adams...

Hill, Zach

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

Hey ballers, shot-callers! This will be my 11th year at the Hulstrom, and each has been incredible. I also spent three and a half years working with the Visually Impaired Program of Denver Public Schools before deciding to become a classroom teacher. I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado and graduated from Colorado...

Specials & Electives

Hedberg, Henry

Art Teacher

BS, MEd

I feel incredibly honored and lucky to have the opportunity to teach art at Hulstrom K-8! I was born in Morton Grove, IL and came to Colorado in 1994. I live in Lafayette, with my wife, two children and two dogs. I enjoy exercising (when I can) fishing, mountan biking, hiking and camping. After a 7 year career in...

Wendlowsky, Angela

Art Teacher

BA, MEd

Welcome to Hulstrom Art! My name is Angela Wendlowsky and I love teaching art at Hulstrom! My work as an educator is about opening doors for young people to experience the value of exploring the world through the many facets of visual art. Although my educational background extends from my beginnings in NW Washington...

Robles, Samson

Music Teacher

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2002, and have been rockin' the faces off of music students ever since.

Tagestad, Kirsten

Music Teacher

BME

Mrs. Tagestad has enjoyed teaching music education for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She is passionate about helping children learn to love music through exploring movement, their voices, and instruments. Outside of school she is a...

Cable, Kelsey

P.E. Teacher , P.E. Teacher

BS, MS

Monley, Mike

P.E. Teacher

I teach 3rd, 4th, 5th and Middle School PE. I've been at Hulstrom since 2012. My wife is a teacher in the Bouder Valley Schools and my two daughters go to Broomfield High School.

Muller, Steven

P.E. Teacher

MS

Espino, Christina

Technology Teacher , Digital Literacy Coach

MA, BS

I am very excited to be back to full time Technology Teacher for the 18-19 school year. I will teach specials rotation for K-2 and 6th, 7th and 8th grade Computer Science electives. I have 20 years teaching experience. Most of which have been as a Technology Teacher. I have a masters degree in Educational Learning...

Specialists

Wasinger, Sally

Gifted and Talented Coach

BS, MA

Sidars, Marcella

ELL

MEd

I am happy to be a part of the Hulstrom K-8 community as the English Language Development (ELD) teacher. (This is also known as English as a Second Language, or ESL.) In these classes, we focus on increasing our proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. I am credentialed to teach Linguistically...

Cialone, Stacy

Learning Specialist , Spanish Teacher

BA

I am so happy to be a part of the Hulstrom community this year, and thrilled to get to know and work alongside your student! I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Colorado – Boulder, as well as my Professional Teacher License for K-6. In addition, I am...

Support Staff

Chavira, Stephanie

Instructional Coach

BS, MA

My name is Stephanie Chavira and I am the Instructional Coach at Hulstrom K-8. I started my career with Denver Public Schools as a Kindergarten teacher. I taught Kindergarten for 14 years, and then after taking some time off to have my twin girls, came back as a Induction Coach, which then led me to working for the...

Wendlowsky, Nathan

Digital Literacy Coach , Technology Teacher

BA, MEd, MA

I taught math at Century Middle School for 8 years, and then split time between Century and Woodglen Elementary for 4 years as the digital literacy coordinator. I am excited to have joined the Hulstrom family, and will serve as both the digital literacy coordinator and the technology teacher for students in grades...

Wieland, Crystal

Health Aide

Jones, Christopher

Custodian

Sullivan, Kim

Campus Security

Marian, Kathleen

Psychologist

Hello, my Hulstrom friends! It is an absolute pleasure to be serving our school this year as your School Psychologist. This is my first year at Hulstrom and I am grateful to be here for the 2017-2018 school year. I am originally from New Jersey, where I completed my graduate work and started my early career as a...

Husic, Guinevere

Counselor

BA, MEd

I have been working with children for nearly 30 years, beginning as a junior swim instructor and life guard when I was only a tween. I added academic tutoring in college, and continued to teach and coach competitive swimming while in my first teaching position. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences...

Anderson, Lorraine

Media Tech

HELLO! My name is Lorraine Anderson and I'm excited to have survived my first year as Media Tech here at Hulstrom. Year two is off to a great start! The Media Center has experienced a lot of changes in the past year. I invite you to come in and see our new Makerspace, visit with our new fish and take advantage of...

Weitz, Cynthia

Media Tech

Nutrition

Waken, Diane

Cafeteria

Filter Staff