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Through working together for weeks and chatting about the difficulties and successes of remote learning, there was an unexpected surge of creativity, and our podcast was born! Although some of our original podcast creators have moved on to other endeavors, we want to share a little bit about the current members of the Behavior Team.
Through working together for weeks and chatting about the difficulties and successes of remote learning, there was an unexpected surge of creativity, and our podcast was born! Although some of our original podcast creators have moved on to other endeavors, we want to share a little bit about the current members of the Behavior Team.
My name is Kate Werder, and I have been on the Behavior Team since 2015. I was originally born in New York but grew up in Narberth, PA, a little town outside Philadelphia. Before working as a behavior coach, I worked as a one-on-one in an Autism classroom, and it was there that I found a passion for helping students gain the skills they need to lead independent and meaningful lives. Currently, I live in Denver with my husband and two cats. In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, reading, cooking, making art, and seeing live music. My undergrad is in psychology, and I am certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in School Psychology at the University of Colorado.
Hello, my name is ShaLonda Woods. I'm married with two awesome boys by the names of Iman and Savaughn. This is my 9th year working for Denver Public Schools, and as an alumni, I feel honored to be able to serve in the community I grew up in. I graduated from Langston University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I learned I had a passion for working with children at the early age of 13 when a youth counselor at my church pointed out how much the children would look up to me and how I had the ability to make a difference in their lives. I believe in excellence and have dedicated my talents and creative abilities to assure the successful accomplishment of students.
Melanie Richards: Lead Behavior Coach
Hello! I was born and raised in East Tennessee, then moved to Colorado in 2018 with my dog, Chloe Jo. I enjoy unhurried time with friends and family, playing music, hiking, and traveling to tropical beaches.
When I joined the Behavior Team, I couldn’t have imagined the incredible journey it would take me on!
Rachael Overbey
Hi! I am a British-born queer woman who loves to crochet and owns two sugar gliders, Wicket and Cricket.
I started working for DPS in 2016 as a health tech and SPED paraprofessional. I joined the Behavior team in 2018, which is the best decision and opportunity I have ever taken.
Jennie Mendoza-Vazquez
Hi! I am Jennie and I have been working for Denver Public Schools on and off since 2000. and have been on the Behavior Team for 2 years. I am Chicana-Mexicana fourth generation on my mother's side and first generation on my father's. I love to relax and destress in nature, especially around water.
William Moore
Hi, I am William Moore. I am a Colorado native and have enjoyed working with young people for many years and joined the Behavior Team in 2018.
When I am not spending time with my wife, you can find me fishing next to the lake enjoying the peace and quiet.
Rebecca Jacobs
Hello! I enjoy spending my free time with my main pup Faelen, typically trying to find water, or playing fetch at the park. Other fun activities I love are watching sports (particularly baseball), knitting, yoga, and eating.
The Behavior Team has been the most important and impactful work experience I have been involved with thus far!
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