Support Staff and Specialist

AMANDA CROSS (ILC Teacher)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: November 17th

• Color:  Pink, Purple, and Blue

• Treat or Snack Food: Smart Food Popcorn

• Cold Drink: Sprite

• Hot Drink: Vanilla White Mocha

• Candy: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks/Dutch Bros

• Flower/Plants: Sunflowers

• Places to Eat: Chick-Fil-A, Outback

• Places to Shop: Target

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Volleyball and Snowboarding

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support: Colorado Minature Schnauzer Rescue

• Sports Team: Broncos, Rockies

• Ways to Relax: Netflix and Movies

• Fragrance: Campfire:

KIM CUTLER (Instructional)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: July 12th

• Color:  Maroon

• Treat or Snack Food: Jalapeno Chips

• Cold Drink: Pepsi

• Hot Drink: Caramel Apple Slices

• Candy: Milk Chocolate

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower/Plants: Calla Lillies

• Places to Eat: Lazy Dog

• Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, King Soopers

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Bowling, Family Movie Nights, Reading

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Breast Cancer Awareness

• Sports Team: Seattle Seahawks

• Ways to Relax: Reading

ERIN ELLIOTT (Gifted Learning Teacher)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: January 18th

• Color:  Purple 

• Treat or Snack Food: Skinny Pop Popcorn & Berries

• Cold Drink: Water With Lemon and Cold Brew With Light Sweet Cream 

• Candy: Hershey Kisses With Almonds and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Favorite Flower: Roses and Tulips 

• Places to Eat: Osteria Marcos, D'Corazon and Sierra 

• Places to Shop: Target and Loft 

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Being active, playing golf, reading, Penny Press Puzzle books, hanging out with my family, and taking my dog for hikes or long walks

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Children's Hospital 

• Sports Team: Broncos and CSU

• Ways to Relax: Reading, puzzle books, watching movies, massages and working out 

• Favorite Fragrance: Vanilla, Lemon, Cinnamon Apple and Lavender

• Thank You, But I Don’t Need Anymore Of: Coffee Mugs and Candles

• Things Needed for the Classroom: Stem Kits, How To Books, Critical Thinking Games 

DR JAMES ESTES (Psychologist)

My favorite:

• Birthday: March 12th

• Color: Creekside Colors

• Treat or Snack: Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

• Cold Drink: Dr. Pepper Zero 

• Hot Drink: N/A

• Candy: I Much Prefer Baked Goods to Candy 

• Coffee Shop: Dutch Bros

• Flower/Plant: Snake plants tend to live longer in my office

• Places To Eat: Places in Southlands

• Places To Shop: Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes and Noble, PETCO

• My Hobbies/Interests Include: Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Running); Reading (Nonfiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Philosophy); Neuroscience; Board Games; Cards and Board Games, Dogs, and Running

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support Is: Second Wind Fund, Special Olympics, 350.org

• Sports Team: Phoenix Suns

• Ways To Relax: Hanging Out With My Dogs, Binging Shows on Netflix and Hulu, Reading, Playing and Watching Sports, Getting Outside 

• Fragrance: Hibiscus

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: Candy

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Sensory fidgets - ones that are less distracting and more soothing in nature; expo markers 

• Additional Information: I don't personally need things, so the gifts that I tend to appreciate the most are ones that go towards causes I support or that allow me to support kids and families. 

BARB FISCHER (School Nurse)

My favorite:

• Birthday:April 4th

• Color: Earthy

• Treat or Snack Food:  Homemade Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Oatmeal - YUM!

• Cold Drink: Diet Coke

• Hot Drink: Non-fat Caramel Latte

• Coffee Shop:   Any, unless I can sit and relax, then I like to pick a unique cozy spot 

• Flower/Plant: Daffodils, Yellow Tulips, Hibiscus 

• Places to Eat:  Hacienda Colorado, los Dos Patrillos 

• Places to Shop:  Amazon

• My Hobbies/Interests Include: Reading Historical Fiction, Hiking, Gardening 

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support: Sports Team:  St. Jude's

• Sports Team: Green Bay Packers

• Ways to Relax: Sitting outside with my feet up and a good book! 

RACHEL GILMER (Gifted Learning Teacher)

My Favorite:

• Birthday:  September 24th

• Color: Pink 

• Treat or Snack Food: Popcorn

• Cold Drink: Diet Coke

• Hot Drink: Sugar-free Vanilla Latte

• Candy: Snickers

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower/Plant: Peonies

• Places to Eat: Chick-Fil-A

• Places to Shop: Target

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Reading, Gardening, Baking, Movies

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Children's Hospital

• Sports Team: Broncos

• Ways to Relax: Movies, Reading

• Favorite Fragrance: Clean scent (linen/cotton/laundry, etc.)

• Thank You, But I Don't Need More Of: Mugs

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Logic Puzzles, Critical Thinking Games, Frixion Erasable Pens 

RACHEL KASPRZAK (Mild/Moderate Teacher)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: August 19th

• Allergies: Fresh Apples, Fresh Peaches, and Fresh Cherries

• Color:  Green and Teal

• Treat or Snack Food: York Peppermint Patties

• Cold Drink: Unsweetened Ice Tea and Diet Coke

• Hot Drink: Americanos With Cream

• Candy: Gummy Candy

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower/Plants: Sunflowers and Spider Plants

• Places to Eat: Arby's and Jersey Mike's for Fast Food

• Places to Shop: Target

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Ceramics, Nature, Hiking, Reading

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Dumb Friend's League

• Ways to Relax: In Nature and Getting My Nails Done

• Fragrance: Lavender

• Thank You, But I Don't Need More Of: Mugs

LYNDA KIJEK (ELS Specialist)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: January 10th

• Color:  Purple 

• Treat or snack food: Crumbl Cookie

• Cold Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper, Iced Cinnamon Dulce Latte with Almond Milk No Whip 

• Candy: M&Ms

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks, Ziggi's Coffee

• Flower or Plant:  ALL Flowers

• Places to Eat: Chipotle, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A

• Places to Shop: Target and Buckle 

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Volleyball, Running, Yoga 

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Donor Alliance (Donor Dash)

• Sports Team:Ravens, Tennessee Vols, Denver Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies

• Things Needed For The Classroom: Frixion Erasable Pens

KASSIDY MAYER (Occupational Therapist)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: December 31st

• Color:  Blue

• Treat or Snack Food: Ice Cream

• Cold Drink: Coke Zero

• Hot Drink: Tea

• Candy: Nerds Gummy Clusters

• Coffee Shop: Bitty and Bau's coffee

• Flower: Succulent

• Places to Eat: Chick-Fil-A

• Places to Shop: Target

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Hiking, Paddleboarding, Knitting, Crochet, Biking

• Ways to Relax: Walk, Massage

• Favorite Fragrance: Eucalyptus

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: Mugs

MAKAYLA MCNALLY (Mild/Moderate Teacher)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: January 14th

• Color:  Pink

• Treat or Snack Food: Dark Chocolate

• Cold Drink: Iced Latte

• Hot Drink: Latte

• Candy: Dark Chocolate

• Coffee Shop: Dutch Bros

• Flower: Wild Flowers

• Places to Eat: Chick-Fil-A

• Places to Shop: Amazon

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Hiking, Soccer, Biking

• Sports Team: USA Women's Soccer Team

• Ways to Relax: Massage

• Favorite Fragrance: Lavendar

JULIE MUELLER (Instructional Coach)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: March 12th

• Color:  Blue

• Treat or Snack Food: Popcorn

• Cold Drink: Coke

• Hot Drink: Vanilla Latte

• Candy: Milky Way

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower: Yellow Roses 

• Places to Eat: Red Robin

• Places to Shop: Amazon

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Reading and Dancing

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Adam's Camp (Kerry's scholarship) https://adamscamp.org/get-involved/donate/donate-to-a-scholarship/ 

• Sports Team: Denver Nuggets 

• Ways to Relax: Watching Movies and Reading

• Favorite Fragrance: Vanilla

ALISON NIMMO (Para Educator)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: June 23rd

• Allergies: Shellfish

• Color:  Pink

• Treat or Snack Food: Cinnabon

• Cold Drink: Vanilla Caffe Frappuccino

• Hot Drink: Yorkshire Tea

• Candy: Sweet Ropes

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Places to Eat: Chipotle

• Places to Shop: Macy's

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  I love to swim, read, and take care of my family

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Newborn Hope

• Sports Team: Liverpool

• Ways to Relax: Spend time with my family, going to the movies and travelling around America 

• Favorite Fragrance: Chanel Chance

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: Cups or Mugs

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Books

KATHY SMITH (Speech Language Pathologist)

My Favorite:

•  Birthday: April 2nd

• Color:  Pink , Yellow, Orange

• Treat or snack food:  Cheetos

• Cold Drink: Coke or Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso From Starbucks

• Hot Drink: Citrus Mint Tea From Starbucks

• Candy: Milk or Dark Chocolate With Nuts

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower or Plant:  Any...I love them! 

• Places to Eat: Toyko Joes, Chipotle, 5 Guys

• Places to Shop: Target or Home Goods

• My Hobbies/Interest Include: Reading, Gardening, and Baking

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support: Breast Cancer Research Foundation 

• Sports Team: Avs

• Ways to Relax: Streaming Favorite Shows, Reading, Listening to Music, Sitting Outside 

• Favorite Fragrance: Any Floral or Citrus Fragrance  

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: 

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Different Color Gel  Pens, Bins/Storage Organizers 

JENIFER JT TYNDALLl (Social Worker)

My Favorite:

•  Birthday: July 21st

• Allergies: Dairy

• Color:  Blue

• Treat or snack food:  Cool Ranch Doritos, Fruit

• Cold Drink: Iced Tea

• Candy: Dark Chocolate M&Ms

• Flower or Plant:  Lilys

• Places to Eat: Teds or La Loma

• Places to Shop: Amazon

• My Hobbies/Interest Include: Crafting, Anything Creative, Exercise, Getting Outdoors, Biking, Hiking, Photography 

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support: Mils for Madison

• Sports Team: No Favorites, Just enjoy going to games and rooting fo the underdog

• Ways To Relax: A really good nap is fantastic! Or sitting with nature listening to water. 

• Favorite Fragrance: Subtle sweet fragrances are okay, no favorite.  

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: Coffee Mugs

• Things Needed for the Classroom: Art Supplies, Sensory Items, Organizational Items

TRACY VAN CLEAVE (Reading/Math Intervention)

My Favorite:

• Birthday: November 12th

• Color: Green

• Treat or Snack Food: Smart Pop

• Cold Drink: Diet Coke

• Hot Drink: Hot Chocolate

• Candy: Black Licorice

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower: All of THEM!

• Places to Shop: Amazon and Costco

• My Hobbies/Interests Include:  Reading, Dogs

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support:  Children's Hospital

• Sports Team: CU Buffs

• Ways to Relax: Reading

• Favorite Fragrance: Citrus

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Fun Pencils & Pens, Smelly Stickers 

JEN YOUNG (ELS Specialist)

My Favorite:

•  Birthday:  August 10th

• Color:  Blue

• Treat or snack food:  Popcorn

• Cold Drink: Flavored Water

• Hot Drink: Tea

• Candy: Reese's or Licorice

• Coffee Shop: Starbucks

• Flower or Plant:  Anything. They Are All Beautiful! 

• Places to Eat: Chick-Fil-A 

• Places to Shop: Target

• My Hobbies/Interest Include: Running, Spending time with family and friends, Cooking 

• A Special Charity/Cause I Support: Breast Cancer Research 

• Sports Team: Broncos

• Ways to Relax: Walking With Friends

• Thank You, But I Don't Need Anymore Of: Candles

• Things Needed for the Classroom:  Markers