Now accepting registrations for 2026-27 School Year. Please call our office at (720) 424-6980 today!
Ya estamos aceptando inscripciones para el año escolar 2026-27. ¡Por favor, llame a nuestra oficina al (720) 424-6980 hoy mismo!
አሁን ለ2026-27 የትምህርት ዘመን ምዝገባዎችን እየተቀበለ ነው። እባክዎን ዛሬውኑ በ(720) 424-6980 ቢሮአችንን ይደውሉ!
باب التسجيل للعام الدراسي 2026-2027 مفتوح الآن. يرجى الاتصال بمكتبنا اليوم على الرقم (720) 424-6980!
Les inscriptions pour l'année scolaire 2026-2027 sont désormais ouvertes. Veuillez appeler notre secrétariat au (720) 424-6980 dès aujourd'hui !
अब २०२६-२७ शैक्षिक वर्षको लागि दर्ताहरू स्वीकार गर्दै। कृपया आजै हाम्रो कार्यालयमा (७२०) ४२४-६९८० मा कल गर्नुहोस्!
Открыта запись на 2026–2027 учебный год. Пожалуйста, позвоните в наш офис по телефону (720) 424-6980 уже сегодня!
Hadda waxaan aqbalaynaa diiwaangelinta Sannad-dugsiyeedka 2026-27. Fadlan maanta wac xafiiskayaga (720) 424-6980!
Hiện đang nhận đăng ký cho năm học 2026-2027. Vui lòng gọi cho văn phòng chúng tôi theo số (720) 424-6980 ngay hôm nay!

Faculty and Staff

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Administration and Leadership Team

Office Staff

Photo Name Title Department Email
Diana Hernandez-Durán Office Manager Office Diana_Hernandez-Duran@dpsk12.net
Angelica Rivera School Operations Manager Office Angelica_Rivera@dpsk12.net

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Photo Name Title Department Email
Castromalaga headshot Ceci Castromalaga Early Childhood Education Teacher (ELA-S) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lidia_Castromalaga@dpsk12.net
Yolanda Hernandez Paraprofessional – ECE (ELA-S) Early Childhood Education (ECE) yhernan@dpsk12.net
Verania Santos Paraprofessional – ECE (ELA-S) Early Childhood Education (ECE) verania_santos@dpsk12.net
Tran headshot Nguyet Tran Early Childhood Education Teacher (ELA-E) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Nguyet_Tran@dpsk12.net
Eve Ulloa Paraprofessional – ECE (ELA-S) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Eve_Ulloa@dpsk12.net

Kindergarten

Photo Name Title Department Email
Brunner headshot Doug Brunner Kindergarten Teacher (ELA-E) Kindergarten Doug_Brunner@dpsk12.net
Jessica Metzler Kindergarten Teacher (ELA-E) Kindergarten Jessica_Metzler@dpsk12.net
Vivan Perez Paraprofessional – Kindergarten (ELA-S) Kindergarten Vivan_Perez@dpsk12.net
Brintha Periyasamy Paraprofessional – Kindergarten (ELA-E) Kindergarten Brintha_Periyasamy@dpsk12.net
Karen Reyes Rodriguez Paraprofessional – Kindergarten (ELA-E) Kindergarten k_reyes-rodriguez@dpsk12.net
Emma Ross Emma Ross Kindergarten Teacher (ELA-E) Kindergarten Emma_Ross@dpsk12.net
Aylin Torres-Cruz Paraprofessional – Kindergarten (ELA-S) Kindergarten Aylin_Torres-Cruz@dpsk12.net
Norma Velasco Kindergarten Teacher (ELA-S) Kindergarten Norma_Velasco@dpsk12.net

1st Grade

Photo Name Title Department Email
Vicky Gonzalez Paraprofessional – 1st Grade 1st Grade Victoria_Gonzalez@dpsk12.net
ANDREA RIOS CASTANO Andrea Rios Castano First Grade Teacher (ELA-S) 1st Grade Andrea_RiosCastano@dpsk12.net
Ruiz headshot Coral Ruiz First Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 1st Grade Coral_Ruiz@dpsk12.net
JAMIE GENTRY-WALKER Jamie Walker First Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 1st Grade jamie_gentry@dpsk12.net

2nd Grade

Photo Name Title Department Email
Ceniceros headshot Maria Ceniceros Second Grade Teacher (ELA-S) 2nd Grade Made_Ceniceros2@dpsk12.net
MARY ERLER Mary Erler Second Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 2nd Grade Mary_Erler@dpsk12.net

3rd Grade

Photo Name Title Department Email
Francisco Ambriz Paraprofessional – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Francisco_Ambriz@dpsk12.org
Alejandra Espinoza Third Grade Teacher (ELA-S) 3rd Grade Alejandra_Espinoza@dpsk12.net
Kristen Smith Kristen Smith Third Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 3rd Grade Kristen_Smith@dpsk12.net

4th Grade

Photo Name Title Department Email
Francisco Ambriz Paraprofessional – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Francisco_Ambriz@dpsk12.org
Markham headshot Jessica Markham Fourth Grade Teacher (ELA-S) 4th Grade Jessica_Markham@dpsk12.net
Jacob Small Fourth Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 4th Grade Jacob_Small@dpsk12.net

5th Grade

Photo Name Title Department Email
Francisco Ambriz Paraprofessional – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Francisco_Ambriz@dpsk12.org
Daniela Avila 5th Grade Teacher (ELA-A) 5th Grade Daniela_Avila@dpsk12.net
Alicia Ruiz-Godoy Fifth Grade Teacher (ELA-S) 5th Grade Alicia_Ruiz@dpsk12.net
Craig Sellers Fifth Grade Teacher (ELA-E) 5th Grade Craig_Sellers@dpsk12.net

Specials / Essentials

Photo Name Title Department Email
Sarah Land Performing Arts Teacher Specials Sarah_Land@dpsk12.net
Christina Lieberman Art and STL Teacher Specials Christina_Lieberman@dpsk12.net
Tammy McPherson Physical Education Teacher Specials Tammy_McPherson@dpsk12.net

Gifted and Talented Program

Photo Name Title Department Email
Valeria Nevarez-Varela Gifted and Talented Specialist (Tue) Gifted and Talented v_nevarez-varela@dpsk12.net

Intervention Team

Photo Name Title Department Email
Julie Acree Julie Acree Literacy Intervention Teacher Intervention and Support Team Julie_Acree@dpsk12.net
Shelly Flanagan Shelley Flanagan Literacy Intervention Teacher (ELA-S/E) Intervention and Support Team Shelley_Flanagan@dpsk12.net
Jacobson headshot Jessica Jacobson Math Intervention Teacher & Senior Team Lead Intervention and Support Team Jessica_Jacobson@dpsk12.net
Piper Lowrey Piper Lowrey Math Intervention Teacher Intervention and Support Team Piper_Lowrey@dpsk12.net
Estefania Palenzuela Literacy Intervention Teacher (ELA S/E) Intervention and Support Team Estefania_Palenzuela@dpsk12.net
Molly Sabo Molly Sabo Literacy Intervention Teacher & Senior Team Lead Intervention and Support Team Molly_Sabo@dpsk12.net

Special Education

Photo Name Title Department Email
Carlos Ambriz Paraprofessional – Special Education (K – 2nd MI-A 1:1) Special Education Carlos_Ambriz@dpsk12.org
Lottie Chavez Paraprofessional – Special Education (1:1) Special Education Lottie_Chavez@dpsk12.net
Sarah Childers Special Education M/M Teacher Special Education Sarah_Childers@dpsk12.net
Holly Comstock Special Education M/M Teacher Special Education Holly_Comstock@dpsk12.net
Sofia Enriquez Paraprofessional – Special Education (K – 2nd MI-A) Special Education Sofia_Enriquez@dpsk12.net
Sophie Forney Paraprofessional – Special Education K – 2nd MI-A Special Education Sophie_Forney@dpsk12.org
Mark Francis Mark Francis Special Education M/M Teacher Special Education Mark_Francis@dpsk12.net
Bryan Juarez Paraprofessional – Special Education (1:1) Special Education Bryan_Juarez@dpsk12.net
Mihan Lester Special Education MI-A Teacher & Team Lead Special Education Mihan_Lester@dpsk12.net
Siomara Lopez Paraprofessional – Special Education (3rd – 5th MI-A) Special Education Siomara_Lopez@dpsk12.org
Tricia Martinez Paraprofessional – Special Education (1:1) Special Education Tricia_Martinez@dpsk12.org
MELISSA MEDVED Melissa Medved Special Education MI-A Teacher Special Education melissa_medved@dpsk12.net
Alejandra Montes Paraprofessional – Special Education K – 2nd MI-A Special Education Alejandra_Montes@dpsk12.net
Wyatt Morse Paraprofessional – Special Education (3rd – 5th MI-A 1:1) Special Education Wyatt_Morse@dpsk12.org
Anna Sanderson Paraprofessional – Special Education (3rd – 5th MI-A) Special Education Anna_Sanderson@dpsk12.net
Kasandra Santana Paraprofessional – Special Education (1:1) Special Education Kasandra_Santana@dpsk12.net
Bryan Torres Paraprofessional – Special Education (3rd – 5th MI-A) Special Education Bryan_Torres@dpsk12.net
Leslie Valenzuela Paraprofessional – Special Education (3rd – 5th MI-A 1:1) Special Education Leslie_Valenzuela@dpsk12.org

Student Health and Well-being

Facilities and Operations

Photo Name Title Department Email
Sophia Cocas Discovery Link Coordinator Operations Sophia_Cocas@dpsk12.org
Idaly Duran-Aguirre Cafeteria Manager Operations Idaly_Duran-Aguirre@dpsk12.net
Ben Esquibel Facilities Manager Operations Ben_Esquibel@dpsk12.net
Shavon Medina Facilities Crew Lead Operations Shavon_Medina@dpsk12.net
Joel Stewart Data, Assessment, and Operational Support Specialist Operations Joel_Stewart@dpsk12.net
Tyler Wilkins Technology Representative (Mon/Thu) Operations Tyler_Wilkins@dpsk12.net