Counseling Biographies
Tamra Maupin - 8th Grade Counselor for Students Last Name A-K
Hello Parents, Staff and Students! My name is Tamra Maupin and I am excited and honored to be part of the Sierra Counseling team and to work with your students! Parents and staff, my goal is to support you in the best way I know how while also advocating for students.
I grew up (at least my formative years) in Aurora Colorado and attended Smoky Hill High School. I decided that an out-of-state college would be best for me and my chosen major, and moved to Kansas to attend Baker University. I started and ended my time at Baker as a Theatre major, emphasizing in stage lighting design. I also majored in Psychology which became my passion after taking Psychology 101. I chose to pursue this passion after college and I worked in five different psychiatric hospitals with children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Through these experiences, and my volunteer time with a youth organization called Young Life, I decided that a school was where I was meant to be. I received my Masters Degree in Educational Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I began my school counseling career at ThunderRidge High School in Douglas County, where I was the Post-Graduate Coordinator and counselor for eight years. This is my 9th year at Sierra, and I love working with middle school students! My passion is career and college exploration, although I also enjoy organizing backpacks, helping with academic struggles, and listening to students who are struggling with social and emotional concerns.
I have an amazing husband who teaches Math at Sierra, and two incredible boys who are the light of my life.
Feel free to contact me if you ever have questions or concerns. I am here to help, and if I don't know the answer, I will find someone who does!
303-387-3844 tlmaupin@dcsdk12.org Tamra Maupin, Counselor
Tiffany Anderson - 8th Grade Counselor for Students Last Name L-Z
Hello SMS Parents, Students and Families! My name is Tiffany Anderson. I have been a school counselor for 8 years. I'm returning to Sierra Middle School after working at Pine Lane Elementary for the past 3 years. This is my 6th year at Sierra Middle School. Sierra is a wonderful place to be! My philosophy in being a school counseling is to inspire and empower students to be the best they can be. I am here to help support with academic, career and social emotional concerns.
I graduated from University of Northern Colorado in December of 2015 with a dual master's degree program in School and Clinical Counseling. Previous to my career in school counseling, I was a treatment counselor in a residential facility for teens. It was there I found that my passion was working with middle school age children in building resiliency and coping skills.
Outside of work, I enjoy crafting (diamond painting and loom knitting are my favorite) and spending time with my 4 year old daughter, husband, and two sweet skinny pigs.
I'm excited to partner with you this school year. Please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone.
Email - Tjanderson2@dcsdk12.org
Phone- 303-387-3814