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Administration

Craver, Francesca

Principal

BA, MA

Hello Malley Drive Families, Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I am so excited to start my third year as the principal of Malley Drive Elementary. I am starting my 20th year in education in Adams 12 and I come to you with a wealth of experience in teaching grades K-12 in both Special Education and General...

Kerber, Michelle

Assistant Principal

MA

I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Michelle Kerber and I am the new Assistant Principal. Out of all places, I began my educational journey at Malley Drive Elementary. Ms. Cole, Mrs. Pitzer and Mrs. Thomas were some of the wonderful Malley Drive teachers that helped shape me as a young kid...

Office

Mickelson, Patti

Office Manager

I am excited to be joining the Malley Drive Elementary community!

Quinn, Linda

Registrar , Secretary

Preschool

Long, Christina

Preschool Director

Holloway, Renee

Preschool Site Leader

This will be my 19th year working for Adams 12 Five Star School District. In 2001 I accepted a position in the district’s preschool program. I have two sons who are in the United States Air Force and I spend a lot of my free time traveling around the country to spend time with them. I have a new puppy at my house...

Kodey, Renee

Preschool Site Leader

Hi my name is Renee Kodey and this is my third year at Malley Drive Elementary as a Preschool Site Leader. This is my 8th year with Adams 12 Five Star Schools. I spent the first five years as a Title 1 Paraeducator. In my spare time I love to travel and hike in our beautiful Colorado mountains. I also have been a...

Kindergarten

Demarest, Michelle

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

I am a kindergarten teacher at Malley Drive Elementary. I have a BA in speech and theater from Adams State College and a MA in literacy from Walden University. I have been teaching in Adams 12 since 1997. I grew up in Adams 12 and attended Cherry Drive Elementary, Northglenn Middle, and Horizon High School. My own...

Gonnella, Anne

Kindergarten Teacher

BA

My name is Anne Gonnella and I have been teaching since 2004. I have taught preschool through second grade and worked as an interventionist for K-3 classrooms providing small group support in reading and math. I love to read and travel. I look forward to introducing students to the world around them through reading.

Marquardt, Sarah

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

I have been teaching since 2009. I have taught kindergarten for all except one year, when I taught second grade. Previous to teaching, I worked for seven years as a journalist in newspapers and later as a Starbucks barista while I was raising my daughter. I have a passion for teaching kindergarteners, and enjoy...

1st Grade

Brown, GaoLou

1st Grade Teacher

MEd

My name is GaoLou Brown and I have been teaching since 2005. I love learning and one of my goals as a teacher is to impart that love of learning onto my students. I look forward to working together to help Malley students succeed.

Peck, Shawna

1st Grade Teacher

I have been teaching since 1992. I have taught everything from 1st-4th grade. I am excited to be your child’s first grade teacher this year. 1st grade is when students want to learn how to read and write, and I am looking forward to being a part of your child’s learning. When teachers, students and parents work...

Wright, Donelle

1st Grade Teacher

BA, ME

I have been a teacher in Adams 12 Five Star School District since 2007 teaching First Grade. I have also taught Kindergarten, Title One Reading and Special Education. My BA is in Special and Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming. I also hold a Master's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado...

2nd Grade

Barcus, Leanne

2nd Grade Teacher

BA

Hello and welcome to second grade! My name is Leanne Barcus and I am so excited to be joining the Malley Drive team this year. I was born and raised in New York where I completed most of my education degree, and then finishing at Colorado State University Pueblo. I began my teaching career in 2016 working in...

Echsner, Rachel

2nd Grade Teacher

BA

Hello and welcome to second grade! My name is Rachel Echsner and I'm SO excited to be joining the second grade team at Malley Drive Elementary this year. I received my bachelor's degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in anthropology while studying elementary education. I'm thrilled to be begining my teaching...

Hafer, Elizabeth

2nd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

I'm very excited to join the second grade team at Malley Drive! This is my second year teaching at Malley. I love working with our younger students! I have two sons at home and my husband and I love spending time as a family, especially in the outdoors! I love hiking and camping with my family! Thank you for...

3rd Grade

Mason, Jennifer

3rd Grade Teacher

BA

My name is Jennifer Mason. In my nine years of teaching, I have taught everything from 1st-5th grade. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with my Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education. I am currently working on my Master’s Degree through the University of Phoenix. This is my 5th year teaching...

Sage, April

3rd Grade Teacher

BA

Welcome to another great year at Malley Drive! My name is April Sage and I am a third grade teacher. I have been teaching since 2013, and this is my third year teaching at Malley Drive Elementary! I have taught kindergarten, fifth grade, and now third grade. In my spare time I love to read, cook with my husband...

Winford, Kimberly

3rd Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Welcome to a wonderful year here at Malley Drive! My name is Kimberly Winford and I am a third grade teacher at MDE. As a child my family moved around a LOT! We finally settled in the little town of Fort Lupton where I graduated high school. Upon graduating, I received a full-ride scholarship, the Daniel's Fund, to...

4th Grade

Brown, Patrick

4th Grade Teacher

BS, MEd

Hello! My name is Patrick Brown and I have been an elementary teacher for 12 years. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and earned my Masters Degree from Western Governors University. I am married and have two boys who try to rule the roost. I believe all children can learn and I look forward to...

Fore, AnnMarie

4th Grade Teacher

MSEd

Hello. I am excited to join the Malley 4th grade team! After growing up in Delaware, I earned my Bachelor's degree in Special Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Later I earned my Master's in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist at St. Joseph's University. After many years of teaching in...

Kalkhorst, Tiffany

4th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Hello! My name is Tiffany Kalkhorst. This is my first year teaching at Malley Drive, and I am honored to be a Malley Mustang! I began teaching in 2015, about a year and a half after completing my Bachelor's degree. I just recently completed my Master's degree in 2017. This will be my fourth year teaching, and...

5th Grade

Miller, Andrea

5th Grade Teacher

BS

My dream of teaching started in 2nd grade. With the goal in place, I spent my young adult life looking for ways to work with children and teach. I found myself volunteering in many different places teaching children. I loved every minute of it. The joy of working with children encouraged me to continue my education...

Montgomery, Jennifer

5th Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Jennifer Montgomery. I am a Colorado native and joined the Adams 12 team in 2013 after graduating from Metro State. I am so happy to be part of the Malley team that I joined in the 2016-2017 school year as a second grade teacher and in 2017-2018 school year I joined the fifth grade team. I have had...

Weaver, Carrie

5th Grade Teacher

BA, ME

I am so excited to start another year at Malley Drive. I have taught in a variety of grades from Kindergarten to sixth grade. I have enjoyed all the jobs I have had but I have found a home with 5th grade students at Malley Drive. I look forward each day to sharing my love and passion for learning with the students...

Specials

Mealer, Jay

Art Teacher

MA

I am excited to guide students through new discoveries in art. I have been an art teacher since 2007. When I am not teaching I practice my own art, collect comic books, run marathons, and spend time hiking. I have two children; Escher (named after one of my favorite artists-M.C. Escher), and Aspen (named after I and...

Hoffman, Danielle

Music Teacher

BM, MM

Hello! I am Danielle Hoffman, Orff Certified music specialist at Malley Drive. I started playing the piano when I was five, and began clarinet when I was twelve. By age eight, I decided I wanted to be a musician, a music teacher by thirteen. I earned my Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of...

Glen, Loren

P.E. Teacher

BA, MA

Hello! My name is Loren Glen. I was born and raised in the Adams 12 school district. I attended college at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO and graduated (2014) with a degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Physical Education K-12. I am also currently extending my education and getting my Masters degree...

Support Services

Malleck, Lance

PEAK Director

Hello! My name is Lance Malleck and I am the Site Director for the PEAK Learning Center at Malley Drive. I am a Colorado native and absolutely love all this state has to offer. I started running the PEAK Learning Center at Malley in early 2017 and have loved every minute of it! I spent the previous 10 years running...

Wheeler, Michelle

Social Worker

BA, MSW, LCSW

Hi! My name is Michelle Wheeler. This is my first year at Malley Drive Elementary and I am thrilled to be a Malley Mustang! Prior to joining Adams 12, I worked at a middle and high school in Denver. One of the greatest joys of my career (and possibly my life) was watching those students who started with me as...

Rubio, Celene

Family Liaison

My name is Celene Rubio, I am the family liaison at Malley Drive Elementary. I was born in Mexico, raised in California and moved to Colorado 25 yrs. ago. I have lived in the Adams 12 district for 18 yrs. I have three wonderful children. I graduated from Abraham Lincoln HS, attended CCD and took a course in Early...

Hvidevold, Kari

Instructional Coach

BS, MS

Hi! My name is Kari Hvidevold (Ms. H) and I am so excited to join the team at Malley Drive. I have been teaching since 2001 after receiving my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University. In 2008 I earned my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught all grades from...

Weineck, Julia

Reading Interventionist

BA, MA

Hello, my name is Julia Weineck. I have been teaching since 2002. In that time, I have taught 1st grade for 3 years, 2nd grade for 6 years, and 3rd grade for a year in the public schools. In addition, for two years I taught English in South Korea, which also gave me the opportunity to travel around Asia; this was such...

ELL

Fillmore, Jane

ELD Teacher

MA

Hello Parents and Students! My name is Ms. Fillmore and I am one of the ELD teachers at Malley Drive. I earned my degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Colorado at Denver. I also have an endorsement in teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students. I have taught at Malley Drive since...

Mwamba, Jonabelle

ELD Teacher

BA, MA, MEd

My passion has always been teaching. I started out as a paraprofessional at Brighton School District. I attended University of Colorado-Boulder where I earned my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a K-12 ESL Endorsement and Grand Canyon University with a Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to...

Special Ed

Messerschmitt, Mike

SSN Teacher

BA, MEd

Hello, my name is Mike Messerschmitt and I am the SSN teacher here at Malley Drive Elementary. I have been teaching in the field of special education since 2005. I have worked in mild/moderate classrooms, autism classrooms, as well as significant needs classrooms in California and around the Front Range here in...

Barnhardt, Shawna

SSN Paraeducator

BA

I received a degree in Sociology from Western State College of Colorado in 1994, where I met and married my husband. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and watching my girls compete all year round in dance, soccer and swimming.

Magness, Teresa

SSN Paraeducator

I have been in the Adams 12 School District for 15 years. I enjoy time with my family, reading, and walking.

Geisbush, Casandra

Speech & Language Specialist

This is my second year at Malley and my fifth year as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant! This year I am also the SLPA at North Star Elementary. I was born and raised in Colorado and attended Adams 12 Kinder - 12th grade. I received my degree and SLPA license from the University of Northern Colorado. Go Bears...

Poland, Amanda

Speech & Language Specialist

BS, MS

I'm so excited to start my year at Malley Drive Elementary! This is my 1st year at Malley and 15th year as a Speech Language Pathologist. I've worked in several different settings including skilled nursing, children’s hospital, private practice, middle school and preschool. I have always had a passion for working...

Malone, Myndee

Learning Specialist

BA, MA

My name is Myndee Malone and I am one of the new learning specialists (special education teacher). I am a native of Colorado and at this time have no desire to live anywhere else. I love the outdoors, sports, hanging with my family, and just being constantly active. I got married in 2017 and currently have one...

Robinson, Mary

Learning Specialist

Hello my name is Mary Robinson and I am one of the Learning Specialist at Malley Drive Elementary. I have been a special education teacher since 2011. This is my first year in Adams12. I have previously taught elementary in Denver and Westminster. My masters degree is in special education and I hold an elementary...

Wideman, Nicol

Learning Specialist

Hello Malley Families, I'm so excited to start my first year at Malley Elementary! I am one of the new Learning Specialists (special education teachers) this year. I have a dual licensure in elementary education and special education. I also have my master's degree in special education. I have been working...

Health

Hill, Christy

Physical Therapist

BA, BS

I graduated with a degree in physical therapy from UCHSC. I have worked with the students in this school district to help improve their motor skills since graduating (almost 29 years). I work with children to increase their access to education and their environment. This could include fine motor for writing and...

Library

Loesel, Kristen

Teacher Librarian

BA, MA

It’s seems like I’ve always been a teacher! I started my career as a Water Safety and Swimming Instructor while I was still in high school, and I was a Ski Instructor in college. After earning my Bachelor’s degree, I moved to Colorado and became a Certified Elementary (K-6) Teacher. I began working in Adams12 School...

LaRoche, Tammie

Media Clerk , Paraeducator

My name is Tammie LaRoche and I am the Media Tech at Malley Drive Elementary. I began this adventure working at Westview Elementary as a Student Monitor. From there I became a classroom paraprofessional at Rocky Mountain Elementary. For the past 15 years, Malley has been my home. My position at Malley allows me the...

BASE

Clear, Brittany

BASE Director

Hi Malley Families- My name is Brittany Clear, I am the BASE site Director here at Malley Drive. I was born and raised right here in Colorado where I grew up going to Adams 12 schools. I started working for BASE in 2004 at Meridian Elementary when I was just 17 and still in high school myself. I have worked...

Custodial

Barber, Will

Head Custodian

Hi All, Welcome to Malley Dr. Elementary, Home of the Mighty Mustangs! My name is Will Barber, I'm the head custodian at Malley. I'm a second generation Colorado native, and proud graduate of South Denver High. After graduation I joined the Navy to travel and see the world, but mostly saw a lot of water, the Pacific...

Turgeon, Shirley

Custodian

Welcome to Malley!

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