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Kim McClelland
Executive Director
+17197494010
Kim.McClelland@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Kim McClelland is a native of Colorado Springs and graduated
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Jennifer Reissig
Principal
+17197494010
Jenn.Reissig@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jennifer Reissig has lived in Colorado Springs for over 38
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Erin Rivera
Dean of Academics and Assessment
+17197494010
Erin.Rivera@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Erin was born and raised in upstate New York where
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Jenny Divitto
Director of Exceptional Services
+17197494010
Jenny.Divitto@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jenny Divitto is a native of Colorado Springs and graduated
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John Coppin
Dean of Students & Safety/Security Director
+17197494010
John.Coppin@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
John, a born and raised Southern Florida transplant, has called
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James Ravetti
Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator
+17197494010
James.Ravetti@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
James Ravetti joins New Summit Charter Academy as the Compliance
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Sam Carey
District Security Officer
+17197494050
Sam.Carey@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Hello, my name is Samuel Carey and I have been
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Cortnie Wise
School Counselor
+17197494010
Cortnie.Wise@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Cortnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and also
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Tiffany Fontenot
School Counselor
+17197494010
Tiffany.Fontenot@newsummitcharter.org
http://www.newsummitcharter.org
Tiffany grew up in Arkansas and attended college at Oklahoma
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Maureen Hilborn
Business Manager & Human Resources
+17197494010
maureen.hilborn@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Maureen Hilborn has lived in Colorado Springs since 1993 and
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Amanda Roderick
Finance & Human Resources Secretary
719-749-4011
Amanda.Roderick@newsummitcharter.org
www.newsummitcharter.org
Coming Soon!
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Tara Jennings
Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
+17197494010
Tara.Jennings@newsummitcharter.org.
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
She was born and raised in Upstate New York in
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Stacie Stoddard
Learning Services Specialist
+17197494010
Stacie.Stoddard@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Stacie was born in Savannah, Georgia, raised in Atlanta. She
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Jamie Pluemer
Instructional Coach
+17197494010
Jamie.Pluemer@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jamie was born and raised in Colorado. She loved growing
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Nikki Reichert
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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nikki.reichert@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Nikki was born and raised in Colorado Springs. After high
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Carmen Cook
Registrar
+17197494047
Carmen.Cook@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Carmen was born in Nuremberg Germany and raised in Colorado
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Sharon Begin
Family Nurse Practitioner
+17197494010
Sharon.Begin@newsummitcharter.org
Health.Team@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Sharon is a native of Richmond, Virginia who moved to
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Denise Piciulo
Registered Nurse
+17197494010
Denise.Piciulo@newsummitcharter.org
Health.Team@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Denise moved to Colorado Springs in 2009. Originally from Rochester,
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Kerry Pontaski
Health Room Assistant
+17197494010
kerry.pontaski@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Hi! My name is Kerry. I have had the privilege
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Maria Walker
Front Office Secretary & Assistant to the Vice Principal
+17197494010
maria.walker@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Maria is a military brat who calls Colorado home because
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Kelsey Willow
Receptionist
+17197494010
Kelsey.Jones@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Kelsey is the friendly face you’ll see when you walk
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Jodie Heo
Preschool Director
+17197494050
jodie.heo@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jodie Heo is a native of Colorado and attended K-12
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Heather Crosthwaite
Preschool Teacher
+17197494050
heather.crosthwaite@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Heather grew up all over the world as a military
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Jenna Metz
Preschool Teacher
+17197494050
Jenna.Metz@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jenna has lived and traveled throughout the world but calls
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Samantha Pogue
Preschool Teacher
+17197494050
Samantha.Pogue@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Samantha was born and raised in Winfield, Kansas. She has
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Ashley Richardson
Preschool Teacher
+17197494050
ashley.richardson@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I grew up all over the world as a military
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Tami Betts
Preschool Teacher Assistant
+17197494050
tami.betts@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Tami grew up in Colorado Springs, graduating from Air Academy
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Katie Bostelman
Preschool Teacher
+17197494050
Katie.Bostelman@newsummitcharter.org
newsummitpreschool@gmail.com
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I am married with three kids and two bonus kiddos.
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Andrea Lucero
Kindergarten Teacher
+17197494010
Andrea.Lucero@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Andrea graduated college from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. After graduation,
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Melissa O'Connor
Kindergarten Teacher
+17197494010
Melissa.OConnor@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Melissa has lived in Colorado Springs for over thirteen years.
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Rochelle Ortega
Kindergarten Teacher
+17197494010
Rochelle.Ortega@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Ms. Ortega is a native of Colorado and has spent
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Darali Paulus
Kindergarten Teacher
+17197494010
Darali.Paulus@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Darali is a Colorado native and retired military wife. Early
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Laura Savage
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Laura.Savage@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I am a Colorado native that grew up in the
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Emily Reddix
First Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Emily.Reddix@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Hello, my name is Emily Reddix. I look forward to
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Cindi Shipman
First Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Cindi.Shipman@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I have lived in three different states: Oklahoma, California, and
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Tracy White
First Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Tracy.White@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
My name is Tracy White. This is my 12th year
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Taryn Wingett
First Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Taryn.Wingett@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Taryn is originally from southern California, but has called Colorado
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Claire Bullard
First Grade Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Claire.Bullard@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I was born in England and moved to The USA
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Sophia Abrams
Second Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Sophia.Abrams@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Sophia grew up in San Francisco, CA and has had
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Kimberly Ambuski
Second Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Kimberly.Ambuski@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Kimberly is a Denver native and has been living in
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Jennifer Sanders
Second Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Jennifer.Sanders@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Jennifer grew up in North Carolina and has degrees in
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Natalie Ross
Second Grade Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Natalie.Ross@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I’ve been married for 32 years to my husband Andy
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Amy Ausec
Third Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Amy.Ausec@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Amy is a fourth-generation native of Colorado and was born
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Alanda Seeling
Third Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Alanda.Seeling@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Alanda grew up in a military home and has moved
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Kiley Hall
Third Grade Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Kiley.Hall@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Kiley was born and raised in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and
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Shannan Ravetti
Fourth Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Shannan.Ravetti@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Shannan is excited to be a part of the 4th-grade
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Misty Schulze
Fourth Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Misty.Schulze@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Misty joined New Summit Charter Academy in 2020 and loves
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Elizabeth Williamson
Fourth Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Elizabeth.Williamson@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I am Elizabeth Williamson, and it is with great pleasure
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Sabra Winters
Fourth Grade Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Sabra.Winters@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Sabra was born in Montana, she moved to Nevada when
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Abby Edmiston
Fifth Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Abby.Edmiston@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Abby is very much looking forward to working at NSCA
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Becky Engasser
Fifth Grade Teacher
+17197494010
Rebecca.Engasser@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Becky is transitioning from a career in business to teaching.
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Becky Anizell
Middle School World Culture / Spanish Teacher
+17197494010
Becky.Anizell@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Becky was born in Mexico City and grew up there
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Meaghan Bishoff
Math
+17197494010
Meaghan.Bishoff@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Meaghan graduated from Mississippi State University with her Undergraduate degree
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Michele Comfort
Science
+17197494010
Michele.Comfort@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Michele was born in Minnesota but grew up north of
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Amanda Mattson
English Language Arts (ELA)
+17197494010
Amanda.Mattson@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Hello! My name is Amanda Mattson. I am so excited
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Kelly Stilson
History & Life Skills
+17197494010
Kelly.Stilson@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Kelly is originally from Lexington, VA, and graduated with her
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Victoria "Tori" Barber
Art
+17197494010
Victoria.Barber@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Victoria “Tori” is originally from the East Coast and born
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Cindy Berndsen
Curiosity Science Program
+17197494010
Cynthia.Berndsen@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Cindy was born and raised in Colorado Springs and graduated
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Carmen McMorris
Special's Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Carmen.McMorris@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I'm Carmen McMorris. I'm originally from Puerto Rico; I've been
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Megan Brooker
TAG & ELL
+17197494010
Megan.Brooker@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Megan was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. She
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Wendy Gamboa
Literacy Interventionist
+17197494010
Wendy.Gamboa@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Wendy was raised in Utah where she met her husband
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Natalie Knight
Literacy Interventionist
+17197494010
Natalie.Knight@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Natalie is a native of Colorado, having been born and
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Carrie Kohut
Literacy Interventionist
+17197494010
Carrie.Kohut@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Carrie was born and raised in Sacramento/Fair Oaks, California. She
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Krista Whitcomb
Special Education Teacher
+17197494010
Krista.Whitcomb@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Krista is a 4th generation native of Colorado. I was
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Justin Starkey
Middle School Resource Teacher
+17197494010
Justin.Starkey@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
I am Justin Starkey and I am the new Resource
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Tiffany Oliver
Resource Teacher Assistant
+17197494010
Tiffany.Oliver@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Tiffany grew up in Gilbert, Arizona. Right before her junior
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Shaun "Dutch" DeMoor
Facilities & Maintenance
+17197494010
Shaun.Demoor@newsummitcharter.org
https://www.newsummitcharter.org
Hi, my name is Shaun DeMoor, but I like to
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