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Administration

Wickham, Susie

Principal

MA, MS, BEd

Susie Wickham has served Adams12 Five Star Schools since 2000 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2004. Previousily she worked at Thornton Middle School as a physical education teacher and an assistant principal. In her spare time Susie enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her children.

Ciccone, Kristina

Assistant Principal

MA

8th grade Administrator, I oversee all 8th grade teacher and students. I have been with Adams 12 for ten years. I taught Science at Shadow Ridge MS for three years before becoming the dean/TOSA. I have been Assistant Principal for the last three years. Prior to coming to Colorado, I taught in Alaska for four...

Steinberger, Michelle

Assistant Principal

PhD

Michelle Steinberger has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1998 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2009. Previously, she worked at Thornton Middle School as a 7th grade math and science teacher and an assistant principal. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, reading and cheering...

Donin, Bernard

Dean of Students

MS, BS

Education is my 2nd career. I was a police officer for over 25 years, with my last 6 years as a School Resource Officer. I began my career in education in 2008 as the counselor for Shadow Ridge Middle School until 2010. From 2010 to 2015, I was the counselor for Ranum Middle School in Westminster Public Schools....

Office

Long, Patty

Office Manager

Hall, Dale

Secretary

York, Amy

Registrar

Amy joined Adams 12 District and Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2017. Previously she worked at Prairie View Middle School in school district 27J for 8 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family hiking in our beautiful mountain backyard. She enjoys working jigsaw puzzles, reading and...

6th Grade

Campbell, Christina

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Christina Campbell has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2000 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2013. Prior to working at Shadow Ridge, she was a substitute teacher for Adams 12 Five Star Schools. She is a native of Colorado and grew up north of Thornton, out in the country. She has three, now adult...

Davis, Bethany

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA, MA

Bethany Davis has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2011 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2013. Previously, she subbed for the district and coached girls soccer at Horizon High School. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys spending time with her two kids, reading as many books as possible, and playing soccer.

Onwiler, Patriece

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Patriece Onwiler has seved Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1996 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2003. Patriece is a life long learning who has taught sixth, seventh and eighth grade. She has taught math, science, and is currently teaching Language Arts. In her spare time, Patiece enjoys spending time...

Gardner Shannon, Colleen

6th Grade Math Teacher , Reading Interventionist

BA, MA

Colleen Gardner Shannon has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1992 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2003. She taught at Thornton Middle School and Westlake Jr. High as a Math teacher before becoming a Reading Interventionist. In her spare time, Colleen enjoys running, gardening, and spending time with her ...

King, Pamela

6th Grade Math Teacher , 6th Grade Science Teacher

BS

Pamela King has served Adams 12 Five Star School since 2001 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2011. Previously, she taught at Thornton Middle School as a 6th grade teacher. In her spare time, Pamela enjoys gardening, cooking, and hanging out with her son.

Gerber , Jon

6th Grade Science Teacher

MEd

Jon Gerber has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2005, and has taught 6th grade science at Shadow Ridge for the same number of years. Previously he has taught middle school science for 3 years in Ridgefield, CT and in the St.Vrain Valley School District for 5 years. In his spare time, Jon enjoys mountain/...

Kellems, Dave

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher , 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

MBA

I have been with SRMS since 2005. I've been associated with various grade levels and departments including Langauge Arts, Special Education, and Social Studies. Prior to entering teaching as a second career, I worked for a Fortune 500 company and have operated and owned several businesses. I am still active in...

Rosenblum, Neal

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, BFA, MEd

Neal has been in Adams 12 Five Star Schools and at Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2004 as both an Art and Social Studies teacher. He began teaching in 1991 on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico, and then for Boulder County Schools as an elementary teacher until 2003. In his spare time, he enjoys going to...

7th Grade

Doyle, Kerry

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Kerry Doyle has just recently joined the teaching team at Shadow Ridge Middle School. Before joining, Mr. Doyle taught at Vikan Middle school in Brighton Colorado as well as subbing for Adams 12. He loves reading and writing and will talk for hours about books if you give him a chance.

Greco, Christina

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA, MEd

Christina Greco has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1997 and has been at Shadow Ridge since its opening in 2003. Previosly, she taught at Stargate Charter School for six years and three years in Louisiana as a Gifted and Talented teacher/specialist. In her spare time, Christina enjoys cooking, reading, and...

Martineau, Michelle

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

MA

Michelle Martineau has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2010 and has been at Shadow Ridge the entire time. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and making jewelry.

Miller, Carrie

7th Grade Literacy Extensions Teacher , 6th Grade Literacy Extensions Teacher

BA

Carrie Miller has been at Shadow Ridge since 2014. In her spare time, Carrie Miller loves spending time with family and friends, enjoys family game nights, eating great food, paddleboarding, and seeing live music at venues throughout the Denver Metro Area with her husband and daughter.

Cundiff, Tami

7th Grade Math Teacher , 6th Grade Math Teacher

BA, MA, MEd

Tami Cundiff has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2001 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2003. Previously, she taught at 2 different elementaries as a 5th grade teacher in the district. In her spare time, Tami enjoys traveling and fishing with her husband, and spending time with friends and family. You...

Eichel, Sammie

7th Grade Science Teacher

Sammie Eichel has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2010 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2015. Previously, she taught at Mountain Range High School as a Biology and Earth Science teacher. Prior to Mountain Range, she spent a year of student teaching at Thornton Middle school teaching Earth and Physical...

Ralston, Steve

7th Grade Science Teacher , 7th Grade Math Teacher

BS, MA

Steve Ralston has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools at Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2012. Previously he taught at Brush Middle School in Brush, Colorado. In his spare time, Steve Ralston enjoys traveling, exploring National Parks, and competing in various pool leagues. Mr. Ralston's email: steve.k.ralston@...

McKeown, Kris

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA

Kris McKeown has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Shadow Ridge since 2016. She has taught for 12 years, 7 of which were overaseas. She has taught in Colorado, North Carolina, Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan, and South Korea. In her spare time, Kris McKeown enjoys travelling, running marathons, and playng with her black lab...

8th Grade

Beilman, Jessica

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Jessica Beilman has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2015 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2016. Previously, she taught in Arkansas as a 5th grade teacher and middle school volleyball coach. In her spare time, Mrs. Beilman enjoys hiking, running 5k races, reading, and traveling with family.

Shaver, Darlene

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Darlene Shaver has served Adams 12 Five Stars School since 2015 and has been at Shadow Ridge all three years. Previously, she taught at Carson Middle School as a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. In her spare time, Darlene enjoys knitting, playing video games, and traveling.

Teague, Ashlie

8th Grade Language Arts Teacher , 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA

Ashlie Teague has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2016 and has been at Shadow Ridge Since 2016. Previously, she taught at James Irwin Charter Middle School as a literacy teacher. In her spare time she enjoys watching/attending Colorado sports, hiking, cooking and exploring all that Colorado has to offer.

Alatorre, Ramon

8th Grade Math Teacher

BA, MS

I've been a middle school math and STEM teacher for 15 years; I started when Shadow Ridge was opened. I am an electrical engineer by schooling and worked in the private sector for 20 years before becoming a teacher.

King, Jeremy

8th Grade Math Teacher , 7th Grade Math Teacher

BA, MEd

Jeremy King teaches 7th and 8th Grade Math at Shadow Ridge Middle School. The 2018-2019 school year will be Mr. King's 3rd year at SRMS and his 9th year teaching overall. He has taught math to students in various grades ranging from the 5th grade to the 12th grade. He has a wide variety of teaching experience:...

Hutton, Kathryn

8th Grade Science Teacher , 6th Grade Science Teacher

BA

Kathryn Hutton has taught science at Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2016. She previously worked as an 8th grade science teacher at Place Bridge Academy in Denver. Ms. Hutton earned a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at CU Boulder, and is currently working towards her MS in Biological Sciences through Clemson...

Melvin, Kurt

8th Grade Science Teacher

BS

I have had the privilege teaching for 10 years. I have been here in Adams 12 for the past 3 years. My primary hope and goal for all my students is that they grow in their understanding of their world and develop the skills they will need to be successful in life. Science gives me a framework to not only teach a...

Seely, Cathy

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BEd

Cathy Seely has taught for 23 years in Arizona and Colorado. She began teaching elementary in Arizona, where all of her students lived on the Navajo Reservation. After 2 years, she returned to her home state of Colorado and began teaching in Bailey, Colorado. She lived and taught elementary and then middle school...

Shock, Nathan

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher , 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

BA, MBA

Nathan Shock has been at Shadow Ridge for the past 4 years after spending over a year at Northglenn High School. He is a product of Adams 12 Five Star schools having graduated from Northglenn High before attending Adams State University where he completed a double major in history and business. This past year Mr....

Additional Teachers

Ager, Adam

P.E. Teacher

BA, MA

Adam Ager has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2012 and has been at Shadow Ridge the entire time. He currently coaches intramural hockey and extra innings for Shadow Ridge students. In his spare time Adam enjoys tennis, running, hiking, camping, golf, all sports and all things travel.

Gray, Kellee

P.E. Teacher

BA, MA

Kellee Gray has served Admas 12 Five Star Schools since 2002 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2003. Previously, she taught in Araphahoe County School District as a health teacher. In her spare time, Kellee enjoys reading, camping and watching her two boys play sports.

Heck, Laura

ELD Teacher

BA, MA

Laura Heck has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1994 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2003. Previously, she taught at Niver Creek Middle School as an English/Social Studies teacher. In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time in the mountains, reading and spending time with family.

Hulstrom, Jan

Technology Teacher

MEd, BA, AA

Ms. Hulstrom is a Technology Teacher here at Shadow Ridge Middle School. We are implementing the new Computer Science Teachers Association (CTSA) Standards so students at 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels will all be using 21st century skills to problem solve in computer science! After teaching for 13 years in high...

Jardine, Karen

Learning Specialist

BS, MA

Mrs. Jardine has served Adams 12 and taught students with special needs at Shadow Ridge since 2015. Prior to that, she taught in the St.Vrain Valley school district. She has also taught in Iowa and Wisconsin. Mrs. Jardine believes that all students can learn, and works hard to help each of her students reach...

Kahler, Brenda

Learning Specialist

BS, MBA, MA

Mrs. Kahler has taught Special Education in the Adams12 School District since 2008 and has been at Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2010. Previously she taught at Meridian Elementary. In her spare time, Mrs. Kahler enjoys hiking, biking, travel, and playing with her four grandchildren. Classes include Leveled...

Kemble, Carina

SSN Teacher , Learning Specialist

BA, MEd, EdS

Hello! My name is Carina Kemble and I teach students with special needs here at Shadow Ridge Middle School. I also teach students that are struggling in Math. I started at Shadow Ridge in the Fall of 2015 and love being a Ram! We have a lot of fun while we are learning! We run a coffee cart for the staff once a...

Lorenz, Chris

Technology Teacher

MS, BA

Chris has been teaching in Adams 12 Five Star Schools for twenty one years. He enjoys connecting with students and trying to make the learning fun. In his free time Chris enjoys spending time hiking, camping and being outdoors.

Mooney, Chris

P.E. Teacher

BA

Chris Mooney has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 1997 and has been at Shadow Ridge since its inception in 2003. Previously he taught at Northeast Middle School as a scinece teacher. In his spare time, Chris Mooney enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children, all of whom attended SRMS.

Romero , Rebeca

World Language teacher

BA, MA

My name is Rebeca Romero and I teach Spanish. After moving to Colorado from Mexico, I joined Adams 12 in 2001. Prior to coming to SRMS, I had the fortune to serve as a classroom teacher both at the elementary and middle level. Through teaching Spanish, I am able to cultivate a deep appreciation for the language and...

Sanford, Joe

Music Teacher

BA

Joe Sanford has served Adams 12 five star schools since 1991 and has been at Shadow Ridge since it opened in 2003. Joe teaches both instrumental and vocal music. Joe performs music in the metro area with various musical groups.

Smith, Aaron

Learning Specialist , 8th Grade Math Teacher

BA, MS

Originally from New York, Aaron Smith has been teaching in Colorado for 9 years, most recently in Boulder. Mr Smith loves History so much, that he pursued and received a Bachelors degree in Mediterranean Archaeology in 2005. He later received a Masters of Science in Adolescent Special Education in 2009, and has been...

Utesch, Tyler

Art Teacher

BA

Art teacher at Shadow Ridge Middle School since it opened. The school has won more art awards than any other middle school during his tenure. He was selected the 2016 Middle School Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Colorado. In 2017, he was a part of the 360 Fine Arts School Award for the state of Colorado.

Wittek, Cassie

Learning Specialist , 6th Grade Math Teacher

BA

Cassie Wittek has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2014. In her spare time, Cassie enjoys outdoor activities including golf, tennis, basketball, and hiking. While completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Colorado, she also earned a spot to compete on...

Zahner, Matthew

Performing Arts

Mr. Zahner's class Drama Website

Support Staff

Snyder, Missy

Librarian

BA, MA

Missy Snyder has served Adams Twelve Five Star School District since 1997 and has been at Shadow Ridge Middle School since the fall of 2017. She has been a secondary English teacher, a secondary and elementary Teacher Librarian, and holds a K-12 License in Information Learning and Technologies. Mrs. Snyder...

Brubaker, Jennifer

Counselor

BA, MA, NCC

Jennifer Brubaker has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2015 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2017. Previously, she worked at Rocky Top Middle School and Weld Central Middle School as a school counselor. She has been a school counselor since 2007. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, running, and...

Millard, Debbie

Counselor

BA, MA

Debbie Millard has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2016 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2016. Previously, she was a counselor in Jefferson County School District since 2010. Prior to becoming a counselor, she worked as probation officer for approximately 20 years. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys...

Trujillo, Pam

Counselor

BA, MA

Pam Trujillo has served Adams1 12 Five Star Schools since 1992 and has been at Shadow Ridge Middle School since 2011. Previously she taught and counseled at The International School at Thornton. In her spare time, Ms. Trujillo enjoys live music, movies, and spending time with her family.

Brienza, Jen

Paraeducator

Hey Shadow Ridge Community! I have been a paraeducator since 1994. I have been with Adams 12 since 2007, most of which have been spent here at SRMS. I have also worked at Stellar Elementary and Westlake Middle School. Throughout the years I have worked as an LD, SSN and SLS para. I am married and have 3 kids, two...

Knight, Charlotte

Paraeducator

Torres, Carrisa

Paraeducator

Weigand, Stacy

Paraeducator

Kehmeier, Kelly

Media Clerk

Mrs. Kehmeier has served Adams12 Five Star schools since 2012 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2016. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her family, read, garden and crochet. Mrs. Kehmeier loves helping students get excited about books!

Cordle, Lorrie

Health Aide

Kohn-Bardelman, Samantha

Speech & Language Therapist

MS

Samantha Kohn-Bardelman, MS, CCC-SLP, has served Adams12 5 Star Schools since 2016 and has been at Shadow Ridge for 2 years. Previously she worked for 7 years as a Speech Language Pathologist for New Haven Unified School District. Before living in the Bay Area for 15 years she grew up in New York City. In her spare...

Foster, Johannah

Psychologist

BS

Slade, Crystal

Psychologist

EdS, MS

Crystal has been a licensed school psychologist since 1997. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ed.S. from BYU in psychology, school psychology and education. She has worked in both Colorado and Utah in Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She loves working in the schools as she feels it is a way that she can truly...

David, Suzanne

Instructional Coach , 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

BA, MA

Suzanne David has served Adams 12 Five Star Schools since 2012 and has been at Shadow Ridge since 2012. Previously, she taught at Adams City Middle School as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher. In her spare time time Suzanne enjoys reading, fostering cats, and international travel.

Baumann, Anthony

Security

AA

Mr. Baumann has worked with kids most of his life. He has many years of experience teaching Sunday school to pre-teens and teens. His most recent position was as a counselor/mentor/correction officer at a juvenile detention center in Adams County. He chose to move to the Adams 12 school district to work with kids in...

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