Swanson Interventionist
We work collaboratively with students, parents, and teachers to help every child reach their highest potential.
Wendy Legault
Literacy Interventionist
Hello! This is my 8th year as a literacy interventionist at Swanson! I have been teaching in Jeffco for 19 years with a variety of experience in the primary grades and prior to that 17 years in early childhood. I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I am certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education. I love working with students helping them to become life-long readers. Outside of school, I've lived in Colorado most of my life, I enjoy everything from hiking, golfing, fishing, camping and most importantly I love spending time with my family as well as my furry family, Stella and Roxie. Swanson is an amazing community, and I look forward to each new year with Swanson Families!
CONTACT: wendy.legault@jeffco.k12.co.us
Claire Leichty
Special Education- Learning Specialist
I was born and raised in Ohio. I moved to Colorado in the summer of 2022 and joined the Swanson team for the 22-23 school year. I graduated from the University of Toledo with my Bachelors in Special Education and received my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. I have been teaching for 9 years in multiple different states and different types of classrooms. I also worked as a behavior therapist full time for 2 years and part time for another year. It has been a wonderful time joining this Colts family.
Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends. I do a lot of hiking and enjoy spending time outside! I swam in college so it is always fun to get back in the pool for a nice swim.
CONTACT
claire.leichty@jeffco.k12.co.us
Devin Madrid
Special Education- Learning Specialist
Hello! This is my 2nd year teaching and 2nd year at Swanson. I gradated from Metropolitan State University of Denver where I received my Bachelors of Arts in Special Education. Growing up I struggled a lot in school and received Special Education services throughout my time in school. Now, I want to help students like me learn, grow, and see the potential they have in themselves to be the best student they can be!
I look forward to working with your student and if you need to contact me, you can feel free to reach out with any questions and concerns.
Contact Information:
Devin.Madrid@jeffco.k12.co.us
Kristen Burback
Special Education Social Worker
Hello! My name is Kristen Burback and I am the special education school social worker at Swanson! I can hardly believe this will be my 9th year in Jeffco. I love seeing our AMAZING Swanson Colts grow in their emotion regulation and social skills each year, and am excited for the work we will do together this year!
Some fun facts about me:
I love Disney and have participated in a half marathon at both Disney World and Disneyland.
I have a 3 year old pup named Ezra who is such a goofball, that we gave him the nickname "Dingbat". Some of your kiddos have enjoyed peeking in on him online while he's at doggy daycare.
One of my favorite pastimes is playing board and card games with friends and family (if you love board or card games, I'd love for you find me and share about your favorites).
Michelle Coolidge
Occupational Therapist
I have been an Occupational Therapist for 6 years and my passion is supporting kids in their development to independence! I have worked all around the country in hospitals, home health, early intervention and outpatient clinics. I serve children at Swanson, Weber, Thomson and Lawrence elementary schools. When I am not at schools, I spend as much time as possible outside camping, running, climbing, biking and snowboarding. I can't wait to get to know your little ones!
CONTACT:
Amy Lynch
Speech-Language Pathologist
This is my 4th year as a Speech-Language Pathologist and I am thrilled to be a part of the Swanson Team! I have worked in education in various roles including ABA therapy & special education since 2014. I am a parent of a JeffCo student. I enjoy working with children of all ages, abilities, and I am passionate about learning right alongside the children I work with. I love collaborating with families, parents/guardians, teachers and staff to support communication in and out of the classroom. My passions include teaching social skills, speech sounds, and language therapy using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) both in the general education and ASD populations. I am looking forward to a fantastic school year!
Outside of work, I love to spend time hiking, paddle boarding, and mountain biking with my daughter.
Darcy Sowards
Speech-Language Pathologist
I have been a SLP for over 35 years and have been working in Jefferson County Public Schools since 2002. Before that I was able to support communication skills in different settings in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. I’m new to Swanson this year and am excited to get to know the students! I’ll be serving students at both Swanson and Hackberry Hill this year. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, art, and theater.
CONTACT
darcy.sowards@jeffco.k12.co.us