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JEFF JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL
What year did you start in education?
I began my teaching career in 1998. I was the PE teacher at Johnson Elementary School in Poudre School District in Fort Collins, CO. Some kids thought I owned the school!
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary?
2017 was my first year at Sedalia Elementary
Background & personal information
I began my teaching career at Johnson Elementary School in 1998 teaching PE. In October, 2008, I left Johnson Elementary to take an interim assistant principal position at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins. Ironically, working at the high school helped me realize how important work at the elementary level is for the long term success for kids. In 2009, I was hired at Roxborough Intermediate School as the assistant principal and jump started my career as an elementary school leader. Following some stays at other schools in Douglas County, Montrose County, and Summit County, I found my way to Sedalia Elementary.
My wife and I have two daughters and one granddaughter. Mindy, my wife, is a career educator who worked as a teacher, a literacy coordinator, and with student teachers at the University of Colorado. Our daughter, Alex, is a 3rd grade teacher at a dual language school in Boulder, CO. Rachael, our youngest daughter, is an architect in Denver specializing in healing design.
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LINDA MEYERS, GT/RTI INTERVENTIONIST
What year did you start in education?
My first teaching experience was in 1995 teaching 3rd grade in Adams County District 50. In 1998, I made the move to Douglas County School District where I have worked for the last 25 years. The majority of my classroom experience was in 3rd grade. While I loved having my own classroom, my heart really lies in the data and intervention world which is where I have spent the last 13 years.
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary?
I started working at Sedalia Elementary in the Fall of 2021.
Background & personal information
I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a teaching certificate in 1994. Shortly after that, I completed my master's in curriculum and instruction.
I met my husband, Randy while student teaching. We recently celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. We have 2 sons, Tyler and Alex, who both are attending Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. We have found a love for the western slope and the unique landscape. In our free time, we enjoy sneaking a trip or two over the mountains to see the boys as well as golfing and spending time in Nebraska at Lake McConaughy.
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ROCHELLE SHEFFIELD, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
What year did you start in education?
I started in education when my youngest Daughter started the first year of full day kindergarten. I was hired at Sedalia Elementary for an ESL Education Assistant and worked in that department for 2 years. The next year I spent as reading support for students K-6th grade. I then moved into the position of Registrar in the office for 10 years. Last year I moved into the position of Administrative Assistant.
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary?
I started in August of 2008.
Background & personal information
I have lived in Colorado since I was 2 years old. My husband and I have 2 daughters that went to Sedalia Elementary, Castle Rock Middle School and Castle View High School. One of them is currently at MSU of Denver and is studying Biology. I enjoy living in the foothills of Sedalia spending time with my family, 2 dogs and a cat.
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GENNESA LOWRY, REGISTRAR
What year did you start in education?
My first year in education was 2001. I worked in Special Education as an aid then with the Preschool program.
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary?
I started at Sedalia Elementary in the spring of 2021.
Background & personal information
I was born and raised in North Eastern Pennsylvania. Weatherly, a small town of 1,200 people is where I spent most of my days. After high school I took off for the great big city of Denver.
My first year in Denver I began working at Roxborough Elementary. I then moved on to work in several Preschools throughout Douglas County Schools. I met my husband in 2006. We spent many of our young adult years traveling all over the world before settling down in Centennial where we have four children. My husband, who is a teacher in Douglas County School District, was a huge impact on me finding Sedalia and developing my love for the school and community. I was excited to join the team in Sedalia in the Spring of 2021.
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KRIS HEDSTRAND BSN, RN
What year did you start in Education?
Started Nursing profession in 1997, began serving in schools in 2005
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary?
2023
Background and Personal Information
When I began my journey as an RN I worked in acute care for the first part of my career. I worked in hospitals in Denver, Greeley, Seattle and the Twin Cities. I cared for patients of neurosurgery, neurology, otolaryngology, urology, general surgery, orthopedic, burn unit, trauma and in the Emergency Department. I entered the school nursing world in Minnesota in 2005, working for multiple school districts. We moved to Colorado in 2022, I worked for UCHealth for the first year in Colorado at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, prior to getting back to the wonderful world of school nursing. I live in Monument with my amazing husband, our four wonderful kids are rapidly growing and leaving the house, we have two dogs and love hiking, reading, travelling, camping, biking, and generally enjoying the outdoors.
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NOAH RODRIGUEZ, CULTURAL
LIAISON/INTERPRETER
What year did you start in education?
I have been working as a family liaison since 2021, I was previously supporting Douglas County Schools in Highlands Ranch.
What year did you start at Sedalia Elementary? I started at Sedalia in 2022.
Background & personal information
I began my educational experience working in Douglas County School District in 2021. When I first began I was working as a Family & Cultural Liaison for the Highlands Ranch Area. A former Douglas County High School graduate, my educational journey in Douglas County Schools began when I was a 3rd grader at Flagstone Elementary. My experience growing up in Douglas County informed my decision and desire to pursue a B.A. in Psychology and I graduated from the University of Colorado Denver in 2021. I am currently working on my M.A. in school counseling at Adams State University.
My work as a cultural liaison has brought me to be an advocate for the community. I’ve enjoyed working with the multilingual population and helping them navigate the school system.
I enjoy hiking, playing guitar and spending time with my family. My girlfriend - soon to be fiance - and I plan on getting married in the spring of 2024.
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