Art Teacher

Griffin, Liz

Art Teacher

BA

Drawing I, II & III. Painting I & II. Photography I. AP Studio Art. I'm incredibly excited to be returning to Horizon High School for my second year of teaching. I co-sponsor National Art Honors Society and co-direct district art shows on the Art Show Task Force. If I'm not biking, skiing, or hiking, I'm... View Profile

Art Teacher , Coordinator

Melly, Suzi

Art Teacher , Coordinator

AP Studio Art, Ceramics I/II/II, Drawing I, Jewelry I/II/III, Photo I/II/III, Sculpture I/II, III As an artist and teacher, I am passionate about providing students opportunities and support to express themselves through the visual arts. In addition to teaching, I sponsor Horizon's National Art Honor Society,... 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

Anderson, Ronald

English Teacher

BA, MA

9th and 10th Core English, 12th Comparative Media This is my first year teaching at Horizon. Over the past 5 years I've taught English in classrooms from London to Beijing to Arvada and am now happily a Hawk!  I love to write and research and believe that students grow through reading, writing, and improving... View Profile

Artzer, Alex

English Teacher

BA

10th and 12th Grade English: Literature and Composition. Preferred pronouns are she/her/hers. I began teaching in 2015 and this is my 3rd year at Horizon. In addition to teaching English in Hawk Nation, I am also the junior class sponsor. I love getting kids to enjoy reading and making them think critically... View Profile

de Paz, Tatianna

English Teacher

BA

I am excited to spend another year as a Hawk! I started teaching in the Spring of 2019 as an English teacher here at HHS. In addition to to teaching English 9, I am also teaching Journalism where I hope to make this year's edition of The Profile the best one yet. My goal is to give high school students the... 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

Lash, Steve

English Teacher

MA, BA

I teach English Language Arts grades 10 & 11, and I am one of the SOAR III and IV teachers.    I started my teaching career at Horizon 24 years ago, and have happily taught here ever since!  Over my years, I have taught Student Government, Russian, Service Learning, and all levels of English.  I am proud to have... View Profile

Ponzio, Dar

English Teacher

BA, MA

I began my teaching career here at Horizon, starting out as a student teacher and eventually teaching business, English, social studies, and reading by the time that I left Horizon for a brief time to teach at Rocky Top Middle School. I'm Back!!! I am so excited to be back here at Horizon teaching 9th and 12th Grade... View Profile

Rogers, Austin

English Teacher

Classes: English 12 periods 1, 5, 8 and English 10 Core: 3/4 Hello! I am excited to be returning to Horizon High School for my third 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

9th Grade Sheltered English & 10th Grade CP English 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 now as a teacher since 2011.  I work with 9th graders... 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 , 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

Hewitt, Julie

Math Teacher

This year I will be teaching Math 2 and Trig/Pre-Calculus. This will be my 21st 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

AP Calculus AB, 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

Mason, Blair

Math Teacher

Math I & 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 Secondary... View Profile

Pfeffer, Caitlin

Math Teacher

Math I, II, III. I have teaching mathematics at Horizon High School since August 2016 after receiving a Master’s Degree from the University of Denver. Teaching is my second career. I worked for the Army National Guard as Federal Employee doing electronics repair and calibration and served in the Guard for 8 years... View Profile

Randle, Shawna

Math Teacher

BA, MA

Syllabi: Math 1/2 BLOCK , Trigonometry Hello Hawk Nation!  While this is only my second year at Horizon High School, I have been teaching high school mathematics for 26 years.  In 1993, I began my teaching career in my home state of Montana before moving to Colorado in 2001.  For the past 18 years, I have been a... View Profile

Sedalnick, Elizabeth

Math Teacher

BS, MA, EdS

Courses: Math 1 Single, Math 1/2 Block I am excited to teach math at Horizon High School. I've been teaching math since 2002, and teaching math in District 12 since 2014. I believe that all students can learn math, and will work hard to help students find sucess. I coach swimming, which is a passion of mine. I was... View Profile

Skindzier, Paula

Math Teacher

BA, MA

Math 1/2 Block, AP Calculus BC, Math 2 Single I began my teaching career in 1993 and became a teacher at HHS in 2004.  In addition to teaching math, I enjoy attending school events and activities in which my students are involved.  Although I love teaching them math, I'm always happy to see my students as people... View Profile

Spreng, Austin

Math Teacher

BS

he, him, his This is my second year teaching. I substituted in Utah and Colorado before teaching at Horizon. I am teaching Math 1/Math 2 Blocks and Intro to Computer Science 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... View Profile

Tucker, Sandi

Math Teacher

BA, MA

During the 2019 - 20 school year, I will be teaching Discrete Math, CMIC 4, and Math 3. I can be reached via phone at school 720.972.4481 or my email contact My name is Sandi Tucker; I have been married for 39 years to the same guy, Bob Tucker.  Together, we have three sons:  "The Ranger", who served as a... View Profile

Vaughan, Forrest

Math Teacher

BS, MA

Courses Taught: Math 2/3 Block, Math 2 Single About Me: This school year marks my 8th year of teaching and I am incredibly proud to be in my first year back as a HAWK! I am a Horizon alumni and am very excited to be back as a part of the Horizon community. In addition to my teaching roles, I also coach both cross... 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, Math 3 Head Football Coach Powerlifting Sponsor This will be my 16th 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 third year as the Head Band Director at Horizon High School! This year I am teaching three big band style jazz bands, our 145 member Marching Hawks, Symphonic 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

Buchanan, Brendan

Physical Education Teacher

Healthy Choices, Team Sports I, Team Sports II I began my teaching career in 2016 and became a teacher at HHS in 2019.  In addition to teaching physical education at Horizon, I am the assistant boys soccer coach.  I look forward to working with High School students and teaching them the value of physical activity... View Profile

Crockett, Jarrett

Physical Education Teacher

Weights I, Healthy Choices, Intro to Fitness I am very excited to begin my teaching career here at Horizon High School. In addition to teaching Physcial Education and Health, I also coach softball. I am extremly passionate about fitness and the weightroom and excited to guide my students in their own fitness... View Profile

Crockett-Hernandez, Melissa

Physical Education Teacher

Healthy Choices, Positive 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 young boys of my own my... 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

Courses taught: Weights II, Intro. to Fitness, Team Sports, and Healthy Choices. This will be my eighteenth year of teaching and starting my 7th year here in Hawk Nation.  In addition with teaching, I am also a varsity running backs coach for the football team. When I am not teaching/ coaching, I enjoy spending... View Profile

Mares, Gary

Physical Education Teacher

BA, MA

CP Anatomy & Physiology, Team Sports, Recreational Sports,  I am a product of this district, having attended Cherry Drive Elementary, Northglenn Jr. High, and Thornton High School. I have been a resident of Firestone for the past 14 years along with my wife, Sheli (who also is an educator at Frederick H.S.),... View Profile

Peppel, Aspen

Physical Education Teacher

BA, MA

Healthy Choices, Intro to Fitness, Women's Fitness, Racket Sports Welcome to Horizon High School and the 2019-2020 school year! This is my second year teaching at Horizon, and my fourth year teaching. I am originally from Grand Junction, CO, but have called the Eastern Slope home for the past 10 years. I attended... 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

BS, MPharm

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 google classroom pages that each student has access to.  Forensic Science Calendar... View Profile

Davis, Kirk

Science Teacher

Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry, A.P. Chemistry. I grew up in Aurora and am a Colorado Native.  I graduated college from CU Boulder, and have been teaching in the district for 29 years (25 at Horizon).  I have 2 kids, and both of them attend Horizon. I teach all levels of Chemistry (4 sections of C.P. Chemistry and 1... 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 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

Earth Science and AP 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 love... View Profile

Hoots, Lauren

Science Teacher

BS

Biology, Physics 1, CP Physics I began my teaching career in 2018 at a middle school in Adams 12, so this year is my first year at Horizon.  I excited to work with high school students and help them see how cool science can be! When I'm not teaching, I like to be outdoors, read, and spend time with my family.  My... 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

CP Physics, Physics 1, CP Anatomy/Physiology I have been teaching since 1995 and have spent my entire career at Horizon.  In addition to teaching science, I am also an assistant softball coach.  When I am away from school, my family enjoys the outdoors including camping, hunting and fishing. We are also avid... View Profile

Starbuck, Noah

Science Teacher

BA

Biology and Forensic Science I began my teaching career in 2018 and became a teacher at Horizon the same year. In addition to teaching, I sponsor the CoEd Water Polo team and the Science National Honors Society. I graduated from CU Boulder majoring in Integrative Physiology and am currently working on my masters... View Profile

Stevens, Jason

Science Teacher

BS, MAT

General, CP & AP Biology 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 enjoy... View Profile

Szumski, Lynda

Science Teacher

BS, MA

Chemistry and Biology. I began teaching in 2012 and became a teacher at HHS in 2019. Not just Science here, teaching at the junction of applied math, art, engineering and language arts, I enjoy pushing students to think with new tools at the edge of their comfort zone. ACS member, yogi, ninja, master of potions.... View Profile

Warrick, Nathan

Science Teacher

BA

Physics and Biology This coming year I am teaching two AP Physics classes, one CP Physics class, and two Biology classes at HHS. This will be my second year teaching at Horizon. In addition to teaching, I am an assistant football coach. Outside of teaching or coaching, I enjoy hiking, camping, and reading history... View Profile

Ziettlow, Tracy

Science Teacher

BS, MA

I began teaching in 1996 and came to Horizon in 2006.  I currently have a freshman at CU and a sophomore here at Horizon!    Currently I will be teaching Physics, and 11th & 12th Grade SOAR.  I am also an instructional leader in the building. Physics google classroom:   Period 3 https://classroom.google.... View Profile

Social Studies Teacher

Alter, Allison

Social Studies Teacher

MA

I began my teaching career in 2012, and have been teaching at Horizon High School since 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, skiing, traveling, reading, and spending... 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

MEd

U.S. History, 11th Grade. World Issues, 12th Grade, World History, 10th Grade.  I began my teaching career here at Horizon in 2004.  My degrees 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... View Profile

Hargraves, Ryan

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MEd

AP Psychology & U.S. 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 keeping up with... View Profile

Hoffmann, Alexis

Social Studies Teacher

BA, MS

Classes: 1/2 Hour Core: CP 9th Grade Economics/Government 3/4 Hour Core: AP World History 6th Hour: World Issues 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

I am a Social Studies teacher. This year I will be teaching two 11th grade cores (U.S. History) and Civics. I began my teaching career at Horizon High School in January 1999. In addition to teaching social studies, I am a reading teacher/reading specialist. I am passionate about supporting students reading... 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, Economics / US Government 9th Grade.  Outside of school I have an intese interest in Amature Mycology and am an active member of the Colorado Mycological Society. The best way to... 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, and Tech Theatre My name is Stephanie Morris and I love teaching in the Fine Arts Department at Horizon! This is my sixth year at Horizon and my eleventh year of teaching. In addition to teaching a variety of classes, I am also one of the two directors of the after... View Profile

World Language Teacher

Colpitts, Josh

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

Spanish 1 and 3 I began teaching Spanish at Horizon in 2004.  Prior to entering the classroom at Horizon, I studied in Spain and taught English in Mexico.  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://... View Profile

Herrera Guerrero, Maria

World Language Teacher

BA

¡Hola! I am Sra. Herrera, although some of my students also call me Mrs.H As a native speaker who was born and raised in Madrid,Spain; sharing my culture and language with my students has become my passion. I strongly believe that learning a second language is an opportunity for my students to understand and... 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 I... View Profile

Muenzenmayer, Stacy

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

Spanish II, Spanish for Native Speakers 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... View Profile

Terada, Lyanne

World Language Teacher

MA, NBCT

¡Hola!  Soy la Señora Lyanne Terada (ella, su, suya).  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,... View Profile

Turano, Brad

World Language Teacher

BA, MA

2019-2020: Spanish III, AP Spanish Language & Culture, Horizon Adelante/Leadership with Ms. Amy Rehberg I began teaching in 2003 at the middle school level, then joined the staff at Horizon in 2005-2006. Since 2011, Ms. Rehberg and I have led the Adelante Program- a class for Junior and Senior first-... 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

McCloud, Emily

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

BA, MS

Early Childhood Education I, Independent Living, Culinary Nutrition I began my teaching career in 2018 and joined the Horizon High School faculty in the fall of 2019.  In addition to teaching, I am the sponsor of the Family, Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) organization at HHS.  Prior to entering the field of... View Profile

SLD Teacher

Belanger, Derrick

SLD Teacher

MAT

Literacy Extensions II, Foundation Math II, English 10 Lit and Comp (co-taught with Mr. Lash) I began my teaching career in 1999 and became a teacher at HHS in 2019. In addition to teaching in Hawk Nation, I am a professional writer and own my own publishing company. Some of my books have been bestsellers in... View Profile

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

Segelke, 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 fourth year at Horizon and my seventh 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... View Profile

SIED Teacher

Harp, Tim

SIED Teacher

MA, BA

Classes taught: Interpersonal Development with emphasis in  Social/Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning Skill Coaching 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... 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 25th year of learning with our Horizon Hawks and 27th year of teaching. Visit the Library web site for more information, or contact me through the website... 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 then in... View Profile