I have been an occupational therapist in the school and pediatric setting for over 20 years.
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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College/University: Master's in Occupational Therapy (MSOTR) at Washington University in St. Louis Missouri
Hello, my name is Brittany Challis. I have been at SkyView Academy since 2013. I taught second grade for nine years and will now start a new adventure in Kindergarten! I am a Colorado native and currently live in Parker with my husband and two daughters. Haley is six and Harper is one. We have two dogs named Kona and Kyro. In my spare time you will find me reading, hanging out with friends/family, and finding new adventures.
Year Started at SVA: 2013
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College/University:Â Metropolitan State University
Hello! This is my 14th year teaching at SkyView Academy and I love it- I can't imagine working anywhere else! I live in Highlands Ranch with my husband and two children, who also attend SVA. We are an active family and love spending time together, especially in the outdoors.
Year Started at SVA: 2009
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College/University: BA in Communications from Franciscan University of Steubenville: MA/Licensure in Education from Regis University
I have been at SkyView since 2020, and I am excited about teaching Technology and Computer Science to elementary students! My husband, Scott, and I have four boys who are all students at SVA, and in our free time, we like to do things as a family.
Year Started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: Westminster College (MO) - Physics ; Old Dominion University - Engineering Program Management
I began substitute teaching at SVA 2 years ago and was the long-term substitute teacher with the Middle School Math Team. Last year, I joined the teaching staff and am excited to continue my 2nd year. Prior to teaching, I worked in the staffing, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. I grew up in Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Biology. After graduation, I moved to the Bay Area in California, then Oregon, where I earned another BS in Accounting at the University of Linfield. I landed in Colorado in 2012 and feel settled here with my husband and 2 children. My son is a 6th grader, and my daughter is in 2nd grade at SVA. When I’m not at school, I’m busy cheering on my 2 kids in all their sports activities. I also enjoy traveling to the mountains and the ocean, hiking, true crime podcasts, binging great series, and settling in with a good book. I’m honored to be a part of the SVA family and to have the chance to reach the hearts and minds of SVA students.
Year Started at SVA: 2022
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College/University: University of Maryland BS Biology, Linfield University BS Accounting
Chris was born and raised in Southern California. After spending two years in Venezuela on a church mission, he earned a degree in Spanish at the University of Utah. An entrepreneur at heart, he was involved in various start-ups early on. He has been with People Element for the last 15 years helping companies meet their employee engagement and retention goals.
Prior to joining the SkyView Academy Board, Chris served on the Mountain Vista High School SAC committee for the last two years. Working with youth is one of his passions. He has been involved with youth programs through church and The Boy Scouts of America his entire life. He and his wife Jenni lived in Utah and Arizona before settling 15 years ago in the best place they’ve lived, Colorado. They have a daughter who is a Junior at Brigham Young University, a Freshman daughter at Colorado Christian University and a Sophomore son at SkyView.
My name is Kirsten Compton, and I am thrilled to rejoin the Special Education team as an Interventionist. I began my teaching career in Douglas County 25 years ago and have taught at SkyView in a few different roles over the past eight years. My background and passion lie in early literacy as well as teaching English in the general education classroom. I love to support learners of all ages and abilities in their pursuit to become strong readers, writers, and thinkers. In my free time, I love to run, read, go for long walks with my husband and dog, and spend time with my three daughters, who all attended SVA.
Year Started at SVA: 2015
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College/University: University of Colorado-Boulder
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I am a life-long learner who is looking forward to a new role with new challenges this year. My passion is doing what is best for kids. I am a twin mom and they are my greatest joy! I enjoy being outside in nature, doing projects, reading, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Year Started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: Framingham State University/Metropolitan State University of Denver
I was born in Puerto Rico and spent part of my childhood in New York and the New England Area. I obtained my BS at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a major in Natural Sciences and minors in Chemistry and Secondary Science Education. My MS is in Environmental Science with a major in Chemical Analysis from the Universidad Ana G. Mendez, also in Puerto Rico. I have dedicated part of my professional career to doing research in radio astronomy and particle physics. Some of my hobbies are ballroom dancing, going to the beach, reading, visiting museums, and some of my interests are everything science and art. I have been married for 38 years and have three kids and my dog Maximus Aurelius.
Year Started at SVA: 2023
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College/University: BSc. Natural Sciences: Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (San Juan, Puerto Rico). MSc. Environmental Science, Universidad Ana G. Mendez (Gurabo, Puerto Rico)
My name is LeeAnn Daeke and have been teaching Middle School Math since I started at SVA in 2021. 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, and traveling with my husband Paul.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: University of Redlands
Hello! My name is Jamey Danley, and I have been at SVA since 2013! I am so excited to be teaching eighth-grade English this year. I have one daughter who attends SVA, and we have two dogs and three cats at home that we love to spend time with. In our free time, we enjoy reading together, going to the movies, and watching the Avalanche and Rockies play.
Year Started at SVA: 2013
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College/University: M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Denver University & B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University
I earned my BS from Colorado State and my MA from the University of Denver. I have taught 1st, 3rd, and GT at SVA since 2009 and have been in education for almost 25 years. I'm so excited to be back in the classroom again this year in 3rd grade! I’m fortunate to live in beautiful Highlands Ranch with my husband, Josh (a high school teacher), and my two children, Andrew and Emma. I LOVE to teach, and I'm looking forward to an amazing year!
Year Started at SVA: 2009
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College/University: Colorado State University- BS Human Development and Family Studies. University of Denver- MA in Education
I am one of the rare and elusive Colorado natives. I am married to my better-half Jenny, who has been teaching at SVA since it opened. We have two teenagers, Andrew and Emma, 3 dogs, 2 turtles, and salt water fish at the house. I am making a career change from corporate America to teaching. I will be attending CU-Denver's Aspire teaching program over the next year for my initial Teacher Licensure. My corporate experience is in the telecom and financial data processing sectors. Most recently I worked for Comcast, where I was a project manager for their network engineering groups. Prior to that I worked for both First Data and Visa and worked on gift, debit, and credit cards as well as fraud analysis teams. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, gardening, watching movies, skiing, and checking out new ice cream shops.
Year Started at SVA: 2020
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College/University: University of Phoenix
I am very happy to start my 6th year of teaching at SVA and my 9th year overall. I grew up in New Jersey, lived in Baltimore for 9 years, and taught in the DC area before moving to Colorado. I love to travel, hike, spend time with friends and family, and paint.
Year Started at SVA: 2018
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College/University:Â Maryland Institute College of Art
Hello! I am a Colorado native and grew up in the Littleton area. My husband and I were married in 1997 and have 3 wonderful children. Our oldest graduated from SkyView in 2019 and is pursuing a career in the dental field. My middle child graduated in 2023 and is pursuing a Radiology degree at Ole Miss. My youngest is a junior at SVA and loves to play basketball. I have been with SVA since 2012 and have loved working here. When I am not at school, I love to read and be outdoors.
Year Started at SVA: 2012
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College/University: Mankato State and Arapahoe Community College
Hi my name is Clara Drazek, and I am so excited to be an assistant teacher in preschool this year. I love working with kids and can't wait to meet everyone and become a part of the SkyView community!
Year Started at SVA: 2023
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College/University: University of New Mexico
This is my 3rd year at SkyView Academy and my 18th year as a teacher. I have taught English, Reading, and ESL to elementary students through community college levels. I started at SVA as a member of the English Language Development (ELD) team and last year transitioned to the high school English department. This year, I will be teaching Rhetoric and two concurrent enrollment courses (ENG 1021 and Lit 1015) through Arapahoe Community College. I am very excited to work with the seniors on their capstone projects! In my free time, I like to go hiking with my husband and three daughters.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: I received my BA degree in English from Colorado College and my MA degree in Education from the Ohio State University. I received my ESL endorsement from the University of New Mexico.
My name is Nicki Eaton. I have lived in Colorado all my life. I have a wonderful husband (Chris) and 3 boys- Blake (22), Tanner (20), & Conner (17). Teaching is my second career. I stayed home with my boys until they were all in school full time and then began my journey in education. I started in special education and was lucky enough to experience kindergarten through second-grade classrooms. This will be my 3rd year at SkyView as a fourth-grade teacher.
Year Started at SVA: 2021
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College/University: Western Governors University
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