Cooper, Benjamin
Principal
Welcome to Rocky Mountain!
Staff Directory
Administration
Welcome to Rocky Mountain!
I am excited to join the RME Community and Adams 12 Five Star Schools. For the past ten years, I have worked in Denver Public Schools as a specialized student provider, a district partner and an assistant principal. Prior to working in education I worked in various Denver-area non-...
Office
Gutierrez, Edgar
Office Manager
I am really excited to be part of the Rocky Mountain community once again. I have been part of the school district for several years. I started working for the BASE program and then as a Director for the PEAK program at Coronado Hills. I was the Health Aide for the 17/18 school year and now I am excited to be Rocky...
Reynolds, Joyce
Secretary
I have worked at Rocky Mountain Elementary since January 1988. I am married with two grown boys that graduated from Northglenn High School. I have two wonderful grandsons who keep me very busy and entertained. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, sew, do crafts and spend time in the mountains.
I...
Kindergarten
My name is Jean Davey and I teach Kindergarten at Rocky Mountain Elementary School. This is my 10th year of teaching. Previously I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade. I graduated from Regis University and a Masters of Education in Reading. I have received my ELL endorsement from CSU. I am on the school leadership team...
Hi! My name is Mrs. Renee Green and love being apart of the family here at Rocky Mountain...we call "Ramily!"
I am a native of Coloradoan and wouldn't live anywhere else! I received my BS from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and my MA in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. I have...
Hello! I teach kindergarten here at Rocky Mountain Elementary. This is my fourth year teaching and third year at RME. Teaching is the best career ever and I absolutely adore teaching kindergarten. I love all the exploration, growth and fun we get to have together.
I earned my bachelor's degree in elementary...
1st Grade
Duenas, Laura
1st Grade Teacher
My name is Laura Duenas and I teach first grade at Rocky Mountain Elementary School. I am originally from California and moved to Colorado in 2012. I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Long Beach. I also hold a Master's Degree in Reading...
Hanson, Valarie
1st Grade Teacher
I am so fortunate to be part of Rocky Mountain Elementary. This is my second year here and I could not be more thrilled to be living my dream of teaching first grade. Originally from Southern California, I moved to Colorado and received my Bachelors degree from Metropolitan State University. Before coming to RME I was...
Hi, my name is Nicole Hiebert and I am teaching first grade this year. Before I started teaching, I earned my Teaching Credential and Master of Arts degree at San Jose State University. I originally taught third grade in San Jose, California from 2014 to 2017 and then moved to Denver. I also taught kindergarten ...
2nd Grade
I am thrilled to be part of the Rocky Mountain Elementary team! I became a teacher in 2008 after 5 years as a Biomedical Sales Representative and have worked as an Interventionist and a 4th Grade Teacher. I am extremely excited to join the 2nd grade team and expand my knowledge of the 2nd grade standards. I enjoy...
Maes, Tammy
2nd Grade Teacher
Hello. My name is Tammy Maes and I have been teaching for over 25 years. I have taught kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Second grade has been the majority of my experience and I truly love this grade! I have taught at Rocky Mountain since 1998! I consider it my home away from home. I really enjoy the kids...
I am so excited to be a part of the Rocky Mountain Elementary team! I been teaching since 2013, and have previously taught second, third, and fourth grade. While all are wonderful, second grade is where my heart is. I love the curiosity and sense of fun that second graders bring to school with them each day, and...
After getting my degree from CU Boulder, I began teaching in 2007. I started in Adams 12 in 2008. I have taught all primary grades (K-2). I love working with Primary students because they have a great sense of wonder and curiosity. I love working here at Rocky Mountain because we have a great staff and wonderful...
3rd Grade
I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Montana. I received my bachelor’s degree at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana in 2002. I have lived and taught in Colorado since 2003. I earned my master’s degree from Regis University in the fall of 2013 in Linguistically Diverse Learners. In 2018, I earned...
This will be my 19th year teaching in Adams 12. I have taught a variety of grades ranging from 1st through 4th. I have taught at North Star Elementary for three years, Skyview Elementary for one year, and the last 15 at Rocky Mountain. I received my educators license from Metropolitan State University and my...
Masterson, Shannon
3rd Grade Teacher
I am a Colorado native. I come from a family full of teachers and can't imagine spending my days any other way. I enjoy getting to know each student and how to best help them learn and grow during fourth grade. Outside of school, I love to spend time outdoor and enjoy our beautiful state.
4th Grade
Chambers, Jessica
4th Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Jessica Chambers or Ms. Chambers. I am very excited to continue teaching here at Rocky Mountain Elementary. I graduated from Metropolitan State College with a degree in Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis on education as well as earning my master's degree from University of Colorado Boulder. I...
Hello RME families,
My name is Mandi Murphey. I will be teaching 4th grade. I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I attended the George Washington University in Washington, DC and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Criminal Justice. I was a guest teacher for 3...
Sutterfield, Samantha
4th Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Samantha Sutterfield or Mrs. Sutterfield. There are a few things that I believe are important for you to know about me. To start, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with an Elementary Degree and an emphasis in ESL. Along with this, I have a very big family that is...
5th Grade
I am returning to teach at Rocky Mountain Elementary after taking some time off to spend with my family. My first four years at RME were in fifth grade where I had amazing teammates. I then moved to 3rd grade, where our team really enjoyed working together to help students be the best learners they can be. I was...
Hello and thanks for stopping by to read my bio! Although this is my first year at Rocky Mountain Elementary, I am no stranger to the classroom. I have over 13 years teaching experience and have taught grades Pre-K through 5th grade. I have 3 kiddos of my own and lots of animals! I am excited to be a part of the...
I"m pretty sure I've been an educator my whole life. I started officially teaching in 2004 when I moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania. I grew up in the Philly area, and moved to the high country in Vail where I taught for eight years. I moved to Durango and taught down in that area for three years as well. ...
Wrzos, Mike
5th Grade Teacher
My name is Michael Wrzos and I teach 5th grade at Rocky Mountain Elementary School. I have taught in the Adams Twelve Five Star Schools for 23 years! I taught both 4th and 5th grade at Hillcrest Elementary School for 16 years and began the 2012-2013 school year teaching 5th grade at Rocky Mountain.
I am a...
Specials
Gardner, Jennifer
Art Teacher
Hi, my name is Jennifer Gardner. I am originally from Georgia. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Fine Art. I am new to Rocky Mountain however, have worked within the Adams 12 school district for 4 years. I am passionate about each student having a full, fun, learning experience each day! ...
Hi, my name is Abigail Vajda and I am originally from Ohio. I have a Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters in Arts Management. I am new to the district, but this is my 12th year of teaching. I am married and have a 2yr old son named Joey. I love to road trip and explore all that Colorado has to offer. My...
Kohlbrenner, James
P.E. Teacher
Greetings! my name is James Kohlbrenner and I am honored to teach physical education at Rocky Mountain Elementary. I am a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Sport Sciences with a specialization in physical education. I also received an endorsement to teach adapted...
Special Ed
Greetings! My name is Peter Ziltz. The students call me "Mr. Z". I have been teaching at Rocky Mountain since 1997. Prior to that, I taught in Sarasota, Florida for 7 years. I have always worked with students that have behavioral and emotional needs. I graduated from the University of South Florida with my Bachelors...
Hello. I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in Mathematics, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, and earned my Special Education Generalist License through Metro State University in Denver, CO. I started my teaching career in 1996 and taught in the regular education...
I have been teaching at Rocky Mountain for 8 years and love the students, families and staff. I can't image teaching anywhere else. I help students with speech, voice, social and language learning difficulties. I live in Boulder, my hometown, and love to sing, hike, and ski. I am currently in my 4th year on the...
Hello. My name is Ms. Mary Maydew. I am starting my 16th year of teaching in Special Education, fourteen of which have been in Adams 12. I received my Bachelors Degree from St. Mary's College in Michigan and my Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. My teaching career began as...
My name is Mrs. Angie Osborn and I am happy to be a part of the Rocky Mountain staff! I have taught kindergarten, 4th grade and ELD at RME in the past. I am now a Learning Specialist here. I am looking forward to another great year at RME!
Prior to coming to Colorado, I taught in Wisconsin and upstate New York...
Hups, Danielle
SpEd Paraeducator
SSN Para
Roy, Marie
SpEd Paraeducator
Mrs. Roy is a para in Mr. Z's room!
Sadler, Shelley
SpEd Paraeducator
I have worked at Rocky Mountain Elementary for twenty years. I have worked as Special Needs Paraeducator with many students through the years. I feel fortunate to be able to include special needs children into a classroom experience. I also work in the BASE program subbing during the school year and full time...
Sisson, Joanne
SpEd Paraeducator
I have worked at RME in the SSN program since 1995. I love working with children of all abilities in and out of the classroom. I was born and raised in Massachusetts where I studied early childhood education, from there I went on to become a CNA and have worked with Pediatrics as well as Senior Citizens. I have a...
Wengenroth, Jessica
SpEd Paraeducator
The kids call me Ms. Jessica, I work in Mr. Z's class!
ELL
I am so fortunate to be at Rocky Mountain as one of 3 English Language Development teachers! I started my career in 1992 as a bilingual classroom teacher in Denver. My family and I also spent a few years in Minnesota where I was an ELD teacher, before moving back in Colorado in 2003. I have been in Adams12 since...
My name is Jennifer Kehoe and I’m very excited to be a part of the Rocky Mountain team this year! I teach English Language Development to students across multiple grade levels at Rocky Mountain Elementary. It’s my second year at Rocky Mountain and my 15th year teaching. I earned my Masters in Education at CU...
Hello!
My name is Beverly Popovitch and I teach English Language Development (ELD) here at Rocky Mountain Elementary. This is my 13th year teaching ELD and my second year at RME. I absolutely love working with students and families from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I am originally from...
I am excited to be an Instructional Coach at Rocky Mountain! I taught fourth and fifth grade in Adams 12 for 18 years. One of those years I was a half time English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher as well. I have been an Instructional Coach since 2017. I received both my BA and MA from the University of...
Support Services
Chavira, Stephanie
Instructional Coach
Hello Ramily,
My name is Stephanie Chavira and I am so excited to being joining the Ramily Family!!!! I am coming in with a great deal of experience working with students, especially, ELL's. Though, I can not speak Spanish I can understand a bit and am willing to learn as I go :-). I was previously in Denver...
Library
Hello. I am Mrs. McVey, the Teacher Librarian. My career in education started in 1992 in Texas as a Spanish middle school teacher. My career in the Adams 12 school district started in 2000 at Legacy High School teaching Spanish.
In 2007 my career took a different path to the library world. I have always...
Camacho, Tina
Media Clerk
I have worked for the Before and After school program at Rocky Mountain for 17 years, I am now the Media Clerk in the Library. I have got to see so many amazing kiddos throughout my years.
On my free time I enjoy being a baseball mom!
PEAK
Gonzales, Amber
PEAK Coordinator
Hello! My name is Amber Gonzales, I am the Site Director for The PEAK Learning Center here at Rocky Mountain. I am fairly new to the district and started here at RME in March 2017. I am a proud wife and mother of four beautiful kids! I am a sports fanatic and enjoy cheering on my kids as well as playing sports myself...
Custodial
Ulmer, Amanda
Head Custodian
Head Custodian at RME. Miss Amanda is here during the day to take care of our school and school grounds.