Art Teacher

Griffin, Liz

Art Teacher

BA

Drawing I, II & III. Painting I & II. Photography I. I'm incredibly excited to be returning to Horizon High School for my first full year of teaching. I came in midyear for the 2018 Spring Semester as a new teacher. If I''m not biking, skiing, or hiking, I'm making art; and I'm grateful to be able to... View Profile

Art Teacher , Coordinator

Melly, Suzi

Art Teacher , Coordinator

Photo I/II/III, Jewelry I, Drawing I, Ceramics I/II, Sculpture I/II View Profile

Business Teacher

Schrader, Justin

Business Teacher

BBA, ME

I began my teaching career in 2004 here at Horizon High School - Go Hawks! This year I am teaching Marketing, International Marketing, Introduction to Business, and Web Design. I addition to my teaching duties I am also a DECA advisor and a soccer coach. I am passionate about creating thoughtful, well rounded... View Profile

Valentine, Jill

Business Teacher

BS, MBA

Marketing, Advanced Marketing, SOAR 10th Grade, Management / Entrepreneurship I began my teaching career in 2002 and have been a Hawk for 13 years.  In addition, I am a DECA advisor and oversee our school store, the Hawk's Nest. I am passionate about teaching and believe education should be engaging, relevant and... View Profile

Wilke, Scott

Business Teacher

BBA, BEd, MBA

Accounting, Computer Applications, Finance, Intro to Business FBLA Advisor I began my teaching career in 2000 and became a teacher at HHS in 2004.  In addition to teaching business, I am an advisor for FBLA.  I believe in experiential and project based learning (learning by doing).  I get excited when students... View Profile

English Teacher

Artzer, Alex

English Teacher

BA

10th and 12th Grade English: Literature and Composition. I began teaching in 2015 and this is my 2nd year at Horizon. In addition to teaching English in Hawk Nation, I am also the sophomore class sponsor. I love getting kids to enjoy reading and making them think critically about the world around them. When I'm... View Profile

Colburn, Anna

English Teacher

BA

9th Grade English, Journalism, Speech and Debate  Hello! I began my teaching career in 2015 and have been teaching at Horizon since 2017. In addition to teaching 9th grade English at Horizon, I also am the Journalism class sponsor and coach the Speech and Debate team. I love helping students develop their... View Profile

England, Eric

English Teacher

MA, BA

Film Study, AP & CP English Literature and Composition, Journalism. Websites: The Profile Google Group The Profile Docs View Profile

Gallagher, Rachel

English Teacher

English Literature and Composition, 9th & 12th Grade.  Hello! I am Rachel Gallagher and I began my teaching career in 2010 and became a teacher at Horizon in 2014. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with bachelors in both English Secondary Education and Theatre Arts. This year, I began... View Profile

Graf, Sarah

English Teacher

BA, MA

American/English Literature and Composition, 11th & 12th Grade. I began my teaching career in 1998 and spent one year teaaching at Excelsior Youth Center and one year at McClain Community High School in Jefferson County.  Each of these positions were working with at-risk youth.   My career brought me to Hawk... View Profile

Haefner, Amy

English Teacher

BA

English Literature and Compostition, 9th & 12th Grade. I began my high school English teaching career in 1998 in South Florida and became a teacher at HHS in 2004. I am proud graduate of Florida State University. I enjoy fostering positive relationships with my students, encouraging them to challenge... View Profile

Johnson, Andreya

English Teacher

MSEd, MA, BA

Accelerated Reading I, II, III, IV. I began teaching at Horizon in 2009  and have enjoyed working with the students, families, and staff that call Horizon their home school. The 2018/19 school year will be my 21st year teaching, having taught 6 years in New York before moving out west. I am also a part of our... View Profile

Kavaney, Jennifer

English Teacher

BA, MA

CP English Literature & Composition 10th Grade, English10 and English 12th Grade. I began my teaching career in Tucson, Arizona in 2000, and started at Horizon High School in 2004. I strongly believe in the importance of literacy for all students and I work diligently for every student in my classroom. I ... View Profile

Kubsch, Kimberly

English Teacher

BA, MEd

Courses Taught: World Literature - 10th Grade; American/English Literature & Composition - 11th Grade, 12th Grade English Literature and Composition About Me: I began my teaching career at Horizon High School in 2009 after earning my bachelors degree in English and Masters of English Education, both from the... View Profile

Rogers, Austin

English Teacher

Classes: English 12 periods 1, 3, 5 and English 10 Core: 7/8 Hello! I am excited to be returning to Horizon High School for my second year of teaching! I originally graduated from Horizon High School in 2013 and I am honored to be back in the teacher role this time around. I graduated from Univeristy of... View Profile

Root, Alison

English Teacher

BA, MA

 I teach 11th grade American Lit and advise our yearbook staff (find us @ Yearbook Club). This is my thirteenth year as a teacher, all those years being at Horizon. Teaching is my second career--I started in the corporate world, but soon found I wanted to work more closely with people. In addition to reading and... View Profile

Schafer, Dawn

English Teacher

BA, MA

Graduated with a BA in English Secondary Education from University of Northern Colorado.  Earned a MA in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Colorado. Classes for 2018-2019 AP English Language, 11th Grade Google Classroom  - Class code: 91yfcog Class Calendar English Comparative... View Profile

Wellman, Stacey

English Teacher

BA, MA

CP and Regular CP Engish Literature & Composition, 9th Grade. Literature. Hello!  This year will be my 14th year teaching, which I think officially makes me a veteran teacher!  I have been here at Horizon High School two different times, once as a student from 1997-2001, and then as a teacher since 2011.  For... View Profile

Windness, Steven

English Teacher

BS

American/English Literature & Composition, 11th, 12th Grade Mr. Windness has been teaching at Horizon for five years, having started my teaching career in 2008 at Gateway High School in Aurora, and having worked extensively with the YMCA as a camp director and outdoor education director previous to teaching.... View Profile

English Teacher , World Language Teacher

Davinroy, Kathryn

English Teacher , World Language Teacher

BA, MA, PhD

Courses I am teaching this year: CP English 10 Literature, AP Literature and Composition,  and and World Language French. About Me: I began my teaching career at Horizon High School in 1998.  I earned my Bachelors degree in English and Masters in American Literature and Rhetoric, both from Penn State University.... View Profile

English Teacher , Instructional Coach

Lash, Steve

English Teacher , Instructional Coach

MA, BA

I teach English Language Arts grade 10, and I am one of the SOAR III and IV teachers.  I also serve as an Instructional Leader.   I started my teaching career at Horizon 23 years ago, and have happily taught here ever since!  Over my years, I have taught Student Government, Russian, Service Learning, and all levels... View Profile

English Teacher , Theater Teacher

Wallis, Brittany

English Teacher , Theater Teacher

BA, MA

American / English Literature & Composition- 11th Grade and Film Study.  Theatre Director for Horizon Thespian Troupe #5012. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, I started my teaching career in 1994 here at Horizon High School.  I teach English Language Arts and Theatre.  I am one of the Theatre directors at... View Profile

Math Teacher

Detlefsen, Stuart

Math Teacher

Statistics, Descrete Math, Contemporary Math III. I have been teaching since 2003 and in my carear I have had the pleasure of teaching a wide varity of classes.  This year is my third year teaching at Horizon, and I'm happy to be back.  I have always enjoyed challenging High School students.  When I'm not... View Profile

Gonzales, Blair

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Math I, Math II, AP Statistics. I began my teaching career in 2011 in DPS and became a teacher at HHS in 2012.  Teaching is my second career.  I earned a BS in Accounting at the University of Colorado at Boulder and was an accountant before going back to school.  I completed my teaching courses and MA in... View Profile

Hewitt, Julie

Math Teacher

This year I will be teaching Math 2 and Trig/Pre-Calculus. This will be my 20th year teaching and I have been at HHS since 2004. In addtion to teaching math I am also the Advanced Academic and Gifted Services (AAGS) corrdinator for HHS. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family.  I have two... View Profile

Ingram, Ricia

Math Teacher

CMIC III, Trig/Pre Calculus, AP Calculus A/B.   I began my teaching career in 1994 in Arizona and became a teacher at HHS in 1999. In enjoy teaching math in Hawk Nation, and all 4 of my own kids graduated from Horizon! When I am not teaching, I enjoy camping, boating, playing poker (ask me about my trip to China... View Profile

King, Teri

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Math 1, Math 2, SOAR 9th, and SOAR 10th I went to Regis University for my undergrad and I was lucky enough to be placed at Horizon for my student teaching. I have loved being a part of the Hawk family since student teaching in 2004 and have participated in different roles since then. This year I get the... View Profile

Lay, Renee

Math Teacher

CMIC II & IV, Contemporary Math Contact Information I have teaching mathematics at Horizon High School since August 2014 and mathematics in Adams 12 since 1997.    I love teaching math and am always happy to help students when they need it.  When I am not teaching, I enjoy the outdoors, attending... View Profile

Pfeffer, Caitlin

Math Teacher

Math I, II, III. I began teaching in 2015 at Horizon High School.  My website is located at https://tinyurl.com/mrspfeffer. The best way to contact me is email Caitlin.pfeffer@adams12.org or call me at extenstion #4448.  View Profile

Randle, Shawna

Math Teacher

BA, MA

Math 1/2 BLOCK, Math 1 Hello Hawk Nation!  While I am new to Horizon High School this year, I have been teaching high school mathematics for 25 years.  In 1993, I began my teaching career in my home state of Montana before moving to Colorado in 2001.  For the past 17 years, I have been a math teacher in the Adams... View Profile

Sedalnick, Elizabeth

Math Teacher

BS, MA, EdS

Courses: Math 1 Single Block, Math 3 Single Block I am excited to teach math at Horizon High School. I'm starting my 4th year teaching in the district, but it is my 17th year teaching math. I believe that all students can learn math, and will work hard to help students find sucess. I coach swimming, which is a... View Profile

Skindzier, Paula

Math Teacher

BA, MA

CMIC 2/3 Block, AP Calculus AB, Discrete Math I began my teaching career in 1993 and became a teacher at HHS in 2004.  In addition to teaching math, I enjoy attending concerts, theatrical productions, sports competitions, and any other activities in which my students are involved.  Although I love teaching them... View Profile

Spreng, Austin

Math Teacher

BS

This is my first year teaching. I substituted in Utah and Colorado before this. I am teaching Math 1 and Math 2 this year. I am also the supervisor for Horizon's Robotics Club. I graduated from Horizon in 2008 so Horizon and Adams 12 are home to me. I went to Brigham Young University-Provo and graduated there in... View Profile

Staats, Matthew

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Math 1, Math 2 I began my teaching career in 2015 and this will be my first year at HHS.  When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, photography, and outdoor activities.  My online classroom is located at Schoology (please contact me for a parent code).  The best way to contact me is through the... View Profile

Tucker, Sandi

Math Teacher

BA, MA

During the 2018 - 19 school year, I will be teaching Discrete Math, CMIC 4, and Algebra 2. I can be reached via phone at school 720.972.4481 or via email at sandra.j.tucker@adams12.org My name is Sandi Tucker; I have been married for 39 years to the same guy, Bob Tucker.  Together, we have three sons:  "The... View Profile

Verbeke, Shawna

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Courses Taught: Math1B, Math1S, Math2, Math3, Trig/Pre-Calc Bio: I began my teaching career in Michigan in 2004 and have been teaching at Horizon since 2007. I love being a part of Hawk Nation and guiding my students to reach their mathematical potential. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy a multitude of activities... View Profile

Ybarra, Frank

Math Teacher

BA, MA

Trigonometry Precalculus, CMIC III Head Football Coach Powerlifting Sponsor This will be my 15th year teaching Math, coaching Football, and sponsoring Powerlifting at Horizon.  Prior to Horizon, I spent 10 years teaching Math at Northglenn High School and 2 years teaching Math and P.E./Health at the now... View Profile

Math Teacher , Instructional Coach

Safe, Marcella

Math Teacher , Instructional Coach

BS, MEd

AP Calc B/C. CMIC III. I have been teaching since 1993.  I began teaching on the Flathead Indian Reservation.  I taught there for two years and then moved home to Colorado.  I then taught at Northglenn High School.  I spent two years there and then thought the grass would be greener in Douglas County.  I stayed... View Profile

Music Teacher

Dailey, Timothy

Music Teacher

BME

Jazz Ensemble I, II, and III, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band. I began my teaching career in 2014 and am now in my second year as the Head Band Director at Horizon High School! This year I am teaching three big band style jazz bands, our 150 member Marching Hawks, Symponic Band, and Wind Ensemble.... View Profile

Goodmanson, Jay

Music Teacher

BME, MA

I began my teaching career in 1996 and became a teacher at HHS in 1997.  In addition to teaching music in Hawk Nation, I coach girl's volleyball and I am the music director for the muscial productions.  I love working with high school aged students and seeing them conquer their musical fears.  When I am not teaching... View Profile

Marble, Nancy

Music Teacher

BME

Concert and Symphonic Orchestra Nancy Marble has been teaching orchestra in Adams County District 12 since 1988.   Nancy Marble is a cello performer, teacher and string specialist in the Denver area. Ms. Marble is sought after for clinics, sectionals and judging.  Ms. Marble currently has a private music... View Profile

Physical Education Teacher

Crockett-Hernandez, Melissa

Physical Education Teacher

Healthy Choices, Positive Physical Education (PE), Intro the Fitness/Women's Fitness. I began my teaching career in 2008 and became a teacher here at Horizon in 2016.  I have taught PE and Health at both the middle school and high school level.  In the past I have coached a variety of sports but now with two ... View Profile

Durant, Lisa

Physical Education Teacher

MSEd

Hello,  I began my teaching journey at Northglenn Jr High School in 1988. I then transferred to Horizon High School in 1994. I coached women's soccer for 10 years. I am currently teaching Healthy Choices, Women's Fitness, Introduction to Fitness and CP Anatomy and Physiology.  In my free time I enjoy... View Profile

Johnston, Bryan

Physical Education Teacher

MA

This is my 21st year of teaching,  and my 5th year here at Horizon. As a part of the Physical Education Department I currently teach Weights I, Rec Sports and Racket Sports. I'm also the boys and girls head soccer coach. When I'm not at Horizon I enjoy golfing, fishing and laying on the beach. The best way to reach... View Profile

Joule, Barton

Physical Education Teacher

This will be my 17th year of teaching. I have been apart of Hawk nation for 6 years.   As a part of the Physical Education/ Health Department I currently teach  Racket Sports, Team Sports, Intro to fitness, and Healthy choices. I am also a varsity running backs coach for the football team. When I'm not teaching/... View Profile

Kindzerski-Gray, Julie

Physical Education Teacher

BA, MSEd

I began my teaching career in 1997, and became a teacher at HHS in 2003.  I teach Introduction to Fitness, Women's Fitness, Racket Sports, Softball/ Volleyball/Basketball, and Weight Training I &II.  In addition to teaching Physical Education at Horizon, I coach girl's volleyball and sponsor FCA (Fellowship of... View Profile

Mares, Gary

Physical Education Teacher

BA, MA

I have been a resident of Firestone for the past 13 years along with my wife, Sheli, daughters Kyla, Sage, and Gabrielle. I am a PE teacher and coach (Softball, Unified Basketball) at Horizon High School, and have worked in the Adams 12 Five Star School District since 1993. Since 1991, I have held high school... View Profile

Peppel, Aspen

Physical Education Teacher

BA

Healthy Choices, Intro to Fitness, Women's Fitness, Team Sports Welcome to Horizon High School and the 2018-2019 school year! This is my first year teaching at Horizon, and my third year teaching. I am originally from Grand Junction, CO, but have called the Eastern Slope home for the past 10 years. I attended the... View Profile

Science Teacher

Adams, Carianne

Science Teacher

CP Chemistry and Chemistry I use Google Classroom. Students may join their specific section using a code that I provide them. I started my teaching career at Horizon in 1997. Within the last 21 years I've taught more than 10 different courses. I've only ever taught at Horizon, which I think is a reflection of the... View Profile

Clancy, Jennyfer

Science Teacher

BA, MS

I am currently teaching Chemistry and Forensic Science at HHS. I have been teaching at Horizon since 2013. My calendars are listed below and are updated frequently. Assignments and other important information can be found on my schoology pages that each student has access to.  Forensic Science Calendar... View Profile

Davis, Kirk

Science Teacher

Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry, A.P. Chemistry. I am a Colorado Native.  I graduated from CU Boulder, and have been teaching in the district for 27 years (23 at Horizon).  I have 2 kids in the district (one of them is at Horizon).  I teach all levels of Chemistry and am known to make a lot of noise in the classroom. ... View Profile

Funk, Laura

Science Teacher

AS, BA, MA

Biology and CP Biology I began teaching in 2009 and became a teacher at HHS in 2011.  I am a native to Colorado and the area and always knew I wanted to come back and teach around where I grew up.  I started working in education and coaching immediately out of high school, working as a cheerleading coach, a... View Profile

Guerriero, Jennifer

Science Teacher

BA, MA

Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science Hello all,  I have been teaching since 1997 where I started my career in New York City Public Schools.  I moved back to Colorado in 2009 and have been teaching at Horizon since 2011.  In addition to teaching Science, I have also been a Special Education teacher.  I... View Profile

Gussman, Deanna

Science Teacher

BA, MA

I currently teach AP Environmental Science and Chemistry. I am beginning my 13th year teaching science at Horizon High School. I have taught science in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools for a total of 17 years. I earned my BA in Biology with an emphasis in Secondary Education from Metropolitan State University. I also... View Profile

Johnson, Debra (Deb)

Science Teacher

MEd

Horizon Biology Science Good Day, This is my 21st year yeaching at Horizon and 26th year teaching. I am a 5th generation native Colordan, and I love this state and eveything it has to offer. For the 2018-2019 school year, I am teaching Biology and Astronomy. I use google classroom and you can access this... View Profile

Maestas, Paul

Science Teacher

BA, MA

Physics 1,CP Physics, CP Anatomy/Physiology I have been teaching since 1995 and have spent my entire career at Horizon.  When I am not teaching, my family enjoys the outdoors including camping, hunting and fishing. We are also avid hockey fans.  My wife is a second grade teacher at Mountian View Elementary and... View Profile

Stevens, Jason

Science Teacher

BS

AP & CP Biology, Forensics I have been in education since 2003 and became a Horizon Hawk in 2004. Besides teaching science, I also manage the school's greenhouse and supervise the weight room after school. Prior to teaching I worked as a professional cook, fly fishing guide, photographer, and carpenter. I... View Profile

Taylor, Edwin

Science Teacher

BS

 College Prep and AP Physics. I have been teaching physics at Horizon since 1998.  Assuming I stick to my plans, this will be my last year at Horizon. I hope to make it my best.   I am also the sponsor for Ping Pong club and the Progressive Politics Club.  When I'm not teaching I enjoy traveling, sailing, soccer... View Profile

Warrick, Nathan

Science Teacher

BA

Biology I am teaching five biology classes in my first year at HHS. In addition to teaching, I am an assistant football coach. Outside of teaching or coaching, I enjoy hiking, camping, and reading history or science texts. My online classroom is located on schoology. The best way to contact me is through is... View Profile

Woods, Melba

Science Teacher

BA, MA

Biology, Forensic Science I have been teaching high school biology for 27 years and began working at Horizon High School in 1995. The link to my classroom calendar is https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/mrs-woods-classes/  and the link to our online learning platform, Schoology, is https://www.schoology.com... View Profile

Ziettlow, Tracy

Science Teacher

BS, MA

I began teaching in 1996 and came to Horizon in 2006.  I currently have a freshman and senior here at Horizon, so my time is consumed with Hawk activites!  I am constantly amazed at the level of talent in this building.  Currently I will be teaching classes in Physics, Chemistry and 11th & 12th Grade SOAR... View Profile

Social Studies Teacher

Alter, Allison

Social Studies Teacher

MA

I began my teaching career in 2012, and became a 9th Grade Economics/US Government, and Sociology teacher at Horizon High School in 2017. I enjoy working with high school students and watching them develop the analytical thinking skills that are necessary in our changing world. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy hiking... View Profile

Baca, Maria

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

After graduating from the University of Denver in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in Spanish, I subbed for a year in the district. I was hired in 1988 to teach Spanish at the district's new Horizon High School and have been here ever since. I taught Spanish for several years, and then switched... View Profile

Boyd, Lance

Social Studies Teacher

Courses Taught: AP US History, 11th Grade. World Issues, 12th Grade. US History I/II, 11th Grade. About Me: I graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a BA in political science; the University of Colorado Boulder with my teaching license; and the University of Denver with a MA in Global Studies. I have... View Profile

Boyes, Malorie

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

Courses Taught: World History and Geography, 10th Grade. US History I/II, 11th Grade. Student Government. About Me: I began my teaching career at Horizon High School in 2011 after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Social Science with an emphasis in Secondary Education. In 2017,... View Profile

Cialone, Dave

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

Current courses: 10th grade World History; 10th grade AP World History About me: I have been teaching... a long time. I completed my BA from CU Boulder in 1990, double-majoring in History and Political Science, additionally receiving a teaching license. I received a MA in US History from CU Denver in 1999. My... View Profile

Fiorenza, Matthew

Social Studies Teacher

U.S. History, 11th Grade. World Issues, 12th Grade. I began my teaching career here at Horizon in 2004.  My degress include a a BA from The State University of New York College at Geneseo and an MEd fron Regis University.  As a social studies teacher, I enjoy seeing students learn about the world around them and... View Profile

Hargraves, Ryan

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

AP Psychology, U.S. History, & World History I began my teaching career in 2004 at Horizon.  My degreees include a BA from the University of Colorado - Boulder, and an MEd from Regis University.  In addition to teaching social studies, I coach track and field at Horizon.  As a social studies teacher, I enjoy... View Profile

Hoffmann, Alexis

Social Studies Teacher

BA

Classes: 1st Hour: World Issues 3/4 Hour Core: CP 9th Grade Economics/Government 7/8 Hour Core:AP World History Clubs: Anime Club Sponsor Knowledge Bowl Coach LINK Crew Sponsor I have been teaching Social Studies at Horizon High School since 2010. I enjoy reading, going to concerts and spending time with my... View Profile

Kathan, Nancy

Social Studies Teacher

BA

Sociology, Economics / US Government 9th Grade, Psychology I I began my teaching career in 1992 in Arizona and became a teacher at HHS in 2004.  In addition to teaching Social Studies in Hawk Nation, I sponosr LINK Crew which runs 9th Grade Orientation and does actvivites with Freshmen throughout the school year... View Profile

Madole, Jim

Social Studies Teacher

10th Grade World History & Geography, Sociology I began teaching in 2000 at Niver Creek Middle School, and have been at Horizon since the Fall of 2012. When I am not teaching, you might find me on the baseball field. I am a big fan of the Rockies and Broncos. I also enjoy watching college football,... View Profile

Nelson, Lou

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MSEd

Social Studies teacher. I began my teaching career at Horizon High School in 1999/2000 school year. In addition to teaching social studies, I am a reading teacher/reading specialist. As a believer that all students need to participate in some extra-curricular activity that provides them with a core group of other... View Profile

Ross, Kiela

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

Psychology, 9th Grade CP Economics/US Government  I began my teaching career in 2016 and became a teacher at HHS the same year. I love helping my students open their minds to the world they live in and think critically about historic and current events. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy exploring the beautiful... View Profile

Sanchez, Greg

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MA

I have been teaching since 1996.  I have spent my whole teaching career here at Horizon High School.  This year I teach Psychology, World History & Geography 10th Grade, Economics / US Government 9th Grade.  Outside of school I have an intese interest in Amature Mycology and am an active member of the Colorado... View Profile

Walters, Tina

Social Studies Teacher

CP and Regular Economics / US Government, 9th Grade and AP Psychology. I began my teaching career in 1996 and became a teacher at Horizon High School in 2001.  In addition to teaching social studies at Horizon High School, I also facilitate the PBS commitee, and sponsor Senior Leadership.  Students have access to... View Profile

Theater Teacher

Morris, Stephanie

Theater Teacher

BA, MA

Theatre/Dance, Film Study, Theatre I/II/III, Tech Theatre, English Literature & Compostion. My name is Stephanie Morris and I love teaching in the Fine Arts Department at Horizon! This is my fifth year at Horizon and my tenth year of teaching. In addition to teaching a variety of classes, I am also one of the... View Profile

World Language Teacher

Colpitts, Josh

World Language Teacher

Spanish 1 and 3 I began teaching Spanish at Horizon in 2004.  I love to travel, and I enjoy inspiring students to see the world and use their Spanish outside of the classroom.  My online classroom is located at https://www.schoology.com.  The best way to contact me is through the website contact form or call me... View Profile

Herrman, Jason

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

German I, II, III, and AP German Herr Herrman's Website I began my teaching career in 2002 and have been teaching German at HHS since 2009.  I am also the German National Honor Society Sponsor and the GAPP coordinator for our exchange with the Ruperti-Gymnasium in Mühldorf Germany.  When I am not teaching ... View Profile

Muenzenmayer, Stacy

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

Spanish II, Spanish for Native I/II I was a double major at Western State College (now Western State Colorado University).  I began my teaching carreer in Las Animas, CO where I taught band, choir, music theory and Spanish.  When I moved to Adams 12-Five Star Schools, I worked at Westlake Middle School teaching... View Profile

Terada, Lyanne

World Language Teacher

MA, NBCT

¡Hola!  Soy la Señora Lyanne Terada.  Soy una maestra de español 1 y 2 en Horizon.  Soy del estado de Hawai pero no soy hawaiana.  Hace muchos años que estudio y aprendo español.  Me gusta mucho viajar a los países hispanohablantes (además de los otros lugares). He viajado a México, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,... View Profile

Turano, Brad

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

Maestro de español - Spanish I, Spanish III, AP Spanish Language & Culture. (2018-2019) Co-facilitate Horizon Adelante Leadership class with Ms. Amy Rehberg I started teaching Spanish in 2003 at the middle school level. Joined the staff at Horizon in 2005-2006 and have very much enjoyed being here ever since... View Profile

Van Roekel, Laura

World Language Teacher

MA

Spanish I, Spanish IV I began teaching in 2005 and became a teacher at Horizon in 2011.  In addition to teaching Spanish, I also sponsor the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, the National Spanish Honor Society.  When I'm not teaching I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family.  My website is located... View Profile

Zancanella, Ginger

World Language Teacher

MA

Français 1, 2, 3 et 4 La Société Honoraire de Français  I began my teaching career in 2003 at Horizon High School.  In addition to teaching French 1, 2, 3 and 4, I sponsor La Société Honoraire de Français.  I love being able to teach the language and culture about which I'm so passionate!  When I'm not... View Profile

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Hamilton, Kasey

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

BA

Early Childhood Education I, Early Childhood Education II, Independent Living, and Culinary/Nutrition I am begining my first year teaching at Horizon this year!  I have been a teacher in Colorado for the past five years and will be new to the FACS community as an instructor.  While attending high school and... View Profile

SLD Teacher

Clark, Sandra

SLD Teacher

BA, MA

 English 12, Voyager English I & Voyager English II. I began my teaching career in 1982 in Nebraska.  I have been teaching Special Education at Horizon High School since 2000. I love being a Hawk.  I will be using Google Classroom in my variuos classes.  I enjoy helping kids learn and preparing them for the... View Profile

Harris, Carolyn

SLD Teacher

BA, MA

I am a native of the great state of Colorado!  My interests include hiking, Stand-up Paddle Boarding, watching Netflix, and spending time with my daughters.  I began my teaching career in 2004 in special education working as a learning specialist in middle school, significant needs teacher at the elementary level,... View Profile

Ramirez, Nicole

SLD Teacher

BA

I am a Learning Specialist with Student Support Services at Horizon, and am proud to be part of Hawk Nation!  Horizon High School is a second home to me, and such a huge part of the community. I love that I can be part of making a differnce in students lives each day. I support students in the 9th grade integrated... View Profile

SSN Teacher

Johnson, Jeremiah

SSN Teacher

BS, MAT

Math I, Social Studies, Careers This will be my third year at Horizon and my sixth year teaching overall.  Prior to coming to Horizon I was a Middle School Special Educcation Teacher, and I also taught at a day treatment program for students who have Autism.    I enjoy working with high school aged students and... View Profile

SIED Teacher

Harp, Tim

SIED Teacher

MA

Classes taught: Interpersonal Development (Social/Emotional Learning), School to Work (Executive Functioning) I began my career as a College Football Coach and then moved into K-12 public education.  I began my teaching career in Health/Physical Education then moved into school administration in 1999 at Columbine... View Profile

Librarian

Poinier, Sara

Librarian

BA, MA

Digital Literacy Teacher Librarian. Battle of the Books Club Sponsor. Tech Cadre Facilitator. Curriculum Committee Facilitator. I am delighted to begin my 24th year of learning with our Horizon Hawks and 26th year of teaching. Visit the Library web site for more information or call x4590. View Profile

ELD Teacher

Rehberg, Amy

ELD Teacher

Entering, Emerging, Developing, Expanding English Language Development and Adelante Leadership I began my teaching career here at Horizon in 1993. I taught Language Arts for the first five years, then I was a co-teacher/coordinator of the Action Learning Program for Students (ALPS) for eight years and for the... View Profile