Counseling Biographies

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.  

After graduating from Smoky Hill High School, I attended Baker University and majored in Theatre.  I added a Psychology major which became my passion.  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 13th year at Sierra, and I love working with middle school students!  My enjoy career and college exploration, although I also love organizing backpacks, helping with academic struggles, and listening to students who are struggling with social and emotional concerns.   I am passionate about making sure school is a safe and welcoming place for every student.

I have an amazing husband who teaches math at Sierra, and two incredible boys who are the light of my life.   I am currently trying to learn Spanish to better support our multilingual families which is another passion of mine!

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 

Hello Sierra Families, Staff and Students!  I am excited to work with you and your students. My goal this school year is to prepare our 8th grade students for high school, both academically and socially. 

This is my 2nd year at Sierra, I am lucky to be a part of an amazing counseling team and blessed to work with our awesome students everyday.  My passion for school counseling was born out of rich previous careers in helping professions.  I retired from a 25 year career in law enforcement with the rank of Lieutenant. I hold teaching licenses in both New Jersey and Colorado, and taught for 3 years in Aurora before deciding to pursue a career as a School Counselor. I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Master’s degree in Education and Supervision, Master’s Degree in Reading/Literacy Education and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Additionally, I have just received my Licensed Practical Counselor Candidate license as well. 

I am originally from New Jersey and if you “tawk” to me you will hear my accent and we will have a good chuckle. I have a wonderful husband, Carlos, of over 29 years and two adult children, Matthew and Olivia  as well as a wonderful son-in-law, Isaiah. Saving the best for last...I am also a grandparent, “Nonni” to two amazing granddaughter’s Brooklyn and Alani.

I'm excited to partner with you this school year.  Please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Email: Rmartinez1@dcsdk12.org

Phone: 303-387-3807