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Administration

Frankenfeld, Stephanie

Principal

EdS, BA, MA

My name is Stephanie Frankenfeld and I am excited to be North Mor’s Principal. I cannot wait to meet the students and families of North Mor. The three things I want you to know about me is that I care deeply for the students, I believe that every student deserves a great educational experience, and I want the...

Costa, Jeanna

Assistant Principal

BA, MA

I am honored to join the North Mor community as your Assistant Principal. I have served in Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2001 as an intermediate teacher, Reading Interventionist, and Instructional Coach. I grew up in Adams 12 as a student and graduated from Horizon High School where I attended with my husband. ...

Office

Maestas, Shay

Office Manager

Mrs. Maestas is the Office Manager at North Mor Elementary.

Adams, Robin

Secretary

Ms. Adams is the Secretary at North Mor Elementary.

Preschool

Martinez, Gina

Preschool Director , Preschool Teacher

Hello my name is Gina Martinez. This is my 10th year working for Adams 12. I started out my career in Adams 12 working in BASE and monitoring students during lunch and recess. I knew all my life I was meant to be a teacher. I was hired at North Mor as a preschool site leader in the Bear Cub room then became the...

Fields, Michelle

Preschool Teacher

Hello my name is Michelle Fields. This is my 3rd year working for Adams 12. I was hired at North Mor as a preschool site leader. I moved here from Oklahoma with my husband Leontae and my two sons Bishop and Noah. Bishop has now moved on to middle school but atteneded North Mor as his first school experience in...

Tenorio, Vanessa

Preschool Teacher

Hi my name is Vanessa, I am the Teacher in the Kittens room. This is my second year teaching Preschool here at North Mor. I have been in Early Childhood for 10 years. I love teaching preschool and enjoy all the exploring, learning, and fun we get to have. I was born and raised here in Colorado, and I'm so ...

Vigil, Linda

Preschool Teacher

Hello my name is Linda Vigil. I have worked in childcare for 40+ years and loved every minute. I am a native to Colorado. I have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. I love being a grandma and doing fun projects with my grandkids. I love riding motorcycles, dancing, spending time with family and friends. I enjoy hiking...

Kindergarten

Anello, Felicity

Kindergarten Teacher

Hi Everyone! I have been a teacher at North Mor Elementary since 2015! I have absolutely loved being part of this North Mor family.

Coryell, Lindsey

Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! I have been teaching at North Mor Elementary since 2013 and love being a part of the North Mor family! I love teaching Kindergarten and look forward to all of the fun we will have learning this year. I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado.

Maestas, Holly

Kindergarten Teacher

BA, MA

Hi! My name is Holly Maestas. I have been a teacher here at North Mor since 2013. I love North Mor and have called it home since I walked through the doors years ago. The staff here is warm, caring, and absolutely amazing!! I love Kindergarten and all of the fun that goes along with teaching it. In our classroom, I...

1st Grade

Beehler, Tonia

1st Grade Teacher

BA

Hi! I’m a first grade teacher at North Mor Elementary. I’ve been teaching since 1992 and I’ve loved every minute. I’ve taught first grade for most of these years but spent a little time in second grade as well. I love the laughter, creativity, and the love of learning I get to experience every day. I grew up...

Collins, Janell

1st Grade Teacher

Hi I'm Janell Collins. I have taught 1st or 2nd grade since 1995. I have been part of the North Mor family since 2003. I know I have the best job in the world because every day I have the opportunity to experience the enthusiasm kids have for acquiring knowledge and watch them grow and learn. When I'm not at...

Shuck, Amanda

1st Grade Teacher

I'm a first grade teacher. I have been teaching since 2010. During that time I have taught two years in second grade and the rest in first grade. I came to North Mor in the fall of 2014 and couldn't be happier about the choice. I love how positive the community and staff is. Teaching kids how to read, write, and...

2nd Grade

Livingston, Kay

2nd Grade Teacher

I have had the pleasure of calling North Mor my home since 2003. I tought 1st grade until 2011 and then made the switch to 2nd grade. I love our little school and can't wait to get to know my new group of littles. I have been married since 2005 and became a mom to twins in 2009. The twins attend North Mor, as...

Schade, Kathy

2nd Grade Teacher

BA, MSEd

Hi Vikings! I am Mrs. Schade! I have been teaching here at North Mor since 1997 and have loved every minute of it! I taught first grade my first year here and looped with my students. And I've been teaching second grade ever since!!! WOW!! I enjoy getting to know kids and their families and watching their...

Stellish, Erin

2nd Grade Teacher

Hi Everyone :) I am so excited to be teaching at North Mor! I currently taught in APS before coming "home" in 2016 to Adams 12 where I grew up. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade. I have my Master's in English as a Second language and graduated from Metropolitan State College. I have a passion...

3rd Grade

Drogheo, Marcia

3rd Grade Teacher

I graduated from The University of Northern Colorado in 1995 and was a substitute in Adams 12 until I was hired to teach Kindergarten here at North Mor in 1996. I taught one year of Kindergarten and have taught 3rd Grade ever since. I love our North Mor community! It is wonderful place to be. I am a Colorado...

Keahey, Carrie

3rd Grade Teacher

I am originally from Texas, but I moved to Colorado in 1997 while I was in high school. I graduated from CU Boulder in 2003 with a degree in Accounting, then went back to school in 2008 to become a teacher. I taught 1st grade for 5 years before I joined the English Language Learning department in Adams 12. I came...

Stout, Tiffany

3rd Grade Teacher

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better. My name is Tiffany Stout, and I have been teaching since 1998. I've taught several grade levels from third to eighth grade and each one is special in its own way. My teaching career started in my hometown of Fresno, California with the Central Unified...

4th Grade

Carroll, Lisa

4th Grade Teacher

BA

Hello, I am Lisa Carroll. I am so excited to be a 4th grade teacher at North Mor! This is a fun, friendly community that I have called home since 2016. After graduating college, I substituted in all grades, K-5 and music until I was hired to teach 3rd grade in Denver Public Schools. I absolutely loved it. I ended up...

Dunnam, Cassie

4th Grade Teacher

BA, MA

Hello! My name is Cassie Dunnam. I have been teaching 4th grade at North Mor since 2013. I enjoy teaching the upper elementary grades because of the thoughtful conversations I am able to have with the students. I also love finding new ways to have our students emerse themselves in constructive technology...

Lumley, Stephanie

4th Grade Teacher

Fourth grade teacher It is with great pleasure that I am teaching at North Mor again this year. I have been teaching since 2006, primarily in the fourth grade. I have lived on each coast and a few places in between! I even spent a semseter of college studying in France. I enjoy sharing my experiences from these...

5th Grade

Alvarez, Jorge

5th Grade Teacher

Mr. Alvarez' Awesome Fifth Graders! I have been a fifth grade teacher at North Mor since 2013. Started teaching in 2010. Grew up in Brighton, CO and went to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). I enjoy working with students, and providing them the support they need to be successful in middle school. Hablo...

Brounstein, Erin

5th Grade Teacher

MA

I have been at North Mor Elementary since 2008. I've taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade and 5th grade. In addition, I've been a para-professional and a substitute teacher at the school. I love working here because of the community at North Mor! The North Mor staff and students make it a great place to come to everyday!...

Garlick, Elizabeth

5th Grade Teacher

MEd, MA, MBA

I have been a proud North Mor Viking since 2015. Prior to teaching at North Mor, I was a non-profit educator in science and technology. My teaching philosophy involves fun, movement, music, mindfulness and inquiry. In my free time, I enjoy science, science fiction, comic books, gardening, cooking, hiking and running...

Specials

Scotland, Danielle

Art Teacher

MA

I have been at North Mor since 2009, and feel incredibly grateful to call such an amazing place "home"! So much so, that I have chosen to enroll my own two kiddos at NME. I have my Masters in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity from the University of Colorado, and my Undergraduate in Art Education from...

Morrill, Amy

Music Teacher

BME

Hello North Mor family! I joined the teaching staff here in 2004 and have loved it ever since. We are going to have a blast learning about and making music together! When I'm not teaching I love to spend time with my wonderful husband and 2 growing boys. I also like to dance, hang out with friends, watch sports and...

Davis, Jacob

P.E. Teacher

BA, MA

Hello, my name is Jacob Davis, but better known as Coach Davis. I have been teaching physical education since 2016. In my free time I like to coach Football and Track and field at the high school level. I also enjoy lifting weights, playing sports, playing video games, and enjoy spending time with my friends and...

Support Services

Jackson, Vanessa

Digital Literacy Teacher , TOSA

BA, MEd

I have been a teacher in Adams 12 schools since 2002. My passion is sharing my love of technology with students and teachers and developing 21st Century thinking skills together. As the Digital Literacy Teacher at North Mor, I am excited to help teachers and their students integrate technology into the classroom...

Bargas, Teresa

Paraeducator

Mrs. Bargas is a Paraprofessional at North Mor Elementary.

Peters, Sarah

Paraeducator

Harris, Brandi

Psychologist

Hello! I started as North Mor Elementary's School Psychologist in 2017. I have really enjoyed working within North Mor's community. I am originally from the east coast. I finished my bachelor's degree at University of Maryland, Baltimore County and my master's degree and specialist's degree were completed at...

McCoy, Dianne

Instructional Coach

BS

Welcome to North Mor Elementary! I have been in education since 1993. Almost all of those years have been right here at North Mor. I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Mixed Age First/Second. I have also worked as a Literacy Coach and currently serve the school as Instructional Coach. I...

Sanchez, Yesenia

Family Outreach Liaison

Hello North Mor families. I am excited to be your Family Outreach Liaison. I am looking forward to meeting and working with families, students, and staff. I grew up in the Adams 12 School District. I attended Coronado Hills, Thornton Middle School and graduated Thornton High School. When I am not at school I...

ELL

Deshpande, Manjiri

ELL Teacher

Hello! My name is Manjiri Deshpande and I am an ESL teacher at Northmor since 2017. I completed my graduation in Microbiology but found passion in teaching. I have been teaching since 2000 and was a 3rd grade teacher in India. When I am not teaching, I like to cook and go for long walks. I love to read and...

Dickinson, Julie

ELL Teacher

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. I have been at North Mor since 2004. I taught 3rd grade for 8 years and this will be my 7th year as an ESL teacher. I love getting to work with kids from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade, as well as getting to work with some of the same...

Special Ed

Rael, Jennifer

Speech & Language Specialist

Hi Everyone! I have been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2012. I received my Bachelor's of Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I went on and received my Master's of Science from the University of Nebraska, Kearney. I enjoyed my time in Nebraska, however, I was eager to get back to Colorado and...

Miller, Valerie

Learning Specialist

MEd, BA

Welcome! I am a Learning Specialist at North Mor Elementary School. I work with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. I graduated with my Masters of Education in December 2008 and began teaching in a significant support needs program in Adams 12 in January 2009. In August 2014, I took a position as a...

Steel, Courtney

Learning Specialist

BA, MA

Greetings! I began teaching in 1999 in Colorado Springs, where I worked as a special education teacher and instructional coach until my family moved to the North Denver Metro area in 2013. I joined the 5 Star Schools as a learning specialist in December of 2013. In 2014, I graduated with my Master's of Arts in...

Health

Bejarano, Angela

Health Aide

Mrs. Bejarano is the Health Aide at North Mor Elementary.

Library

Wichael, Marlene

Media Clerk

Hello my name is Marlene Wichael. This is my 22nd year working for Adams 12. I started out my career in Adams 12 working in Special Education for three years and then moved into the library as a Media Technician. Out of my 22 years 3+ years have been here at North Mor. I was born and raised in North Dakota and...

BASE

Grace, Brittany

BASE Site Leader

Custodial

Almanza, Gilbert

Head Custodian , Head Custodian

Hello I'm the Head Custodian here at North Mor Elementary School call me or e-mail me if you have any questions.

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