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Administration

Blunt, Sharee

Principal

MA, BA

Ms. Blunt has enjoyed working with young people as a teacher and a coach for over 15 years in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. In the last several years she felt called to administration and joined Northglenn High School. Northglenn is proud to welcome back an alumni as our principal! As a graduate of the class of '86,...

Kosovich, Nick

Athletics Director , Assistant Principal

BS, MA

An alumni of Northglenn High School, Mr. Kosovich is another product of the district and this community. He has worked tirelessly for nearly 15 years as a Math teacher, dean of students, coach, sponsor, and most recently as our STEM Coordinator. His new position will highlight his passion for sports and activities...

Arellano, Charles

Dean of Students

BS, MEd

Charles Arellano is serving as the Dean of Students in the Student Relations department at Northglenn High School. The 2018-2019 school year will be his first year as a Dean of Students at Northglenn. Charles is eager to work with the students and is looking forward to expanding his current knowledge of the...

Green, Adrian

Dean of Students

BA, MEd

Mr. Green is beginning his first year at Northglenn HS. He has over 20 years of experience in education as a physical education and science teacher, MS and HS coach, dean, and administrator. Mr. Green has been married for 23 years to his wife, a teacher at RME. Mr. Green enjoys spending time with his wife and...

Huffman, Molly

Dean of Students

Ms. Molly Huffman has been in our building for many years. She started as a Physical Education teacher and although she worked in other places in the district, she knew that her home was here at Northglenn! We are pleased to have her back, not only as a dean, but as our amazing Softball coach and mentor...

Collins, Sarah

Assistant Principal

A dedicated and passionate educator in the English department, Mrs. Collins transitioned to the Dean's office to continue her work in the school. After working as a dean, she has moved into the role of Assistant Principal. She creates a safe space for young people where they feel welcome to open up to her. She is a...

Price, Terrell

Assistant Principal

BA, MEd

Mr. Price wears many hats in the main office. After having been wildly successful at Byers High School on the Eastern Plains, he brings his expertise to Northglenn. He is well versed in all areas of Curriculum and Instruction, responsible for testing and academic issues. He is an avid sports fan and loves to watch...

Office

Roth, Valerie

Office Manager

When you think of a wealth of knowledge and experience, you quickly turn to Ms. Valerie Roth. She boasts a heritage in the building that is unmatched. We are proud to call her office manager, as well as the keeper of all things Ms. Blunt. She keeps us all in line and working hard and we are incredibly lucky to have...

Mickelson, Patti

Attendance Clerk

The epitome of efficiency, Mrs. Mickelson runs a tight ship. She is organized, mindful and knowledgable about her job and can corral just about any situation that arises. We look forward to many years under her leadership in attendance!

Rodriguez, Cynthia

Attendance Clerk

Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Colorado but her roots are from Mexico. She studied Criminal Justice at Metro State University with a Minor in Spanish. She has been married for 20yrs and has two lovely daughters, who I enjoy spending time with her at the movies.

Strong, Kyla

Bookkeeper

Mrs Strong has been with Northglenn High School since 2005! She enjoys her work as a bookkeeper; and she has a son that graduated from Northglenn. She has been married for over 28 years! She enjoys spending time going camping with my family.

Beamer, Paula

Secretary

Mrs. Beamer has been at Northglenn High School for 19 awesome years. She has performed several different duties since arriving. She has been a clerk in the library, a clerk in the attendance office, the Secretary in the Student Relations Office for the last 9 years and her latest roll as the Athletic Secretary in...

Johnston, Noreen

Secretary

AA

Mrs. Johnston is a Secretary in the Main Office for our Administrators as well as the Secretary for our P-TECH/STEM programs. She also serves as a STEM Advisor. Mrs. Johnston also attends our SAC team meetings (School Accountibility Committee) and would love to have freshman parents get involved. Please feel free to...

Porquis, Sheri

Secretary

Mrs. Porquis has been at Northglenn High School for 17 years and loves working with students. Her son graduated from Northglenn and she couldn't be more proud of her school.

Holton, Amy

Registrar

Mrs. Amy Holton has been a part of the Norsemen family for many years now. First as a parent, and now as our amazing registrar. She runs a tight ship when it comes to scheduling, grades and anything Infinite Campus. We are lucky to have her! For records submission, please send a direct email, or fax information...

Crawford, Shay

Clerk

Special Education Office Clerk

Swanson, Lori

Clerk

BS

Mrs. Swanson has many ties to the building as both a parent and employee. We are lucky to have her organizational skills and depth of knowledge with systems that the rest of us don't understand. She is currently the first face you encounter in the Counseling Office.

Academics

André-Briand, Eric

World Language Teacher

BA

He was born near Paris, France, January 13 1962. His parents were bakers. Their bakery was located very close to Paris. He went to Catholic schools and he graduated in 1980. In 1984, he emigrated to America. He became a U.S citizen in 1989. Even though he went to a business school in France before emigrating here,...

Arvizo, Lorraine

English Teacher

BA

Ms. Arvizo is a Northglenn High School graduate and is excited to be back as a teacher. She believes that each student should become a well-rounded student, learning different skills and techniques in English class and applying them to other classes. Ms. Arvizo looks forward to see how her current and future...

Barber, Katelyn

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

BS

Katelyn Barber is a Family Consumer Sciences Teacher in Career and Technical Education at Northglenn High School. She has been teaching at Northglenn High School since January of 2018. Katelyn completed her degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education at Colorado State University, December of 2017. She also...

Baruth, Nicole

Math Teacher

MA

Ms. Baruth Nicole was born in Anchorage, Alaska. She moved to Denver after completeing her Bachelors Degree at Colorado State University. She then moved on to get her Masters in Education from CU Denver. Nicole joined Northglenn in 2003 and has taught here ever since. She...

Berg, Greg

Science Teacher

MS, BS

Mr. Berg teaches AP Physics, CP Physics and General Physics. Mr. Berg's Website Mr. Berg’s Class

BeVier Dill, Rene'

Fine Arts Teacher , English Teacher

BA

Rene BeVier Dill, a Northglenn High School graduate and drama student, received her training at the University of Northern Colorado, attaining degrees in Theatre Arts, with emphases in Acting, Directing and Teaching, as well as a degree in English. The summer of 2005, Rene received a fellowship to study at...

Braun Paliszewski, Jennifer

Math Teacher

MSEd, BEd

Mrs. Braun Paliszewski has been at Northglenn High School since 2001 and has been teaching since 1992. She has a Bachelors of Education in Mathematics from Emporia State University with extended studies in Computer Science, Sociology and Music. She also has a Masters of Education in School Counseling from The...

Bricker, Dalene

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Dalene Bricker is a Career and Technical Educator. She teaches Family and Consumer Science and is a STEM Educator at Northglenn High School. She has been teaching at Northglenn High School since 1999 . Before she came to Northglenn she taught at Fort Lupton Middle School. Family and Consumer Sciences...

Briner, Vicki

Librarian

MA, MLS

Mrs. Briner attended the University of Arkansas (Go Razorbacks!) on an athletic scholarship and earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Journalism. She began teaching 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies in 2002 in Broward County, Florida, which is also the school district where she grew up. While...

Brown, Lindsay

English Teacher

BA

Ms. Brown is a graduate of Northglenn High School and is excited to be teaching at her alma mater. She believes in creating a colorful, culturally responsive classroom that allows students to take risks and to learn. Ms. Brown encourages her students to work individually, in partners, in small groups, and as a class...

Bujaci, Mary

Science Teacher

BA, MS, MEd

Ms. Bujaci began teaching in 2017 and 2018 she started teaching for Northglenn High School. She has coached girl's basketball since 2013 and currently coaches for Monarch High School. Mary previously worked in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry for eighteen years before becoming a teacher in 2017. She enjoys...

Bull, Victoria

Social Studies Teacher

BA

Lover of the Constitution, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and her nieces and nephew. She has taught at Northglenn since 2000 specializing in AP Government and Politics, CP Government and Economics, and World History. She is also the co sponsor of Genders and Sexuality Alliances and Students and Teachers for Advancing...

Carfora, Christina

Art Teacher

Carlson, Nathan

Physical Education Teacher

MA

Mr. Carlson has been teaching Physical Education at Northglenn High School since 2001. He earned his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in 2001 and his master's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2003. In addition to teaching, he has coached tennis, middle school football, and high school...

Carmack, Brian

Social Studies Teacher

BA

Brian Carmack was born & raised in Northglenn & graduated from Northglenn High School in 2008. He attended the University of Colorado Denver earning his BA in History with an emphasis in Secondary Education. After spending 5 years teaching at Adams City High School, Mr. Carmack has returned to Northglenn as...

Cengia, Michael

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Mr. Cengia is math and engineering teacher at Northglenn High School. He is a proud graduate of Ohio State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering prior to completing the Boettcher Teacher's Program and earned a master's degree in education in curriculum and instruction. Mr. Cengia...

Clawson, Cory

English Teacher

MA

A passionate life-long consumer of all written material from Shakespeare to cereal boxes, and committed to sharing the magic and wonder of words to his students, Mr. Clawson brings his infectious enthusiasm for language into the classroom every day. Although public perception has it that writers toil in lonely...

Clinton, Maria

English Teacher

Ms. Clinton

Conlin, Flynn

Social Studies Teacher

Mr. Conlin has been a teacher for 28 years. 6 of those have been here at Northglenn High School. He loves teaching American history and government, and he LOVES teaching students at this school in particular. Go Norse!!! Mr. Conlin

Cope, Rebecca

SIED Teacher

Ms. Cope was born and raised in Colorado and has been teaching for over 15 years. She has been at Northglenn High school for 9 of those years. She is an Affective Special Education teacher that specializes in behavior management and modification within a students school and community.

Croteau, Joe

Social Studies Teacher

Mr. Croteau has been teaching at Adams 12 schools since 2000 and has been at Northglenn High School his entire teaching career. In addition to teaching United States History, United States Government, and Psychology he is also the Entreprenuer Club sponsor and owner of a small business. He uses multiple apps /...

Dean, Matthew

Physical Education Teacher

BS

Coach Dean joined the Norse family in 2013 and serves as a Physical Education teacher. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Northern Colorado in Sport and Exercise Science, 2005. In addition to teaching, Coach Dean is the Head Football Coach and has coached baseball, basketball, and track. GO...

DiLorenzo, Gina

SLD Teacher

BA, MA

Mrs. DiLorenzo has been teaching across many different grade levels, co-taught with Social Studies and Language Arts teams and enjoys the learning that goes on here at Northglenn High School. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, Pig. She enjoys anything Italian, loves...

Donnelly, Jacob

Science Teacher

BA

I am Jacob Donnelly, a science teacher at Northglenn High School since 2014. I grew up going to all Adams 12 schools and am very excited to be teaching in the district! I have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Metropolitan State University of Denver as well as my Secondary Science Licensure. I also taught 8th...

Durrum, Ashley

World Language Teacher

BA, MEd

Mrs. Durrum graduated from Metro State University in 2006 and has been teaching high school Spanish ever since. While she learned most of her Spanish from classes in the US, she also studied for one semester in Mexico (Guadalajara, Jalisco). Mrs. Durrum also recevied her Master's in Secondary Education in 2009. In...

Eden, Anne

Social Studies Teacher

Ms. Eden has been a proud Norsewoman for six years, teaching Economics, Government, World History, Sociology, Principles of Democracy, and Psychology. Outside of school, Ms. Eden is a world traveler, and has been all over the world. She brings that experience and love of experiential learning to the classroom. ...

Egan, Lori

Science Teacher

MSEd

Mrs. Egan has a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in Exercise Sports Science/pre-med and a Masters of Science in Science Education from Montana State University. She has been at Northglenn High School since 2007. She has taught numerous science courses (chemistry, AP chemistry, Anatomy and...

Finken, Corinne

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Corinne Finken is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Northglenn High School. She graduated from Colorado State University in December 2017 with a Human Development and Family Studies degree and a Family and Consumer Sciences degree. This will be an exciting first year of teaching for her! She will be teaching...

Fowler, Anna

Business Teacher

BS

Mrs. Fowler is a career and technical educator who grew up in Colorado and obtained a degree in business administration from Colorado State University. She has been teaching business and marketing education in Colorado for over 20 years. Since joining the Norse family in 2012, she has enjoyed the unique opportunity...

Fox, Ryan

Science Teacher

MS

Ryan is a Colorado native and a product of Adams 12. He's been teaching science at Northglenn since 2000 and loves being a part of the Norse family. When he's not playing with beakers or mixing chemicals, he enjoy all of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. He's usually on his bike, on the golf course or...

Franzke-Munro, Valerie

Science Teacher

BS, MEd

Ms. Munro is a native of Wisconsin and graduated from the Univeristy of Wisconsin (GO BUCKY!). She loves being a science teacher and showing students the connections to science in their everyday life. She is also one of the club sponsors for GO (Girls Only) STEM. Ms. Munro spends most of her free time chasing...

Gallas, Scott

Physical Education Teacher

MA

Mr Gallas earned his BA degree from CSU Pueblo, his Teaching Certifiate from Metropolitan State University and his Masters Degree from University of Northern Colorado. He began teaching Physical Education at Northglenn High School in 1984. He has spent 16 years as the Head Football coach and 10 years as an assistant...

Garcia, Antonia

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

Mrs. Garcia is an English Language Development teacher. She believes that language is the gateway to success and any student can succeed given the opportunity. Mrs. Garcia became a Norsman at Northglenn High School in 2017 and has been teaching since 2008. She has a Bachelor's...

Greening, Karen

SLD Teacher

MA

Mrs. Greening has been working at Northglenn High School for sixteen years. She is excited to work with the students from Northglenn on a daily basis. From August through November, She can be found in the auditorium directing the fall play. This year She will be directing her 15th show for the school. She...

Grein, Lucas

Math Teacher

Mr. Grein Mr. Grein started teaching in 2008 at Thornton Middle School. He been at Northglenn High since 2017. He and his wife had their first child, Ellie Joy, in April 2018! He loves teaching and being extra!!

Grounds, Michael

ELD Teacher

MA

I’ve been teaching for over 30 years in a variety of locations, including Alaska, Costa Rica, and Colorado. I have taught music, industrial arts, social studies, language arts and linguistically diverse education. This is my twelfth year at Northglenn High School as an ELD teacher. Northglenn is by far the best...

Hart, Heather

Music Teacher

BA

Hello! This is my 5th year teaching choir at Northglenn High School. I am not a Northglenn graduate but I have found this school to be strong in tradition and a lot of talent. I double majored and received my Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Vocal performance from Colorado Mesa University. I then went on to...

Heibein, Wayne

SSN Teacher

MA

As a SSN teacher in our building, it is important to Mr. Heibien that students and families have access to our classroom activities. Check out my website here. August 14, 2018

Hesalroad, Wendy

Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Hesalroad teaches physical education and heatlh and has been on staff for more than 20 years now. She is a Colorado native and in her spare time she likes spending time with her family and being outdoors. Ms. Hesalroad

Hilliard, Cindy

English Teacher

BA, MA

Mrs. Hilliard is not only a long-time staff member, she is also a member of the Northglenn H.S. alumni. She takes great pride in Northglenn's well-earned reputation of providing a stellar education. She hopes to use her innate enthusiasm for learning to inspire her students and make interesting and challenging...

Hufford, Brian

English Teacher

MA

Mr. Hufford has been a teacher at Northglenn since 2003. This school year he will be teaching American Literature. It is an honor and joy to teach students at Northglenn. B.H.

Hufford, Kim

World Language Teacher

MEd

A Colorado native who loves all things French, Kim began studying the language in middle school and have enjoyed it ever since. She majored in French and English at Gustavus Adolphus College, where she also competed gymnastics. She have traveled to France and Quebec City a few times both as a student and as a...

Hulbert, Kathy

Science Teacher

MA

Kathy Hulbert has been teaching science at Northglenn High School since 1998. When she's not teaching she is busy being a mommy of two, going to Bronco games, and Beading. Mrs Hulbert classroom

Hups, Kent

Science Teacher

Science is Mr. Hups passion and this passion comes from a family that spent many of their vacations combing the vast hill sides of Colorado and Wyoming looking for geologic treasures. In the past 28 years he had the priviledge of working in some of the most interesting geologic settings in the world and excavating...

Itskovsky, Isaac

World Language Teacher

MA, MEd

Mr. Itskovsky is extremely passionate about the Spanish language and the diversity of that subsists in the Latino culture. He travels to Spanish speaking countries often. In fact, he lives two months out of the year in Barcelona Spain. While he´s originally from Ukraine, Kiev, he attended UC Boulder and studied...

Jones, Margaret

SLD Teacher

BA, MEd

Margaret is very excited to be a part of the Northglenn High School team! She moved here after receiving her M.Ed in Special Education from Lehigh University in 2010. Margaret loves living in Colorado and teaching students with a variety of backgrounds and interests. She knows that it is a privilege to be a part...

Kelly, Kathryn

Math Teacher

Ms. Kelly

Knudson, Kevin

Physical Education Teacher , Instructional Leader

MA

Coach Knudson has taught Physical Education and coached the Boys' Basketball team here at Northglenn High since 2004. He also graduated from Northglenn High back in 1998. So obvioulsy he has a passion for this school. No one bleeds red and gold like him. He is the definition of a true Norsemen!!! Mr....

Lambert, Julianne

Business Teacher

BA, MA, EdS

Mrs. Lambert has worked as an educator in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools system for 35 years. She is happy to share that her 3 children were educated in the Adams 12 schools; this educational system has been a wonderful experience for all of the family. Her passion is working with high school students; preparing and...

LaVelle, Cheryl

English Teacher

MA

Cheryl has been a part of Northglenn for the past four years, both as a special education teacher and as an English teacher. Her favorite days in the school year are when her students stop hating Shakespeare and enjoy him for the hilarious and brillant writer that he was. Cheryl also works with the junior class as a...

Lawrence, David

Business Teacher

As a prominent member of the PTECH program, Coach Lawrence continues his longstanding career here at Northglenn. His career in District 12 is distinguished as an educator and amazing basketball coach. He can boast that he personally coached our very own Ms. Sharee Blunt when she was in high school! Coach Lawrence's...

Leitshuh, Michael

Science Teacher

BS

Mr. Leitshuh obtained a B.A. at Illinois State University in Earth, Space, and Geography education and a B.S. from the University of Colorado-Boulder in Geology. He has experience teaching middle and high school in Illinois, New Orleans, and came to NHS from Stem Launch. By incorporating various learning styles...

Leitshuh, April

Social Studies Teacher

MS, BA

April joined her fellow Norse in 2014. While at Northglenn she has taught Economics, Government, World History, Psychology, and Sociology. In her spare time she enjoys reading, coloring, hiking, and spending time with her family. She is an advocate for all students and believes in the power of social justice...

Leuenberger-Klautsch, Lindsey

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

BS, MEd

Lindsey Leuenberger-Klautsch has been teaching at Northglenn High School since August of 2005. She currently teaches Adult Living, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and Culinary Arts. Family and Consumer Science programs encourage students to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse...

Longshore, Christine

Math Teacher

BA, MA

Mrs. Longshore enjoys reading, working out, creating stained glass panels and camping or skiing with her family. She teaches Math and Engineering. Her website can be found here. Students also have access to course content through Google Classroom. Mrs. Longshore's Classroom...

Lopez, Zadik

World Language Teacher

BA

Mr. Zadik López has been teaching at Northglenn High School since 2010. He is originally from Honduras, Central America. So, his first language is Spanish. He is an ELL (English Language Learner) that started learning English at a young age just like many of the NGHS students here. He graduated with a Bachelors...

Makarechian, Sarah

Social Studies Teacher

MA

Ms. Makarechian has been a member of the Northglenn High School Social Studies department since 2003. The website for her classes is www.msmakarechian.weebly.com Mak.mp4

Matthews, Edward

ELD Teacher

BS, MA

Professor Matthews is entering his second year at Northglenn High School and his 9th year as a teacher. The professor is highly motivated to create a quality high school experience for all of his students. Mr. Matthews

May, Tanner

SLD Teacher

BS

Mr. May joined the Northglenn Norse in the fall of 2018. Prior to coming to Northglenn Highschool, he was a teacher at Rocky Top Middle School since 2014 where he taught Reading and Mathematics and provided support to students in other classrooms. He enjoys live music, history/mythology, and learning new things...

McClurg, Shauna

Science Teacher

BS, MSEd

Mrs. McClurgs goal as a teacher is to prepare her students for life beyond school. She will make you think. She will challenge you to solve problems. She will teach you to appreciate science and the interaction science has with the world around you. She hopes you will learn to question how and why things work. ...

Meadows, Lori

SLD Teacher

MA

This will be Mrs. Meadows 11th year working at Northglenn High School, in the Special Education Department as a Learning Specialist. When she is not at work, She enjoys spending time with her two children and her husband. She spends the summers at the New Jersey shore. She graduated from Albertus Magnus...

Medina, Daniel

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

Mr. Medina has worked in education for 8 years and has been at Northglenn since 2016. Mr. Medina enjoys fishing, hiking, spending time with his family and playing Xbox. My external class website More about me: Mr. Medina Intro

Miller, Bonita

ELD Teacher

MA, BS

Ms. Miller started her teaching career in Los Angeles before returning to Colorado. She has taught primarily students who are learning English as a second language. Ms. Miller came to Northglenn High School in 2015 and is happy to join such a great school. She has a dog and two cats. Ms. Miller...

Morey, Susan

ELD Teacher

MA

Ms. Morey is originally from New York, but moved to Colorado quite a few years ago. She started teaching at Northglenn High School in 2010. She teaches all levels of ELD. Ms. Morey is married with two children, and in her free time she enjoy spending time with family and friends. Ms.Morey’s...

Musk, Phyllis

Math Teacher

BS, MS

Ms. Musk is a graduate of Northglenn High School and has taught here for 17 years. Ms. Musk

Noffsinger, Julie

SLD Teacher

BA, MA

Julie Noffsinger has been teaching at Northglenn High School since 2015, and absolutely loves the Northglenn High School community. She is a special education teacher specializing in mathematics and truely loves what she does. She is also one of the LINK Crew Coordinators giving her the opportunity to work with...

Novak, Rachel

Math Teacher

BS

Mrs. Novak is an alumni of Adams 12, graduating from Horizon High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Colorado Mesa University. She has taught at Palisade High School and Horizon High School prior to becoming apart of the Norse family in 2015. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, being active and...

Nunn, Kasey

Social Studies Teacher

MA

Mrs. Nunn is a proud product of Northglenn High School! Having spent over half of her life in this building, others would say of her that she really DOES bleed red and gold! She currently teaches World History, AP US History, as well as Psychology. Students in her class can expect to have fun, learn about causes and...

Otterson, Ryan

Social Studies Teacher

MA

Mr. Otterson joined the Northglenn High School staff in the fall of 2014 shortly after completing his Masters in Education. Mr. Otterson teaches 11th grade American History and also CP Government and CP Economics. Outside of teaching, Mr. Otterson is active in Northglenn athletics as he has coached both varsity...

Oviatt, Kathleen

SLD Teacher

BA, MA

A Colorado native, Mrs. Oviatt graduated from Arapahoe High School and then received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado in secondary English education. She spent seven years outside of education, managing a retail bookstore and then, realizing her true passion was teaching, returned to...

Pidek, Aaron

Science Teacher

BS, MA

Mr Pidek has taught many years at Northglenn High School. Classes he has taught include General, Honors, and Applied Biology, plus Honors and Applied Geophysical Science, AP Environmental Science, CP Physics, and classes in the STEM Biomedical pathway. He enjoys all sorts of science and looks forward to the science...

Polinski, Walter

Math Teacher

BA

Mr. Polinski is proud to be a Norseman as both a Math teacher and coach. Mr Polinski

Potter, Molly

Math Teacher

BS

Miss Potter started teaching at Northglenn High School in 2015. She is a 2009 Northglenn Alumni and a University of Northern Colorado graduate. She has her masters through the University of Missouri in Positive Coaching. She is a total math nerd and former NCAA Track and Field athlete, throwing the hammer/weight....

Pratt, Susan

English Teacher

MA

Ms. Pratt has been teaching at Northglenn High School since 2002. She teaches reading, ELL and freshman English. Ms Pratt

Rettig, Heidi

SSN Teacher

MA

Ms. Rettig has been a Significant Support Needs teacher at Northglenn High School since 2016. She started her love of working with individuals with disabilities in high school when she volunteered with the Special Olympics volleyball, basketball, and track teams. She loves working with her students and has the...

Riter, Amy

Science Teacher

BAAS, MA

Amy Riter grew up in Littleton, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she received her Bachelors degree in Biology. She was a research assistant at several biotech companies in Boulder and at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center before she went back to school at the...

Schreiner, Emily

Science Teacher

BS, MEd

Ms. Schreiner is passionate about science but even more passionate about students. She has taught physics and engineering at NHS since 2013. In her classroom, mistakes are welcome. Giving up is not acceptable. Collaboration with peers is key while the individual is still celebrated. Her greatest hope is that each...

Shock, Sirena

Math Teacher

BA, MS

Mrs. Shock has been a teacher at Northglenn High School since 2010. She is a proud alumni as she graduated from Northglenn High School in 2006. Outside of her day-to-day love for nerding out on mathematics and teaching she enjoys photography, swimming, riding her bike, and watching classic movies. Mrs. Shock's...

Shockey, Brianne

SSN Teacher

MA

While this is her 6th year teaching at Northglenn High School, She has been working in the field of Special Education for over 12 years. She is a Colorado native. She received her bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Sports Med. from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and her masters in Special Education from...

Smith, Alice

English Teacher

MA

As an English Language Arts teacher and a STEM educator, Alice L. Smith believes in helping students become persuasive communicators, problem solvers, and creative innovators. Her workshop classroom structure is fully collaborative: it's a place where students work in groups to direct their own learning, the teacher...

Sorensen, Sandy

Science Teacher

MPA

Ms. Sorensen has been teaching at Northglenn High School since 2015, but has been a teacher for the past 11 years. She graduated from CSU majoring in Biology and Natural Resources. In 2017 she finished her Master's degree in Public Policy. She loves science, she loves to teach, she loves to ski, she loves Husker...

Stehle, Eric

Music Teacher

Mr. Stehle boasts a long time of musical accomplishments and achievements. He wears many hats in our building, including Band, Orchestra and Muscial director for the student body. His knowledge of theory, instruments and music in general creates a product that is highly sought after. Mr. Stehle...

Steinbach-Ball, Sarah

English Teacher

Mrs. Steinbach-Ball has been teaching English for 24 years, and 17 of those have been at Northglenn High School where she teaches freshman and AP Literature. She is also a nationally endorsed English trainer for the National Math and Science Initiative based out of Dallas, Texas. Though her calling was to teach...

Strachan, Carrie

English Teacher

BA

Ms. Strachan will be teaching 12th grade Multi Cultural Literature and 10th grade English. This year will be Ms. Strachan's 22nd year teaching in Adams 12 District Schools. Ms Strachan is excited to continue implementing STEM in English by teaching ongoing research and infographics. Please check Google Classroom...

Suits, Matthew

Math Teacher

BA

Matthew Suits has worked a veriaty of jobs throughout Adams 12. He started as a Campus Sucurity here at Northglenn High back in 2018 while he worked on going to college for his teaching degree. He since worked at the ESC building then taught Mathematics at the Middle School level. In 2017 he noticed an position...

Summers, Chris

Business Teacher

Mr. Summers has been teaching at Northglenn High School since the fall of 2016. He is currently teaching business, computer applications, and web design. He is also a club sponsor for FBLA. He is proud to be a part of Northglenn High School and to work with the amazing staff here. He look forward to another great...

Swets, Micah

Math Teacher

BA

Mr. Swets have been teaching math at Northglenn High School since 2011. He coaches Powder Puff Football and has a rescue dog named Krunch and a daughter named Avery. Mr Swets' classroom

Swisher, Krystina

Math Teacher

Mrs. Swisher graduated from Baker University in 2014 with a bachelor's dergree in mathematics and in secondary education. This is her fifth year teaching high school math and her second year at Northglenn.

Thielke, William

Science Teacher

BS, MSEd

Mr. Thielke has been a Science teacher at Northglenn High School since 2012. Prior to teaching he spent twenty years as a restaurant manager and property manager in Steamboat Springs Colorado. He focuses on getting students excited about science and moving his students towards becoming critical, scientific problem...

Thompson, Robert

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

Mr. Thompson -NHS Mr. Thompson is a native to Colorado and has been teaching in the Adams 12 district since 2008. He started teaching at Northglenn High School in 201o. Mr. Thompson attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he received a degree in English comparative...

Vartabedian, Andrew

Art Teacher

MA

B.A., English Literature and Studio Art (Sculpture/Ceramics), University of Richmond M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Colorado at DenverContact: andrew.vartabedian@adams12.org Mr. Vartabedian has been at Northglenn since the 2000-2001 school year. He started at Northglenn as an English teacher but...

Venturo, Laura

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

Ms. Venturo has been teaching since 2002. She taught middle school for five years in Adams 50 school district and has been with Adams 12 Five Star Schools since then. Ms. Venturo teaches 9th grade economics, 11th grade US History and AP Psychology. She graduated from Colorado College in 1999 with a B.A. in Political...

Vieyra, Vince

Physical Education Teacher

MA, BA

Mr. V has had the opportunity to teach at NHS since the Fall of 1992. Prior to that he spent a year at Hunters Glenn Elementary teaching PE. Teaching PE and Health is a dream come true for him. Coaching Football and Track and Field for a number of years and developing relationships is the best part of his day. It'...

Williford, Melissa

Math Teacher

BSEE, MA

Mrs. Williford is originally from Philadelphia and graduated from the Unitversity of Pittsburgh. She moved to Colorado in 2003 and worked as an electrical engineer doing digital design for aerospace. She then went into the teaching profession and has worked at Northglenn High School since 2010. You can access her...

Woodrum, Megan

Math Teacher

BA

Ms. Woodrum is an Adams 12 alumni. She has been working at Northglenn High School since 2013. Being a Colorado native Ms. Woodrum enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities. This includes camping, boating, wake surfing, playing hockey, snowmobiling, and skiing. For course information please acces the website below...

Young, Breanna

English Teacher

MA, BA

Mrs. Young went to Northglenn High School as a freshman, but graduated from Mountain Range High School. After graduating from Colorado State University, she taught for four years at Adams City High School in Commerce City, CO where both of her parents were also teachers for 30 years. She received her Masters in...

Zaleski, Kathryn

Social Studies Teacher

MA

Ms. Zaleski began teaching at Northglenn in 2015 and currently teaches CP Government, CP Economics, Sociology, and World History. Ms. Zaleski earned her degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Indiana University (Hoosiers!) and her MA in Language, Reading, and Culture from the University of Arizona. She...

Support Staff

Alvarado, Josette

Counselor

MA, BS

Josette started with NHS in 2016 and works with the student caseload Cas-E.

Apell, Pamela

LPN

Ms. Apell is an LPN working in Adams 12 school district for the past 4 years in the SSN department. She previously worked in Jeffco school district for 10 years. Her past school nursing experience was at the Lake of the Ozarks. She'sbeen an LPN for almost 30 years and have worked in various health care settings. She...

Armijo, Rae

Counselor

BS, MA

Rae Ann Armijo started as a counselor at Northglenn in 2017 and works with last names F-Ho. Ms. Armijo

Brett, Laura

Speech/Language Pathologist

BA, MA

Mrs. Brett is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked in the district since 2009 at various middle and high schools. She has worked at NGHS since 2018. She received her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2008. She is excited to be in the high school...

Buckley, Toni

Paraeducator

AA

Ms. Buckley is a Colorado native. She has been working in school districts her whole life as a volunteer and student. In the past 2 years, she has worked with both Jeffco and Adams 12. She received my Associates Degree from Front Range Community College in 2017. She is currently a ParaEducator here at NGH and is...

Buster, Beverly

Campus Security Officer

Channell, Nancy

Paraeducator

Clause, Wade

Counselor

MEd, BA

Mr. Clause is originally from Wyoming but moved to Las Vegas after graduating from college. After living in Las Vegas for 15 years he then moved to Colorado. Mr. Clause has been in Colorado since 2008. He enjoys everything outdoors and also like coaching baseball and basketball.

Corn, Todd

STEM Coordinator

BA, MEd

Mr. Corn is our resident Renaissance Man! His long list of accomplishments here at the Glenn include leadership on the STEM Advisory team, a trailblazer of our technological revolution in the school, head coach of the track and assistant of the wrestling. He wouldn't boast about his accomplishments, but we will! We...

Devries, Kimberlee

Campus Security Officer

Dienhart, Melodie

SPED Paras

Espinoza, Gina

Paraeducator

I am GinaEspinoza I have been a para for 8 years and love to work with kids of all ages. I have many years working with students in different environments. I currently work with kids that have many challenges to over come. I support their learning and I have built freindships. I went to school for a science degree...

Foster, Leslie

STEM Coordinator , Instructional Coach

BS, MA

Mrs. Foster has been with Adams 12 since 2008 and is a proud Adams 12 and Northglenn High employee. She has spent her whole teaching career in the same neighborhood, first beginning at Niver Creek Middle School, then at STEM Launch K-8 and now at Northglenn High. She says her favorite part about coming to...

Gallegos, Madeline

Counselor

BS, MA, NCC

Ms. Gallegos started working at Northglenn High School in 2018. She recieved her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Communications from Colorado State University. After graduation, she pursued a degree in Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver while working as an admissions representative for the...

Glenn, Kerry

STEM Coordinator

BS, MA

A 1984 graduate of Northglenn HS, Kerry Glenn received his bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering in 1989 from the University of Colorado - Boulder. He started teaching math at Northglenn HS in 1990. In 2003, Kerry received his MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of...

Harris, Camille

Speech/Language Pathologist

MA

Mrs. Harris joined the team at Northglenn High School in 2014 after working in the field in since 2007. She is a Speech Language Pathologist and helps students with communication disorders including language (grammar, vocabulary, organization), social communication, and speech (stuttering, articulation, voice). She...

Hylton, Marie

SPED Paras

Lopez, Robert

Athletic Trainer

MAT

Robert Lopez is an El Paso native who moved to Lubbock, Texas to further his education at Texas Tech University in 2008. He was a student Athletic Trainer for TTU while obtaining his Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences and worked with the football, volleyball, soccer, softball, and track and field...

Lyons, Katie

Health Aide

Martinez, Ashley

Student Support Services

BS

Ms. Martinez is the Goodwill Youth Facilitator at Northglenn HighSchool. She helps students apply for jobs, scholarships, make resumes, and leads mock interviews. She also takes students on campus tours to a variety of higher education institutions and many job site visits. As a Metropolitan State University...

Meis, Lauren

Paraeducator

Lauren is a Colorado Native and have been working in the Education field for 10 years. She absolutely loves her job at Northglenn High School and works with a great team of people! When Ishe is not working she does tons of animal sitting which she truly enjoys. She loves being out doors and going camping, water...

Personette, Anthony

Campus Security Officer

Mr Personette joined our team as a campus security officer in the fall of 2018. Anthony has been a product of Adams 12 school district, graduating from Mountain Range High School in 2009.

Plansker, Mike

Visual/Orientation & Mobility Specialist

MS

Mr. Plansker is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and Certified Orientation & Mobility Instructor supporting students throughout all of Adams 12.

Quarles, Salla

Social Worker

MSW, LCSW

http://sallathesocialworker.weebly.com/ Ms. Salla

Ramirez, Trophy

SPED Paras

SSN PARA

Roche, Kathleen

Campus Supervisor

Sanchez, Jamie

Paraeducator

Mrs. Sanchez has worked for adams 12 for 18 years. She is also alumni of Northglenn High School. She is a colorado Native. She loves helping coordinate prom for our Junior and Senior Special need students. Eleven years ago she started planning our spring fling dance for our special need students with a DJ...

Schaner, Jake

Psychologist

BS, EdS, NCSP

As a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Jake helps students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. He also partner with families, school staff, and community resources to build and maintain safe, healthy, and supportive learning spaces that strengthen connections between home, school,...

Skattum, Paul

Student Resource Officer

Skattum is the SRO for Northglenn High School and as he puts it, has had the honor of performing these duties for the past 8 years. He is a former graduate of NHS and has a lot of friends and family within this community. He is also the Head Boy's Soccer Coach and Assistent Girl's Soccer Coach. He believes that...

Springer, Debbie

Media Technician

Ms. Springer has been working in the library since 2004 and with Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1999.

Stelling, Michael

Counselor

MSEd

Mr. Stelling was born and raised in Wisconsin, America's Dairyland. He earned his bachelors degree in broadfield social sciences, psychology and education from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, AKA the Stanford of the Midwest. Upon graduation Mr. Stelling moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he taught middle...

Stemm, Karen

Counselor

MEd, MSEd, BA

Ms. Stemm has been a school counselor at Northglenn High School since 2002. Her student caseload includes students with last names starting with Pr - Se. Karen Stemm Introduction

Thibault, Debra

Paraeducator

Mrs. Thibault is originally from NJ. She moved to Colorado in the summer of 1999. She has been at Northglenn for 14 years. She loves working here. She worked in Special Education at Palmyra High School in NJ for 3 1/2 years, she also graduated from there in 1985. She has a son, David, who is in the US Navy,...

Thomas, Ron

Technology Support

Mr. Thomas is our go to guy for any help with IT issues for Northglenn High School. He also helps with our STEP team and Da Truth dance squad

Vigil, Valerie

Counselor

BS, MA, MEd

Woody, James

Technology Support

Nutrition

Ripplinger, Tammy

Nutrition Staff

Ms. Ripplinger has been in Nutrition Services for 17 years. She enjoys feeding childern.

Thomas, Verletta

Nutrition Staff

Custodial

Drew, Brian

Head Custodian

Matkin, Rodney

Lead Custodian

Filter Staff