Tellinger, Tracy
Principal
What an amazing opportunity to work with our brilliant STEM students, families, and staff. As part of the visionary team, I am honored to serve as Principal and to be a part of this rapidly growing community.
Staff Directory
Administration
The 2018-2019 school year begins Mr. Shields 18th year in education. He began his career at Thornton High School as a science teacher and spent his first eight years teaching chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, integrated science, health and his all-time favorite ocean marine biology. From there he accepted...
Office
Yamasaki, Julie
Office Manager
I've been employed with the Adams12 Five Star school district since 1996. I enjoy working with the staff, students and families at STEM Lab.
Stull, Robin
Secretary
I have been employed with Adams 12 Five Star School District since 2013. During that time, I have worked as a paraeducator, an office clerk, and now secretary...all at STEM Lab! I really enjoy interacting with students and their families. It is a privilege to be a part of the STEM Lab community!
Davis, Heather
Registrar
I have been with Adams12 for the past 7 years. This will be my third year with STEM Lab and I feel honored to be here! I know STEM Lab to be a place with staff who truly care for the children,families and one another. My goal is to make the office at STEM Lab a safe,warm and welcoming place for students, staff and...
Kindergarten
Bradford, Jina
Kindergarten Teacher
Jina holds a M.A. in Curriculum Instruction and a B.A. in Behavioral Science with an Elementary Education Licensure. Jina has been teaching Kindergarten for 11 years and is looking forward to her 12th year in Adams 12 here at STEM Lab. She loves all the new challenges and joy that STEM Lab provides. Jina is a native...
Crump, Teri
Kindergarten Teacher
Teri Crump holds a M.ED: Creative Arts in Learning, a B.A.: Behavioral Science with an Elementary Education Licensure, an A.A.: Graphic Design and Multimedia, and is a Mimio Certified Trainer.
Teri is a native of Colorado where she is proud to have attended Adams 12 Five Star Schools from Kindergarten through...
1st Grade
Niki holds a M.A. in Reading with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist, and a B.A. in English and Elementary Education. Niki has taught Kindergarten and first grade, and is looking forward to her seventh year in Adams 12.
Niki loves the energy and new challenges that STEM Lab provides. STEM students have a very...
Henderson, Alayna
1st Grade Teacher
Alayna is a National Board Certified Teacher with certification as an Early Childhood Generalist. She is a native Floridian where she taught grades K-3 and served as staff developer for literacy and math, demonstration classroom teacher, action research coach, and trainer for the New Jersey Writing Project in...
2nd Grade
This is Ms. Rooney's 5th year teaching at Stem and beforehand she taught in Aurora Public schools where she taught 3rd and 4th grade along with a preschool background! She is a Colorado native and graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies; plus a M.A. in Elementary...
Jenny holds a M.A. in Educational Leadership Policies and Studies, a B.A. in Communications and Theatre with an emphasis in Public Relations. She has been a Literacy and Student Achievement Coach, an Educational Consultant, has taught Kindergarten through 3rd Grades, coordinated/directed programs, and was a Chapter...
3rd Grade
Briggs, Sharon
3rd Grade Teacher
Sharon Briggs has worked for Adams12 School District for the last 20 years and looks forward to continuing her career at STEM Lab School! She recieved her BA for the University of Colorado Denver and her teaching license from Metro State College in Denver. She grew up in Boulder and loves the outdoors and camping...
Vanderbeck, Jamie
3rd Grade Teacher
Jamie Vanderbeck is a third grade teacher. She is a native of Colorado, and has enjoyed raising three children. She is a Certified Elementary school teacher (K-6) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, as well as a Multicultural Education degree from the University of Colorado. Inquiry Based Learning...
4th Grade
Basile, Stephanie
4th Grade Teacher
Stephanie holds an M.A. in Elementary Education with a Math and Science focus. Stephanie grew up in Massachusetts and received her B.A. At Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. She loves taking classes and exploring new ways to challenge and engage her students. During time away from school she enjoys...
Santella, Mathis
4th Grade Teacher
I am a Colorado native and very proud of it. I was a “computer geek” before going back to college and earning my bachelor’s degree in human development and elementary education from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I am currently attending the University of Denver where I am working on a master’s degree in...
5th Grade
After nearly 3 decades as an educator, Mr. H is elated to call the 5th grade at STEM Lab School his home.
Originally from the Hawaiian Islands, he began his teaching career in New York after completing a Bachelors of Science at the State University of New York at Fredonia. However, as serendipity is often woven...
As an Adams 12 Graduate, I am very proud to enter my 10th year of teaching in this district. I have had the privilege of teaching 5th grade for 8 of those 10 years, and have found it to be my favorite grade. I received my Bachelor's degree from Metropolitan University of Denver, and then continued my education...
Middle School
Brenner, Jonathan
Middle School Social Studies Teacher , 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Originally from Iowa, I grew up in the small town of Bettendorf. After a few visits to Colorado, my wife and I decided to make it our permanent home. While in Colorado, I attended Metro State where I followed my passions for history and teaching, receiving my respective degrees. I enjoy hiking, or relaxing at home...
Ms. David is delighted to be a part of the STEM Lab and 6th and 8th grade middle school team! Working as an educator in several different capacities throughout the past 28 years, she is thankful for the opportunity to continue her journey here at STEM... to grow as an educator with unique students and staff...
Ms. Horst is excited to be in her fifth year at STEM and eighteenth year teaching. This year she will be teaching sixth and seventh grade and looks forward to getting to know another fabulous group of STEM students.
She is a Colorado native who enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Overboe, Jon
6th Grade Math Teacher , 7th Grade Math Teacher
Jon Overboe is a 6th and 7th grade math teacher at STEM Lab. He has been teaching math for 26 years and has been in Adams 12 School District for 17 years all at the middle school level. He enjoys middle schoolers because every day brings unique challenges and watching middle school students as their eyes open to...
Erin Brabant is excited to be in her 12th school year teaching middle school in Adams 12. Erin grew up in Long Island, NY. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Earth Science and her Master of Science in Adolescence Education from Dowling College in New York. In the classroom, Erin strives to create a motivating...
Jessica Johnson is a 7th and 8th grade math teacher. This is her 10th year teaching and her first year at STEM Lab. She taught for 7 years at the high school level and this will be her third year teaching middle school. She hopes to create a welcoming and safe classroom for all students since Math can be a scary and...
Marchand, Christy
7th Grade Science Teacher
Ms. Marchand teaches seventh grade science and engineering. Previously, she received a B.S in Biology from California State University, Sacramento and a Master’s degree specializing in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before being at STEM Lab, she worked as a middle school...
Jess Noffsinger teaches 8th grade Science and Engineering at STEM Lab. She received her Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines and earned her teaching credential through the Teacher In Residence program. Mrs. Noffsinger has a masters in Educational Administration from DU. She has taught in...
Additional Teachers
Amber Schlueter received her Bachelors of Fine Art degree with a concentration in Art Education from Metropolitan State University. Amber has been a practicing practicing metal artist for the past 8 years and has been involved in many mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, and fibers. Amber is a Colorado...
Mr. Gonci is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early to Middle Childhood Physical Education. Mr Gonci is originally from Connecticut and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology: Physical Education Pedagogy from the University of New Hampshire. He holds a Master of Arts in Physical...
Stafford, Charles
P.E. Teacher
I am proud to say that I am a Colorado native who loves everything about Colorado. I love that we can experience all four seasons and I try to take advantage outdoors as much as possible. On the weekends, with my wife and two young girls, we will most likely be up in mountains at Winter Park taking advantage of...
Ms. Smith loves being the Music Teacher at Stem Lab! She received her Masters of Music Education with an emphasis in Ethnomusicology from the University of Colorado Boulder and recieved her Bachelors of Music Education at Florida State University. Ms. Smith holds certification in all three Orff Schulwerk levels and...
Xiong-Thao, Yeudi
ELL Teacher
Yeudi holds a M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum from University Colorado at Denver with an emphasis in ESL/Bilingual Education and a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an Elementary Education Licensure. She has been a literacy interventionist and has taught first and second grade for 11 years. Since 2009, Yeudi has taught...
Matthew Klaver received his undergraduate education at University of Colorado at Denver and is current working on his Master's in Education. He has been a Learning Specialist for 4 years and has been working with Special Needs students for 8 years. His teaching experience working with students with significant...
Last, Susan
Learning Specialist
Susan Last received a Master's in education from Regis University and is licensed as a Special Education Generalist for ages 5 through 21 years. Mrs. Last has been working in special education since 2008 and has taught at STEM Lab since 2011. She has taught students with significant support needs, emotional...
I have been an educator for over 30 years. Most of my classroom teaching experience is in the primary grades primarily in kindergarten. I am a Google Certified Innovator as well as a Google Educator Level 1 and 2. Recently, I have become a Code.org Facilitator and a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. My Masters of...
Support Staff
Ms. Calderon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from CU Boulder and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in technology from the University of Colorado, Denver. Before teaching, she worked in several medical laboratories. She has worked in Adams 12 since 1999. In that time she has...
Dan Wiske has been a counselor in the district for 13 years, and he's extremely excited for his first at STEM Lab. He is a product of Adams 12 and Colorado native. Mr. Wiske will be working with all grade levels on academics, career interests, and social/emotional topics.
This is my first year working at Adams 12, and first year working in education for K-8. I previously worked at Front Range Community College where I helped students understand their billing statements and what payment options were there for them. I'm a product of Adams 12; I attended Thornton Elementary, Thornton...
Couture, Cheryl
Paraeducator
Cheryl Couture has been a classroom para since 1999. She has worked with all K-5 grade levels and loves working with children. Finding her home at STEM Lab has been truly uplifting. Supporting students in their learning as well as their social skills are some of her favorite job duties. In her free time she...
Heine, Catherine
Paraeducator
Stutzman, Tracy
Paraeducator
Douglas, Indira
Media Clerk
Indira has been volunteering and working as a Library Media Clerk, first at Riverdale Elementary, and now at STEM Lab for the last 4 years. She is an avid reader, researcher, and loves helping our kids discover new interests and explore the world thru books. She was raised in Brazil and Japan, graduating from...
Parker, Veronica
BASE Director
Native to Colorado, Veronica (Ronnie) has been in the Adams 12 BASE program since 2012, and STEM Lab BASE for most of those years. Ronnie has worked her way up in the BASE program, first starting as an Aide at Silver Creek, then came to STEM Lab as the second-in-charge. Ronnie jumped at the opportuntiy to become...
St Onge, Jennifer
Health Aide
Kokatnur-Lemercier, Vinita
Speech & Language Therapist
Vinita Kokatnur-Lemercier has been working as a speech-language pathologist in the hospital, private practice, and school settings for the past 16 years. Specializing in child and adult speech and language therapy and assessment. She has 3 sons and is always on the soccer field! She enjoys traveling all over the world...
Dr. Albanes has been a school psychologist for 6 years. She has a Ph.D. in child, family, and school psychology from the University of Denver and a M.S. in clinical psychology from Loyola University. Prior to her practice in the schools, Dr. Albanes worked in clinical psychology at Johns Hopkins University, and the...
Whitney, Rosa
Student Monitor
I have been an Adams 12 district parent since 2015, and I started working at Stem Lab in March of 2017.
I work for BASE (before and after school enrichment) as a Site Leader and I work as a Student Monitor as well in the mornings. I watch all the recesses, and middle school and first grade lunch. If you have a...
Berger, Sarah
Instructional Coach
Soukup, Tyler
Security
Custodial
Gonzales, Stephanie
Custodial Staff
I'm the new lead at Stem Lab I love working with peolpe who care about the students and staff, Adams 12 is wonderful to work for I'm glad to be apart of Stem Lab.
Meir, Jennifer
Custodial Staff
I am the new head custodian at STEM Lab. I am a graduate of District 12 and have been employed with them since 2014. I am excited at the opportunity of serving all the students and staff here at STEM and look forward to a bright future with the district. I have 4 children, 2 of which attend one of our local...
Middleton, Deborah
Custodial Staff
I was raised in Leadville, CO. elevation 10,152 feet, loved growing up there. Have worked for Adams 12 for ten years, the longest work place ever. I am very happy to be here at STEM Lab, its like part of my family!!!