After retiring as an elementary classroom teacher, I was not ready to give up my love of working with students and teachers. I have been working at SkyView since 2019, as the 504 Coordinator. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors and traveling - especially if it includes a beach!
Year Started at SVA: 2019
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College/University: California State University of Northridge
My name is Aaron Albury and I am 23 years old. I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I graduated from Mountain Vista High School in 2016. From there I briefly attended Arapahoe Community College until I transferred to the University of Wyoming, where I graduated with a BA in Education. My beautiful wife, Emily, and I got married in August of 2020 and this November, we are expecting our first child. We are super excited to be back in Colorado and can’t wait to begin this new adventure in our lives!
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/university: University of Wyoming
I have been privileged to teach literature and composition at SkyView Academy High School since August 2020. Some of my favorite things to do when I'm not teaching include travel, writing poetry, and acting. My favorite novel is The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and I'm also a big fan of all things Shakespeare.
Year Started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: Metropolitan State University of Denver, Arapahoe Community College
I’m excited for my third year in the Business Office. My professional background ranges from developing internal procedures to working with financial institutions to liaising with internal and external stakeholders. I’ve had the opportunity to work in higher education as well as the private sector, and I can confidently say that I’m passionate about education.…
Read MoreI’m excited for my third year in the Business Office. My professional background ranges from developing internal procedures to working with financial institutions to liaising with internal and external stakeholders. I’ve had the opportunity to work in higher education as well as the private sector, and I can confidently say that I’m passionate about education. I enjoy working at SVA and supporting the wonderful staff we have in the building.
I interact with both staff and families in various aspects. My responsibilities include tuition billing for preschool/BASE, student fees billing for K-12 grades, accounts payable, and purchasing, among other operational tasks. I process the Free and Reduced Lunch Program letters and work with K-12 families who request to be placed on a payment plan for registration/course fees.
Year Started at SVA: Started in Business Office in 2019. Started subbing in 2016-17.
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College/University: University of Colorado at Denver: MS in Management. University of Colorado at Denver: BS in Business Administration
Hi! My name is Ali Ambrogio, and I am so happy to be part of the second grade team at SVA for the 2021-2022 school year! This is my seventh year teaching, and my first year at SkyView. Over the past six years I have taught kindergarten, second grade, and third grade in Douglas County schools. I am a Colorado native and love everything beautiful Colorado has to offer! I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master’s degree in Education from CSU (Go Rams!). In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and two kitties. I am so excited to be part of the SVA community!
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: Colorado State University
I am from Southern California, but I have resided in Colorado for the vast majority of my life. I have four beautiful boys; three who attend SkyView. We reside in Highlands Ranch with our two puppies, four birds and our sweet little ferret. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, going to the reservoirs, going out to various restaurants and playing board games. My hobbies include painting, wood burning and writing.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: University of Phoenix
Hello- My name is Kristine Barri and I am one of the first grade teachers! I have been a teacher a SVA since 2010 and absolutely love it! My husband and I, along with our two children, live in Highlands Ranch. I love being a mom, spending time with my family, going to Grand Lake, getting lost in a good book, and playing with my three dogs. I am a Colorado native and can’t imagine living anywhere else!
Year Started at SVA: 2010
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College/University: I received my Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University and my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Phoenix
This is my first year working at SkyView Academy and I am so excited to be a part of the First Grade team! I graduated with my Bachelors from Colorado State University in 2017 (go Rams!). When I'm not hanging out with wonderful family and awesome friends, you can probably find me reading, writing, or playing volleyball.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: Colorado State University
Manjari was born in India and moved to Denver, Colorado when she was one. She earned her BS in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and has been working for the Colorado Department of Transportation as a Roadway & Traffic Engineer since 2003, and strives to be a role model for young female students and their role in STEM focused careers. Manjari has been blessed to be a part of the SkyView family for the past seven years and has been actively involved with the Hospitality Committee, serving as a room parent, volunteering in and out of the classroom, as well as providing volunteer support with whatever the school needs. Manjari and her family are in the process of moving to Lonetree and love spending time watching movies, cooking, and being outside. Manjari has three girls, all attending SkyView, and is excited about everything that the school will offer in the future.
Hello SVA community. I am entering my 8th year at SVA, and my 11th year teaching overall. My first 7 years at SVA were spent teaching 8th grade history. I loved teaching history. I am excited to enter a new role as MS Dean and leadership teacher. This is an exciting change and I look forward to serving the community, students, and teachers.
My wife also teaches in the middle school, and my son is in 2nd grade at SVA. So, I am very invested in the growth and success of SVA.
I love the outdoors and sports. I spend most of my summer camping and fishing. I am also an avid reader and I love movies.
Year Started at SVA: 2013
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College/University: Metro State University of Denver- BA in History. Grand Canyon University- MA in Educational Leadership
I have taught 6th grade social studies since 2016 at SVA. My degree is in History and I have a License in secondary education. I love teaching middle school, I taught eight grade prior to coming to SVA. I coach and compete in synchronized swimming. My family is very important to me. 2021 I took on the role of history department chair.
Year Started at SVA: 2015
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College/University: Metropolitan State University of Denver BA in History
Hi! I’m Alicia Brackney. I’ve been teaching in the Denver area since 2016 after marrying a wonderful Denver native who is also a teacher. In January of 2020, I gave birth to Emersyn Joy (EmJ for short), and she is the love of our lives. During this season, I’ve been enjoying playing with EmJ, cooking, and yoga.
As for my education and experience, I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in ELL. During the past decade, I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and ELL. I’m very excited to teach 3rd grade again this year. I delight in teaching students this age as they are full of wonder, hugs, and hilarious stories!
Years Started at SVA: 2020-21
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College/University: Louisiana Tech University and Azusa Pacific University
I have been teaching at the SVA High School since 2012 when we had to spend our first semester teaching at the University of Phoenix. In that time I have taught pretty much every type of history available at SkyView, and have spent the last 6 focused on US History, Government, and Economics. I am married to another SVA teacher who works with 3rd graders. We have a daughter who was born in early 2020, who consumes much of our time (and we wouldn't have it any other way).
Year started at SVA: 2012
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College/University: UNC
I enjoy the Colorado outdoors and horseback ride, camp, kayak and more!
College/University: BSN from Baylor Univesity; MS from The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Office Hours: Usually Tuesdays
Year started at SVA: 2009
This is my third year working at SkyView and I absolutely love Kindergarten! I graduated with my Bachelors from CSU (Go Rams!). I love going on hikes, reading books, traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
Year Started at SVA: 2019
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College/University: Colorado State University
I am excited to begin my 6th year at SkyView! I have been teaching various history classes across middle and high school for a total of 15 years in Texas and Colorado. My wife Jen and I have 3 kids, all of whom attend SkyView, so we love the community that exists here. Outside of the classroom, I love to travel with my family and create memories. I love all things Kansas City and would be lost without music. We love to get outside and explore all that Colorado has to offer.
Year Started at SVA: 2016
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College/University: Kansas State University, Concordia University
My name is Andy Brocka. I am so excited to be teaching third grade at SkyView Academy. I am starting my 5th year as a teacher, I have taught fifth grade for 4 years in DCSD. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons.
Year Started at SVA: 2019
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College/University: Teachers License Metro State University/BA Psychology Wartburg College
Hello! This will be my 5th year at SVA. I teach middle school Spanish and I love it! When not teaching, I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Year Started at SVA: 2016
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College/University: University of Colorado
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