M.A., Educational Administration and Principal Licensure, University of Phoenix
Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure, Probe Program, University of Colorado
B.A., Theater, Eckerd College
From 2005-2009 David served as Principal at Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette CO.
Prior to Peak to Peak Charter School, Mr. Hazen was the Principal at The Center for Discovery Learning (K-12th grade charter school) in Lakewood, Colorado from 2000-2003. In addition, from 1994–2000 he was the Assistant Director for Projects, Americorps, National Civilian Community Corps, in Denver Colorado.
Bridge School offered me the opportunity to help create a reinvented high school for the 21st Century, one that truly meets the needs of all students. I am thrilled to work with such a great staff in such a worthy endeavor.
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Bruce Allen
English, Public Speaking, Humanities, Literature of Film, CREATIVE WRITING
B.A., English, Colorado State University
M.A., Curriculum Development, University of Colorado at Boulder
As an educator, Bruce has 36 years of experience teaching, including working with programs for the gifted and curriculum planning.
My interests include writing, chess, downhill/cross-country skiing, kayaking, biking, hiking, traveling, and reading.
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Henry Drake, M.A., LPC
ADVISORY
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Naropa University B.A., Environmental Studies, University of Colorado
Gestalt Certified Therapist 2006
As a former teacher at the Bridge School, I am honored to be involved with the school in a different capacity. My passion is to help adolescents develop in a social and emotional fashion. Bridge School has always emphasized the personal development of students as well as the academic. As a result, the Bridge school community has always been special to me and makes it personally rewarding for me to be involved with this program.
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Jay Droeger
Social Studies, Government
B.A., Environmental Biology, Minor in History, University of Colorado at Boulder
Colorado Teacher Certification 2001
Teaching social studies at Bridge School brings a world of culture, history and current events into the lives of my students. My hope is that these bright young minds will in turn bring intelligent and creative action back to the world.
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Jacie Engel
ART, Ceramics, P.E.
B.F.A., Art Education, Syracuse Univ.
Originally from central New York, Jacie earned her BFA in Art Education from Syracuse University. In 2006, motivated by the active and outdoor lifestyle, she made the decision to move to Boulder, Colorado. Now, she splits her time between teaching Art and PE at the Bridge School and working with little ones at a local preschool.
When not teaching, you'll find me trail running with my dog, snowboarding or testing my creative skills in the kitchen.
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Kim Gardner
English, Writer's Workshop, Spoken Word
B.A., English Literature, Davidson College
After teaching high school in the south for four years, Kim moved to Boulder with her husband and puppy. Kim is currently working on her Masters in English Literature at the University of Colorado, Boulder, which she plans to complete in the spring.
Teaching at Bridge School is a dream come true; I enjoy the personal relationships that I make with students and the flexibility that working in such an intimate environment affords.
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B.S., Biological Science, Minors in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Colorado State University
Plett is engaged in a lifelong quest to explore and understand the Universe. Her passions include being with her magical family, playing with explosives, making things fly, seeking stars, collecting dead things, staring at the sun, cataloging rocks, dabbling in the arts, scribbling, stuffing waveforms in her ears and photons in her eyes, growing things in her garden, and perplexing her students to activate their minds.
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Portia Hinshaw
Math, English, Social Studies
B.A., Sociology, DePauw University
M.S., Integrative Education, Vermont College/Union Institute
Teacher Certification, Stephens College (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies)
Teaching school is one of the greatest joys in my life. I love having a job that I look forward to coming to on a daily basis. The Bridge faculty members are inspiring, dedicated and fun, and the students are great.
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Carol Meier
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
BACK OFFICE
B.S. Computer Science, Univ. Pittsburgh, 1978
M.S. Computer Science, Univ. Pittsburgh, 1980
Carol does Bridge's bookkeeping, database management, web maintenance and staff technical support to feed her addiction to organizing data. Both of her children have attended Bridge School since 6th grade.
Full bio can be found at www.profcon.com.
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Lisa Phillips
Choral Music, Drama
B.M., Performance Music, University of Colorado at Boulder
M.M., Performance Music, Wichita State University
Lisa's long service at Bridge school teaching both drama and vocals has made her one of the most popular teachers.
One strength I bring to the classroom is my enthusiasm for connecting to the students.I am grateful to work in an environment like Bridge, which allows me the opportunity to share my passion for theatre with student on May Term trips.
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Shannon Powell
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, FRENCH
B.A., American Studies, French, and Women’s
Studies, Eckerd College
Shannon has experience teaching students at all levels from
preschool through college. She is excited
to be teaching at Bridge
School where she can develop
a closer, working relationship with her students.
A Florida native, I moved to Boulder
with my husband and two sons. When not
in the classroom, I enjoy running, swimming, skiing, camping, traveling, and
spending time with my family.
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Helen Ting
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
M.S. Pace University, New York
Helen is the voice and face in the front office of Bridge School.
I LOVE working with students, parents, staff at Bridge School!
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Jimena Ugaz
SPANISH
BA Hood College: Spanish and Chemistry
MA University of Colorado at Boulder: Latin American Contemporary Literature
PhD University of Colorado at Boulder: Latin American Contemporary Literature
Jimena has twelve years of experience teaching Spanish at the college level, both at CU-Boulder and at Middlebury College in Vermont.
Teaching at Bridge School gives me the opportunity to expand my pedagogical experience and to interact with a very committed group of students, teachers, and staff members.
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Dick Weeks
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
FORMER Head of School
Bridge School Co-Founder
B.A., Industrial Management, Clarkson University
M.A., School Administration, University of Denver
Ed.S., Guidance and Counseling, University of Colorado at Boulder
Working with youth has been Dick's passion for forty-two years. For bright
learners and highly motivated students, Bridge School, named in honor
of his grandfather, bridges the gap from surviving school and truly
thriving and provides a personalized education.
I love being and working in the outdoors and bicycling on my road bike.
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