About me
Hello! I am the Executive Director of the Schools of Choice Unit at the Colorado Department of Education. In this role, I support a team that works with public school choice options like charter schools, innovation schools, and blended and online learning. We also manage public inquiries related to homeschool, private school, and inter-/intra-district choice.
Prior to joining CDE, I worked as the Executive Director of Compass Montessori, which is a unique P-12 network of charter schools known for being one of the only fully-articulated P-12 public Montessori programs in the country. In this role, I always valued the support we received from CDE as we worked to find ways to effectively implement many of our unique design elements. These included things like: mixed-age classrooms, competency-based learning, high school internship programs, and farm-to-table food service. I always valued the support we received from CDE, and was thrilled with the opportunity to become a part of the team. My professional passions have centered around government administration, non-profit leadership, and finding ways to unlock the best in others. I have been fortunate to find a position that really serves the sweet spot of all those interests. I am very grateful for the opportunity!
I am a Denver native (I went to high school in Downtown Denver) and I love to spend time with my wife and kids in the local parks and community attractions we have here in the metro area. I’m a big sports fan – mostly cheering for the Broncos, Nuggets, Buffs, and Rockies - and also enjoy coaching t-ball/baseball when circumstances allow for it!
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