Hi! I'm Haley, I love doing arts and crafts with my husband, playing video games, and chasing around our two ferrets! It is my first year at SVA and I'm excited to meet everyone!
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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I came to SkyView Academy when it opened its doors in 2010 and I am so excited to be part of the SkyView family! I moved to Colorado in 1997 from Michigan where I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College. I majored in Mathematics, minored in Spanish, and earned a primary teaching certification. I completed my Master’s Degree program in Elementary Education in 2003. I’ve taught first, second, and third grade in Core Knowledge charter schools and have been teaching for more than 20 years. I’m so excited for another great year!
Year Started at SVA: 2009
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College/University: Hillsdale College, Grand Canyon University
I'm married and have a 9-year-old son and two dogs. I have been working in education for 4 years as an EA. Before I started working in a school I worked as a child advocate for CASA and also have had experience working with children growing up in Domestic Violence. I hope to get my Master's degree in the near future and become a school counselor. I enjoy working in a school environment and I'm learning a lot. I'm excited to be joining the SVA team!!
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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College/University: Metro State University
John is Chief Sales Officer for UST HealthProof, a global software, and services firm supporting health insurance plan operations. John has been involved in the Colorado charter school community for over 14 years, He is a founding board member of NorthStar Academy Charter School (Parker). He is also a SkyView Academy founder, past board member, and current president of the SVA building corporation. John currently serves as a board member of Academy 360 Charter School which serves early childhood education through fifth-grade students living in the North East Denver community of Montbello. Additionally, he served under appoint by three governors as a board member for the Colorado Department of Education’s Charter School Institute. John received his BS and MBA from San Jose State University and lived in San Francisco before moving to Denver in 2003. He is a single father to two wonderful children who attended SVA, John jr. who attends CU Boulder, and Emma who attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf, woodworking projects, and finding the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
I'm married to Bob and have two daughters. I've taught German for many years, U.S. history, some 6th-grade social studies, and ELD/ESL from elementary to adult. I enjoy people and love the outdoors.
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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College/University: Colorado State University
Hello SVA Community! I am thrilled to be assisting in Preschool and BASE this year! I graduated from SVA a few years ago and am excited to be back in this community.
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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This year will mark 30 years in education in public and private education. I love teaching and feel it is a blessing to go to work every day and enjoy the things I love to do! I have three children who have gone through SVA and have loved their education here. I love spending time with my family watching movies, going to shows, and playing games.
Year Started at SVA: 2013
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College/University: Wartburg College- Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance.
I owned my own company for 25 years, and worked for Paul Mitchell for 5 years as a warehouse manager/purchase agent. I love to camp, and hang out with my family. I love this job, it's a great family.
Year Started at SVA: 2015
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College/University: Metropolitan State University
I graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 2006. Following, I attended Northern State University and graduated in 2010 with my Bachelors of Science in Education with an emphasis in 7-12 grade social studies education. While completing my undergraduate work, I also played Division II women’s soccer. In 2011, my husband and I taught English overseas in South Korea, and we were also able to travel across southeast Asia. Upon our return to the United States, I taught 7-12 grade social studies on the western slope at Paonia Junior/Senior High School for several years. I have been teaching at SkyView since 2014. Currently, I teach ninth grade ancient world history and AP Psychology. I also serve as the history/literature Peer Tutor coordinator, and I will be one of the Deans of HS Academics in the 2021-2022 school year. I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, hiking, playing soccer, and listening to live music. Go, Hawks!
Year Started at SVA: 2014
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College/University: Northern State University (undergraduate); Pennsylvania State University (Masters)
This is my 4th year at SVA as a 7th grade English teacher. I enjoy spending time with friends, my husband, and my cat. I love to read, play video games, and occasionally go outside for hiking, skiing, and tubing.
Year Started at SVA: 2019
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College/University: Kansas State University
I am thrilled to be joining the SkyView team this year as an ELD Instructor! Although I am originally from Colorado and grew up in Summit County and Buena Vista, I had to move away in elementary school. I have missed Colorado ever since. I went to college and graduate school in NYC for film and worked as a film editor for a few years before getting the opportunity to teach ESL in Japan. While there, I fell in love with teaching and upon returning to the States got my Master's degree in Education in NYC. I have been working as a special education teacher at an elementary school in Manhattan for several years before recently finding myself back in Colorado. I love camping, reading, cooking, and traveling, and am looking forward to being a part of the SVA community!
Year Started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: Bachelors - College of Mt. St. Vincent; MFA - City University of NY; MS Ed. - City University of NY
My name is LeeAnn Sonke and I started at SkyView Academy in 2021 teaching Middle School Math. I hold a Bachelors in Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of Redlands and have a background in Biopharmaceutical Quality Control. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dog, Daphne, traveling and love to learn!
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: University of Redlands
I have been working as one of the Front Office Receptionists at SVA since the Fall of 2019. I enjoy seeing the bright, smiling faces of all of our students each day and interacting with our SVA parents and community!
Year Started at SVA: 2019
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College/University: Colorado Christian University, BS
Hello! My name is Amy Stephens and I am delighted to have the opportunity to teach Kindergarten at Sky View! I adore working with children and have had the privilege of teaching for 20 years. I graduated from Metropolitan State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Science and Child Psychology. I have earned a Masters of Education degree from Regis University with an emphasis in Children’s Literature. When I’m not in the classroom, I love the endless outdoor activities our beautiful state has to offer. I enjoy hiking, line dancing, paddle boarding, and working on DIY projects with my family. My husband and I are very proud to be raising our five vibrant children right here in our hometown. Kindergarten is an amazing time where students experience tremendous areas of growth. I am excited to take this journey alongside my students in my classroom!
Year Started at SVA: 2020-21
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College/University: Regis University
Hi! I have 2 incredible kiddos! A son, Rowdy and my daughter Grace make my life fun and full of adventure! I keep up with my kids by drinking lots and lots of coffee - it's my favorite! I love to be outside as much as possible. I love hosting friends and family at my house - my favorite thing is to be with all the people that I love.
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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College/University: Colorado State University
I have been a part of the SVA family since 2021 and absolutely love it here. I graduated summa cum laude from Northwest University, a small college outside of Seattle with my degree in Secondary Education and a double endorsement in Social Studies and Middle-Level Humanities, and hold a Colorado State Teaching License. I have worked with students all over Colorado, Washington State, and even Bulgaria and I am thrilled to be teaching in my home state, and the best state, Colorado. I believe learning about history makes you a better person and I absolutely love combining my passion for history and students into this role. This year I will be teaching 9th-grade advisement, Ancient Civilizations, and World History. Outside of school, you can probably find me at a coffee shop or treasure hunting with my metal detector.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: Northwest University
I have been teaching at SVA since 2013 and am looking forward to continuing working with students and families in supporting the all-around growth of students through teaching history! I also look forward to continuing coaching with the high school soccer programs here at SVA as an assistant coach for the boy's program and head coach of the girl's program. I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a specialization in Secondary Education, as well as played soccer for CCU. I am originally from Longmont, Colorado, and love calling Colorado home, but also enjoy traveling. I continue to play soccer and enjoy being in the mountains for many things but especially skiing.
Year Started at SVA: 2012
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College/University: Colorado Christian University
I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and moved to Indiana for college, but the end goal was always to move to the Denver area. My wife Sheila and I love living in Colorado. We spend our free time cheering on the local teams, enjoying as many concerts as we can fit in, and sitting on patios. I am very excited to be back at SVA. I love the community, spirit, and mission of SkyView. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to teach MS Tech.
Year started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: Valparaiso University and University of Colorado at Denver
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