Each school year the Douglas County Special Education Advisory Committee (DCSEAC) accepts nominations for its Shining Star program. This award celebrates DCSD staff members who are providing outstanding service and care for students who receive special education services. Parents and families have nominated the following staff members for making a difference in the lives of their students.
Staff Name School
Renee Fenn Arrowwood Preschool
Shannon Slucter Arrowwood Preschool
Andrea Scott Buffalo Ridge Preschool
TJ Braun Castle Rock Middle School
Megan Henderson Castle Rock Middle School
Beth Brett Cherokee Trail Preschool
Madisen Scholfield Cherokee Trail Preschool
Regina Ordunez Clear Sky Preschool
Amy Bracken Clear Sky Preschool
Marilyn Mercer Clear Sky Elementary
Danielle Elliott Copper Mesa Elementary
Shelby Brinkman Copper Mesa Elementary
Alan Colson Copper Mesa Elementary
Bruce Jones Coyote Creek Elementary
Amy Sealock Coyote Creek Elementary
Jon Catto Cresthill Middle School
Tamra Cantar Cantril Preschool
Michelle Alqlaf Eldorado Preschool
Kelsey Mang Fox Creek Elementary
Beth Marafiote Gold Rush Preschool and Pine Grove Preschool
Pam Ditus Gold Rush Preschool
Lori Wheeler Heritage Elementary
Michele Gonzales Heritage Elementary
Sara Montelongo Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Julie Mooney Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Kim Cline Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Sara McLeod Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Shelly Steveson Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Alice Romano Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Tara Proctor Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Theresa O'Hearn Gay Highlands Ranch High - Preschool
Terry Willis Iron Horse Preschool
Mo Zell Iron Horse Preschool
Roxanne Aviles Leman Academy
Monica Vazquez Lone Tree Preschool
Kristen Shannon Mammoth Heights Preschool
Julie Shank Mountain Ridge Middle School
Beth Schneider Mountainview Preschool
Becky Lansville Northridge Elementary
Courtney Hoover Northridge Elementary
Ashley Ives Northridge Elementary
Madison Cole Northridge Elementary
Logan Krisl Northridge Elementary
Andrea Brinkerhoff Northridge Elementary
Lee Ann Eck Northridge Elementary
Lien Lao Shi Northridge Elementary
Christine Barnett Pine Grove Preschool
Patti Roberts Pine Lane Preschool
Leslie Gresham Pioneer Elementary
Erin Sakryd Prairie Crossing Preschool
Debra Blake Prairie Crossing Preschool
Lauren Howard Ranch View Middle School
Jessica Booker Redstone Elementary
Denise Botdorf Redstone Elementary
Peg Gerlach Redstone Preschool
Tricia Bostwick Rock Ridge Elementary
Scottie Martin Rock Ridge Elementary
Deborah Franklin Rock Ridge Preschool
Jennifer Massey Rock Ridge Preschool
Peter Thompson Rocky Heights Middle School
Amy Freeman Rocky Heights Middle School
Susan Vite Rocky Heights Middle School
Merritte Broxson Rocky Heights Middle School
Carla Christiansen Rocky Heights Middle School
Shana Fraley Rocky Heights Middle School
Colleen Pate Rocky Heights Middle School
Danica Waugh Rocky Heights Middle School
Melissa Montgomery Roxborough Primary
Julie Burkey Sagewood Middle School
Jill Coe Sedalia Preschool
Teresa Salerno Mountain Ridge Middle School
Sheryl Slechta Soaring Hawk Elementary
Danielle Kolojay Soaring Hawk Elementary
Amber Struthers South Ridge Elementary
Kris Hennig South Ridge Elementary
Kelsey Mang Fox Creek Elementary
Hollie Borrego Stone Mountain Elementary
Lisa Sage Stone Mountain Elementary
Sean Mahan Stone Mountain Elementary
Lori Sinclair Stone Mountain Elementary
Emily Jones Stone Mountain Elementary
Jami Masten Trailblazer Preschool
Amy Lunstra ThunderRidge High School
Ashley Roppolo ThunderRidge High School
Ana Lavin ThunderRidge High School
Tanya Vice ThunderRidge High School
Joanna Hutson ThunderRidge High School
Roseann Bodeman ThunderRidge High School
Allie Szabados ThunderRidge High School
Katherine Root ThunderRidge High School
Kelly Wood ThunderRidge High School
Kim Rupe ThunderRidge High School
Lauri Gallagher ThunderRidge High School
Lori McKnight ThunderRidge High School
Megan Welch ThunderRidge High School
Stephanie Weber ThunderRidge High School
Janelle Mack ThunderRidge High School
Brian Kelly ThunderRidge High School
Laurie Edmonstone ThunderRidge High School
Nichole Vande Vusse ThunderRidge High School
Kate Gresock Wildcat Mountain Elementary